Ontario Heat Pump Rebates 2026
Ontario homeowners can claim significant rebates for switching to a cold-climate heat pump in 2026 — but every program requires certified CSA F280 sizing documentation to qualify.
In 2026 the main pathway is the Home Renovation Savings program: non-gas homes get $1,250 per ton up to $7,500 for a qualifying cold-climate heat pump, gas homes adding one get $500 per ton up to $2,000, and ground-source systems up to $12,000. The federal OHPA adds up to $10,000 for income-qualified oil-heated homes. All require certified CSA F280 sizing. Amounts change — verify current details at homerenovationsavings.ca.
The Home Renovation Savings program
The main 2026 pathway is the Home Renovation Savings program (Enbridge Gas with Save on Energy / IESO). Homes heated with electricity, oil, propane, or wood can receive $1,250 per ton up to $7,500 for a qualifying cold-climate air-source heat pump; gas-heated homes adding a heat pump (hybrid) qualify for $500 per ton up to $2,000; and ground-source (geothermal) systems can receive up to $12,000. The unit must be a CCASHP on Natural Resources Canada qualified products list, installed by a licensed contractor, and sized with a certified CSA F280 calculation. See our heat pump sizing service.
Federal OHPA — oil to heat pump
The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program offers up to $10,000 for income-qualified households currently heating with oil, and it can stack with Home Renovation Savings for the largest combined support. The earlier Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed to new applicants — if a contractor cites it, the information is outdated. Confirm current OHPA eligibility before applying.
Why every rebate needs a CSA F280
All current heat pump rebate programs require certified load-sizing documentation — a CSA F280 heat loss calculation that proves the unit is correctly sized for your home, not estimated by square footage. A rule-of-thumb sizing report will get a rebate application rejected. Our BCIN-stamped sizing reports meet the documentation requirement and start at $295, delivered in 48 hours. Amounts and rules change frequently, so verify current program details at homerenovationsavings.ca before purchasing equipment.
Ontario Heat Pump Rebates 2026 — FAQ
How much is the Ontario heat pump rebate in 2026?
Under Home Renovation Savings, non-gas homes get $1,250 per ton up to $7,500 for a qualifying cold-climate heat pump, gas homes adding one get $500 per ton up to $2,000, and ground-source up to $12,000. Federal OHPA adds up to $10,000 for income-qualified oil-heated homes. Verify current amounts at homerenovationsavings.ca.
What do I need to qualify for the rebate?
The heat pump must be a CCASHP on Natural Resources Canada qualified products list, installed by a licensed contractor, and sized with a certified CSA F280 load calculation. Rule-of-thumb or square-footage sizing does not qualify. Programs and amounts change, so confirm current requirements at homerenovationsavings.ca.
Do I need an energy audit to get the heat pump rebate?
Audit requirements differ by program and have changed over time. Current Home Renovation Savings heat pump rebates require certified CSA F280 sizing documentation and a qualifying unit; confirm whether an audit applies to your situation at homerenovationsavings.ca before purchasing. Our stamped sizing report provides the required load documentation.
How do I claim the rebate?
Generally: confirm your home and unit qualify, get certified CSA F280 sizing documentation, have the unit installed by a licensed contractor, and submit through the Home Renovation Savings program. Steps and amounts can change, so follow the current process at homerenovationsavings.ca.
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