Ontario rebate
Home Renovation Savings
A rebate for eligible Ontario homeowners installing a qualifying heat pump.
Up to $7,500 for eligible air-source purchases
COMPARE HEAT PUMP PROGRAMS
Compare Ontario heat pump rebates and programs.
Here is the simple difference between the main programs before you read the details.
No-cost upgrades
Energy Affordability Program
Qualifying households may receive an assessment and approved upgrades, including a heat pump, at no cost.
Approved upgrades at no cost
Ottawa financing
Better Homes Ottawa
City-backed financing for eligible Ottawa home-energy upgrades, including heat pumps.
20-year financing at the current published rate
| Question | Home Renovation Savings | Energy Affordability Program | Better Homes Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | Ontario homeowners. The current heating fuel and home must meet the program rules. | Income-qualified Ontario households, with current heat-pump routes focused on electric- and oil-heated homes. | Eligible City of Ottawa property owners with a property-tax account. |
| What does it offer? | Up to $7,500 for eligible air-source purchases | Approved upgrades at no cost | 20-year financing at the current published rate |
| Energy assessment? | No EnerGuide assessment is required for this heat-pump rebate stream. | Yes. The program assesses the home and decides which upgrades it can provide. | Yes. The program includes before-and-after energy assessments. |
| What do I do first? | Choose a participating contractor and get approval before installation. | Apply through Save on Energy before shopping for a heat pump. | Apply to Better Homes Ottawa before the work begins. |
Where should I start?
For most Ontario homeowners buying a heat pump, Home Renovation Savings is the first rebate to check. If your home is heated with electricity or oil and your household may meet the income rules, also check the Energy Affordability Program. Ottawa homeowners can also look at Better Homes Ottawa financing.
Check before you install.
Do not assume you can install first and apply later. Home Renovation Savings requires approval before installation, and Better Homes Ottawa has its own steps before work begins.
Can I use more than one program?
Sometimes, but do not simply add advertised amounts together. Other funding can change what a program will pay or finance. Confirm the combination before you build it into your budget.
Looking for a heat-pump water heater rebate?
Heat-pump water heaters use a different Home Renovation Savings route. The space-heating rebate amounts on this site do not apply to a water-heating project.
Official sourcesHRS energy-assessment stream
REAL INSTALLATIONS
Real heat-pump installations.
A few examples from Ottawa-area projects. Photos are shown for installation context, not as proof that a specific system qualifies for a rebate.
