Home energy rebates, plainly
What is actually open in 2026, what it pays, and where to confirm it. Every row links to the government or utility source. Programs change; the source is always right.
| Program | Where | Status | What it pays | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Income-eligible households switching from oil heat. Applications close July 31, 2026. | Federal | Open, closing soon | Up to $10,000 toward a heat pump for households heating with oil | Natural Resources Canada verified 2026-06-12 |
| Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program The income-targeted successor stream, rolling out province by province through delivery partners. | Federal | Rolling out | No-cost retrofits for income-eligible households | Natural Resources Canada verified 2026-06-12 |
| Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan The original grant and interest-free loan are closed to new applications; existing files continue. | Federal | Closed | Closed to new applicants | Natural Resources Canada verified 2026-06-12 |
| Home Renovation Savings Delivered through Save on Energy; amounts vary by upgrade and home. | Ontario | Open | Rebates on heat pumps, insulation, air sealing, windows and smart thermostats | Save on Energy (IESO) verified 2026-06-12 |
| CleanBC Better Homes Provincial program with income-tested top-ups; confirm current amounts at the source. | British Columbia | Open | Heat pump and envelope rebates, stackable with some utility offers | CleanBC Better Homes verified 2026-06-12 |
| LogisVert Hydro-Quebec efficiency program; amounts vary by measure. | Quebec | Open | Heat pump and efficiency rebates for Hydro-Quebec customers | Hydro-Quebec verified 2026-06-12 |
| Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) Alberta runs financing rather than cash rebates; availability depends on your municipality. | Alberta | Financing | Low-interest financing repaid on the property tax bill, by municipality | Alberta Municipalities CEIP verified 2026-06-12 |
How this fits the home year
Rebate projects run on the same calendar the house does. Heat pump installs book out before heating season, so the audit belongs in summer; insulation and air sealing pair naturally with the fall sealing tasks in The Home Year; and the heating season planner tells you the months the new equipment will actually work for.
The Almanac is not an energy advisor and takes no fee from any program. We summarize and link; eligibility decisions belong to the programs themselves. How this page was made: program status read from the linked federal, provincial and utility pages, verified 2026-06-12, re-checked on a schedule. Full method notes on the methodology page.
Questions, answered plainly
Are home energy rebates still available in Canada in 2026?
Yes, but the landscape narrowed. The original Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed, while the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program remains open until July 31, 2026, the income-targeted affordability stream is rolling out, and Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec run meaningful provincial programs. Confirm details at the linked sources before planning a project.
How much can a heat pump rebate be worth?
Households heating with oil can receive up to $10,000 federally through OHPA until July 31, 2026, and provincial programs in Ontario, BC and Quebec add rebates that vary by home and measure. The exact figure depends on your province, income eligibility, and the equipment installed.
Do I need an energy audit first?
Most programs require an EnerGuide evaluation by a registered energy advisor before and after the retrofit. Book the evaluation before signing any contractor, because work done before the audit is usually ineligible.