HVAC Rebates in Ontario for 2026
Current heat pump and home energy rebates for Ottawa and Gatineau homeowners, checked October 2026
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HVAC rebates at a glance (as of October 2026)
This page reflects program information we checked on official government and utility websites in October 2026. Rebate programs change often, sometimes with little notice, so always confirm amounts and eligibility with the program before you sign a contract.
| Program | Who it’s for | Status (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Home Renovation Savings (Enbridge Gas + Save on Energy) | Ontario homeowners | Open. Cold-climate heat pumps up to $7,500; ground source up to $12,000 |
| National Heat Pump Rebate (federal) | Canadian homeowners installing cold-climate air source heat pumps | Announced October 8, 2026; $2,000, or up to $10,000 for below-median-income households. Not yet open |
| Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (federal) | Oil-heated homes, median income or below | Closed to new applications July 31, 2026 |
| Canada Greener Homes Grant (federal) | Homeowners doing energy retrofits | Closed |
| LogisVert (Hydro-Québec) | Quebec homeowners, including Gatineau | Open. Up to $6,700 for an eligible heat pump |
We did not find a rebate for a standard gas furnace replacement in the current Home Renovation Savings listings. Heat pumps, insulation and a few related upgrades are where the money is in 2026.
Home Renovation Savings: heat pump rebates in Ontario
Home Renovation Savings is delivered by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy (a brand of the IESO), with support from the Ontario government. It replaced Enbridge’s Home Efficiency Rebate, which ended intake on January 27, 2025.
Heat pump rebates are paid per ton of heating capacity, up to a cap, and the amount depends on how your home is heated now:
| Heat pump type | Natural gas-heated home (Enbridge customer) | Home heated by electricity, oil, propane or wood |
|---|---|---|
| Cold-climate air source | $500 per ton, up to $2,000 | $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 |
| Ground source | $3,000 | $2,000 per ton, up to $12,000 |
For example, a 3-ton cold-climate heat pump would qualify for about $3,750 in an oil- or electrically heated home, or $1,500 in a gas-heated home. Air source rebates are based on the unit’s rated heating capacity at 8.3 °C.
Key eligibility rules
- You must own the home. Eligible homes are detached, semi-detached, row or townhomes, and mobile homes on a permanent foundation. New builds occupied for six months or less don’t qualify.
- You must either be an Enbridge Gas residential customer who mainly heats with a natural gas furnace or boiler, or be connected to the Ontario electricity grid and heat with electricity, oil, propane or wood.
- The heat pump must be an active model on Natural Resources Canada’s qualified products list.
- The installation must be pre-approved. Work done before approval is not eligible.
Rural homes on oil or propane in areas like Greely, Osgoode, Carp and Kemptville get the higher rate, which is why heat pump conversions there often make strong financial sense. Read more in do heat pumps work in Ottawa winters?
How the Home Renovation Savings heat pump rebate works
- 1
Choose a participating contractor
The program requires an HVAC contractor from its participating contractor list to handle the application.
- 2
Select an eligible heat pump
The contractor helps you choose and size a model that is on the NRCan qualified products list.
- 3
Get pre-approval
The contractor submits the pre-installation application. Don't start the installation until it is approved.
- 4
Install the system
The heat pump is installed as approved.
- 5
Submit the post-installation application
The contractor submits the post-installation application with the invoice and equipment details.
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Receive your cheque
After post-installation approval, the program says the cheque should arrive by mail within 60 days.
Other Home Renovation Savings rebates
Some rebates are available as single upgrades with no energy assessment. Others are part of a bundle: you start with a home energy assessment and complete two or more upgrades. Amounts below are as listed on the program websites in October 2026.
Smart thermostat: $125
Listed on the program's smart thermostat page as an instant discount code or a rebate claimed within 60 days of purchase. Other program pages have shown different amounts, so check before you buy. See our thermostat installation page.
Learn more →Heat pump water heater: $500
For a qualified ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater, listed under the assessment bundle.
Learn more →Home energy assessment: $600 back
Part of the bundle path, which requires completing two or more recommended upgrades.
Insulation: up to $7,700
Attic, wall, foundation and exposed floor insulation through the assessment bundle. Attic insulation is also offered as a single upgrade.
Windows, doors and air sealing
$100 back per rough opening for ENERGY STAR certified windows and doors, and up to $250 for air sealing, through the bundle.
Income-qualified help
Enbridge's Home Winterproofing Program offers free insulation and draft proofing to households that meet income or assistance-program criteria.
Federal programs: what’s closed and what’s coming
Canada Greener Homes Grant: closed
The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed. Applications ran from May 2021 to February 2024, and December 31, 2025 was the last day to upload documents. In Ontario, the grant was delivered with Enbridge’s HER+ program, which closed to new applicants on February 5, 2024. If a website or salesperson is still promising you a Greener Homes Grant, it is out of date.
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability: closed to new applications
This federal program offered up to $10,000 to oil-heated households at or below median after-tax income. July 31, 2026 was the last day to apply. Existing applicants must finish the work and upload final receipts by January 31, 2027. The program is moving to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
National Heat Pump Rebate: announced, not yet open
On October 8, 2026, the federal government announced a National Heat Pump Rebate for electric cold-climate air source heat pumps: $2,000 for eligible households, and up to $10,000 for households below the median income. The announcement describes an online portal with approval within 24 hours and no energy audits, and says it can be combined with provincial programs.
Hydro-Québec notes the federal funding is expected to begin in 2027, with details not yet known. We’ll update this page when the application rules are published.
Gatineau and Quebec: LogisVert heat pump assistance
Gatineau homeowners aren’t eligible for Ontario programs, but Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program offers up to $6,700 toward the purchase and installation of an eligible ENERGY STAR heat pump. A 5% bonus may apply when you combine at least two measures in an eligible home.
- You must own a home in Quebec that is suitable for year-round living and supplied by Hydro-Québec’s grid.
- The heat pump must be new, bought in Quebec, and on the LogisVert list of eligible models.
- You’ll need your municipal tax bill, your Hydro-Québec customer and meter numbers, a photo of the outdoor unit’s nameplate, and an invoice showing the installation date, AHRI or ENERGY STAR number, proof of payment, and the contractor’s tax and Quebec licence numbers.
LogisVert’s no-cost heat pump offer for modest-income households has closed registration for the 2026–2027 season. Quebec’s Chauffez vert oil and propane conversion component ended on March 31, 2026.
Oria holds the licences required to work in Gatineau. See our Gatineau service page.
How Oria helps you get the rebate
Rebates are only worth having if the paperwork goes through. Claims commonly run into trouble because of an ineligible model, work started before approval, or an invoice missing required details.
Equipment that qualifies.
We recommend cold-climate heat pumps on the required lists and size them properly for your home, since Ontario rebates are paid per ton.
Timing.
We confirm what approvals are needed before any work is booked.
Paperwork.
We provide the detailed invoice, model and serial numbers and equipment documentation programs ask for.
Honest numbers.
A ducted cold-climate heat pump typically costs $9,000 to $18,000 installed, and a single-zone ductless mini-split $3,500 to $6,500, before rebates. The final price depends on the home, equipment and ductwork. Oria gives free estimates on new installations.
Ask us at your estimate how the application will be handled for your project. Learn more on our heat pump installation page, see what a heat pump costs in Ottawa, or spread the rest of the cost with financing.
Rebate programs don't cold-call
- NRCan says it does not solicit by phone, email or door-to-door for its home programs
- Home Renovation Savings warns of fake websites and impersonated contractors
- Check any offer on the official program website before sharing personal details
- Questions? Call Oria at (613) 866-1869
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers from licensed Ottawa technicians. Still have a question? Call us any time.
What HVAC rebates are available in Ontario in 2026?
As of October 2026, the main program is Home Renovation Savings from Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy. It offers up to $7,500 for a cold-climate air source heat pump in homes heated by electricity, oil, propane or wood, up to $2,000 in natural gas-heated homes, and other rebates for insulation, smart thermostats and heat pump water heaters. Program details change, so confirm before you sign.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant still available?
No. The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed. Applications ran from May 2021 to February 2024, and the final day to upload documents was December 31, 2025. In Ontario, the related Enbridge HER+ program closed to new applicants on February 5, 2024. Ontario homeowners should look at the Home Renovation Savings program instead.
How much is the heat pump rebate in Ottawa?
Under Home Renovation Savings, a cold-climate air source heat pump earns $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500, in homes heated by electricity, oil, propane or wood, and $500 per ton, up to $2,000, in Enbridge natural gas-heated homes. Ground source systems can earn up to $12,000. The heat pump must be on the NRCan qualified products list and pre-approved.
Is there a rebate for a new gas furnace in Ontario?
As of October 2026, we did not find a rebate for a standard gas furnace replacement in the Home Renovation Savings program listings. The program focuses on heat pumps, insulation, windows, air sealing, smart thermostats and heat pump water heaters. Programs change, so ask us at your estimate and we’ll check what applies to your home at that time.
Do I need pre-approval for the Ontario heat pump rebate?
Yes. For the Home Renovation Savings heat pump rebate, a participating contractor must submit a pre-installation application, and installations completed before approval are not eligible. After the work is done, the contractor submits a post-installation application. The program says the rebate cheque should arrive by mail within 60 days of post-installation approval.
Can Gatineau homeowners get a heat pump rebate?
Yes, through Hydro-Québec’s LogisVert program, which offers up to $6,700 toward an eligible ENERGY STAR heat pump. The home must be in Quebec, suitable for year-round living and on the Hydro-Québec grid, and the model must be on the LogisVert eligible list. Gatineau homes don’t qualify for Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings program.
What is the new federal heat pump rebate?
On October 8, 2026, the federal government announced a National Heat Pump Rebate for electric cold-climate air source heat pumps: $2,000 for eligible households and up to $10,000 for households below median income. It is described as an online application with no energy audits that can be combined with provincial programs. Hydro-Québec says funding is expected to begin in 2027.
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