Heat Pump Rebates in Eastern Ontario: 2026 Guide
Last updated: August 2026
Ontario homeowners can currently get $500–$2,000 back on a qualifying heat pump if their home is gas-heated, or $1,250–$7,500 if it's heated by electricity, oil, or propane, through the Home Renovation Savings (HRS) program — jointly delivered by Enbridge Gas and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Geothermal systems qualify for up to $12,000. The program is active through November 2026, subject to funding.
What is the Home Renovation Savings program?
HRS is Ontario's current umbrella rebate program for heat pumps and other energy retrofits, launched January 2025 to replace the earlier Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) program. It's delivered jointly by Enbridge Gas and the IESO, with Government of Ontario support, through the homerenovationsavings.ca portal.
How much can I actually get back?
The rebate amount depends on how your home is currently heated, not on the heat pump you choose.
| Current heating source | Air-source rebate | Ground-source (geothermal) rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas (Enbridge customer) | $500/ton, up to $2,000 | Up to $3,000 flat |
| Electric, oil, or propane | $1,250/ton, up to $7,500 | Up to $12,000 |
| Rental heat pump (any heating type) | $500/ton, up to $2,000 | $3,000 flat |
Why do electric, oil, and propane homes get a bigger rebate than gas homes?
The rebate scales with the emissions and energy savings created by switching — moving off oil, propane, or electric resistance heat produces a bigger impact than moving off gas, so the program pays more to encourage it. Households heating with oil have access to additional support — Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program can cover a no-cost heat pump for income-qualified oil-heated homes.
Do I need an energy audit to qualify?
No EnerGuide audit is required if a heat pump is installed as a single, standalone upgrade under the current HRS program. An EnerGuide pre-retrofit evaluation is only required if accessing the separate Canada Greener Homes Loan (up to $40,000 interest-free financing) alongside the rebate.
What happened to the old Greener Homes Grant?
The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant closed to new applicants in 2024 and was succeeded by the Canada Greener Homes Loan — an interest-free financing option, not a direct rebate. If you're reading older blog posts that quote "up to $5,000" from the Greener Homes Grant, that program is closed; the current provincial HRS program is the active one in 2026.
How do I apply?
The rebate must be filed by a contractor registered with the Home Renovation Savings program — homeowners don't apply directly. Confirm your contractor is a registered HRS participant before signing a contract, so the rebate is actually claimable.
Not sure if a heat pump is right for your home? See the heat pump vs. furnace comparison. For contractor vetting, see how to verify an HVAC license. Read the complete HVAC buyer's guide for more.