Ontario homeowners may qualify for thousands of dollars in rebates when switching to an eligible cold-climate air-source or ground-source heat pump.
The main heat pump incentive currently available in Ontario is the Home Renovation Savings™ Program, offered by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy with support from the Ontario government.
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Depending on your home's existing primary heating source and the type of heat pump installed, eligible homeowners can receive:
for a ground-source heat pump
for a cold-climate air-source heat pump in an eligible Enbridge natural-gas-heated home
for a qualifying ground-source heat pump in an eligible Enbridge natural-gas-heated home
Homeowners whose primary heating source is electricity, oil, propane or wood may qualify for:
Eligible Enbridge Gas residential customers whose homes are primarily heated by a natural-gas furnace or boiler may qualify for:
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Qualifying rented heat pump systems can also receive an incentive. For eligible homes with natural gas, electricity, oil, propane or wood as the primary heating source:
To qualify through the Home Renovation Savings heat pump program, the applicant must generally:
The property must have an active Enbridge residential account and use a natural-gas furnace or boiler as its primary heating system.
The home must be connected to the IESO-controlled Ontario electricity grid and use electricity, oil, propane or wood as its primary heating source. Cornwall Electric customers are generally excluded because Cornwall Electric is connected to the Hydro-Québec grid rather than the IESO-controlled grid. An eligible Cornwall-area home primarily heated by Enbridge natural gas may still qualify through the natural-gas eligibility route.
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Eligible residential properties can include:
Single-detached homes
Semi-detached homes
Row houses
Townhomes
Mobile homes on permanent foundations
Individual units in certain stacked townhomes
Individual units in duplexes
Individual units in triplexes
A newly built home must have been occupied for at least six months before it can qualify under the Home Renovation Savings heat pump stream.
Homes occupied for six months or less are considered new builds and are not eligible.
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A home that already has a heat pump being used for space heating is not eligible for a rebate simply to replace that existing heat pump.
The program is intended for eligible homes transitioning from qualifying primary heating systems such as:
A pre-retrofit EnerGuide assessment is not required to receive the Home Renovation Savings rebate for an eligible heat pump.
Heat pumps are part of the program's group of upgrades that can qualify without a home energy assessment.
This is one of the most important rebate requirements.
Do not have the rebate-eligible heat pump installed before the program approves the pre-installation application.
The process is generally:
The homeowner confirms that the property and existing heating system meet the program's basic requirements.
The homeowner must select an HVAC contractor from the official Home Renovation Savings Participating HVAC Contractor List. The participating contractor helps select an eligible system and submits the pre-installation application on the homeowner's behalf.
The program must provide written approval before the heat pump is installed. A heat pump installed before approval is not eligible for the rebate.
Once approval is received, the participating contractor can complete the heat pump installation.
Following installation, the contractor submits the required post-installation documents.
Applying for a heat pump rebate can involve equipment eligibility checks, sizing documentation, photos, forms and both pre- and post-installation submissions.Our team helps manage the rebate process from the initial application through the final installation documentation.
Before installation, we review your existing heating system and the heat pump being proposed to help determine whether the project meets the Home Renovation Savings™ Program requirements. We also verify that the selected heat pump is an eligible system and complete the required sizing and selection documentation.
Our team prepares and submits the required pre-installation documentation on your behalf. This can include equipment information, photos of your existing heating system, the itemized work order, sizing documentation and other required forms.
Once approval is received, our team installs the approved heat pump according to the program requirements and applicable installation standards.
After installation, we collect the required documentation and submit the post-installation application. This can include your final itemized invoice, equipment and thermostat photos, installation details and other documentation required by the program.
Once the program administrator reviews and approves the completed application, the rebate is issued directly to the eligible homeowner according to the program's payment process.
Please note: Heat Pump Experts cannot guarantee rebate approval or a specific rebate amount. Final eligibility, incentive amounts and approval are determined by the Home Renovation Savings Program administrator, and program requirements are subject to change.
The participating contractor handles the formal application, but documents required during the process can include:
Within 30 days after installation, the participating HVAC contractor is required to submit the post-installation documentation, which can include:
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Under the program requirements currently published by Enbridge and Save on Energy, qualifying cold-climate air-source heat pumps must meet minimum specifications including:
| Requirement | Minimum Specification |
|---|---|
| HSPF2 Region V | 6.6 |
| SEER2 | 15.2 |
| Rated heating capacity at 8.3°C / 47°F | 12,000 BTU/h |
| COP at -15°C / 5°F at maximum capacity | 1.8 |
| Capacity maintained at -15°C compared with 8.3°C | 70% |
| Product status | Live / Active |
| Variable capacity | Required |
| Sold in Canada | Required |
Variable-capacity equipment must have at least three distinct operating speeds or continuously variable operation.
Because eligible-product lists and program requirements can change, homeowners should confirm the exact indoor/outdoor equipment combination before purchasing a system.
Ductless and partially ducted cold-climate mini-split systems are eligible when they satisfy the product, efficiency, sizing and whole-home heat-distribution requirements.
Both single-head and multi-head configurations can qualify.
The system must be capable of distributing heat throughout the home's entire conditioned space, including the basement where applicable.
It must also be properly sized for the home and capable of providing both heating and cooling.
An eligible cold-climate heat pump can be paired with a new or existing natural-gas furnace in an eligible natural-gas-heated home.
This type of system is commonly called a hybrid or dual-fuel heating system.
For eligible electrically heated or wood-heated homes, the existing electric-resistance or wood heating system may remain as backup heat.
Oil-heated homeowners have additional requirements.
To participate through the Home Renovation Savings heat pump stream, an eligible oil-heated home must transition its primary heating system to an electric heat pump.
Homeowners must also work with a TSSA-registered contractor to maintain, empty and/or remove the oil storage tank, associated piping and components in accordance with applicable requirements.
An Oil/Propane Tank Removal Attestation Form is also required as part of the application process.
Electric-resistance backup heating can be installed where necessary, but backup heating does not qualify for the heat pump rebate.
Qualifying propane-heated homes may use a new or existing propane furnace with the heat pump as backup heating, subject to program requirements.
The current Home Renovation Savings heat-pump program requirements state that air-to-water heat pump systems are not eligible for this rebate.
Ground-source, or geothermal, heat pumps can qualify for larger rebates.
Eligible homeowners can receive:
$2,000 per ton, up to $12,000.The incentive is generally based on the system's applicable ground-loop heating capacity.
Eligible Enbridge natural-gas-heated homes can receive:
$3,000 flat rebate.Do not assume that two provincial energy rebates can automatically be stacked.
Enbridge
IESO / Save on Energy
Another Government of Ontario program
Funding from other sources may be permitted, but combined assistance cannot exceed 100% of the eligible supply and installation costs.
Some Ontario households may qualify for a cold-climate heat pump at no cost through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program (EAP).
The program provides energy-efficiency upgrades at no cost to qualifying households. Save on Energy currently lists cold-climate air-source heat pumps among the upgrades available for qualifying homes heated by electricity or oil.
For Comprehensive Support, Save on Energy currently lists these maximum annual before-tax household incomes:
| Number of People in Home | Maximum Before-Tax Household Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $48,220 |
| 2 | $68,193 |
| 3 | $83,518 |
| 4 | $96,439 |
| 5 | $107,823 |
| 6 | $118,113 |
| 7+ | $127,576 |
Households can also qualify through certain social-support programs or by living in eligible social housing or an on-reserve community.
Meeting the income threshold does not automatically guarantee that a heat pump will be installed. The home and existing heating system must also satisfy the Energy Affordability Program's requirements.
Ottawa homeowners may also be able to finance a heat pump through the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program.
This is financing, not a rebate.Eligible improvements include both:
The City of Ottawa currently advertises financing with a term of up to 20 years at 4.33% interest for eligible home energy and climate-resilience improvements. The City also states that the Better Homes Ottawa Loan can be combined with other eligible energy-efficiency rebates and incentives, including Home Renovation Savings, subject to the individual program rules.
Completing a pre-retrofit EnerGuide home assessment.
Applying to the Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program.
Receiving a Notice to Proceed.
Applying for applicable rebate programs and obtaining contractor estimates.
Completing the approved retrofit work.
Completing a post-retrofit EnerGuide assessment.
Submitting the final project documentation.
Repaying the financing through the property's tax bill.
The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed.
It closed to new applications in February 2024, and December 31, 2025 was the final deadline for existing participants to submit their documents.
No.
The Canada Greener Homes Loan is also closed to new applications. October 1, 2025 was the final day to apply for a new loan.
Eligible homes heated primarily with electricity, oil, propane or wood can receive $1,250 per ton for a qualifying cold-climate air-source heat pump, up to $7,500. Eligible Enbridge natural-gas customers can receive $500 per ton, up to $2,000. Ground-source heat-pump incentives can reach $12,000 for qualifying electric/oil/propane/wood homes.
No. The amount depends primarily on your existing heating fuel and the eligible heating capacity of the new system. Eligible Enbridge natural-gas-heated homes are currently limited to $500 per ton, up to $2,000, for a cold-climate air-source heat pump.
No. A home energy assessment is not required for the Home Renovation Savings heat pump stream.
Yes. A participating HVAC contractor must submit the pre-installation application and receive approval before installation begins. Installing the equipment before approval makes the installation ineligible for the rebate.
No. To receive a Home Renovation Savings heat-pump rebate, the installation must be completed by a contractor on the program's Participating HVAC Contractor List.
Not through this Home Renovation Savings heat-pump stream if the existing heat pump is already being used for space heating. Existing heat-pump replacements are specifically excluded.
Yes. Eligible natural-gas-heated homes can use a qualifying heat pump with a new or existing natural-gas furnace as backup. The furnace itself does not receive a heat-pump rebate.
Yes, qualifying ductless mini-split and multi-split cold-climate systems can be eligible when they meet the program's product, efficiency, sizing and whole-home heating requirements.
After installation, the participating contractor submits the post-installation application. Once that application is approved, the program says the rebate cheque should arrive by mail within approximately 60 days.
No. The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed and should not be presented as available to new applicants.
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Heat pump rebates can significantly reduce the upfront cost of switching to efficient heating and cooling, but eligibility must be confirmed before installation.
