Ontario HVAC Rebates 2026: Up to $7,500 Toward a Heat Pump
The Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS) replaced Enbridge HER+ in December 2025. HRS pays up to $7,500 for a cold-climate air-source heat pump in an electric, oil, or propane-heated home ($12,000 for geothermal), and up to $2,000 in a natural-gas home. Income-qualified households can get a no-cost heat pump through Save on Energy. EcoFrost confirms which amount applies to your home and handles every rebate application.
- $7,500
- HRS heat pump (non-gas home)
- $2,000
- HRS heat pump (natural-gas home)
- $12,000
- HRS geothermal (non-gas home)
- $500
- Heat pump water heater
Active Rebate Programs (2026)
These are the programs new applicants can claim today. Click any program for the deep-dive guide.
HRS
Ontario
Up to $7,500 non-gas / $2,000 gas home
Ontario's main HVAC rebate program. Pays per upgrade, no income test for the heat pump rebate, available to all Ontario homeowners. The heat pump amount depends on how your home is heated: natural-gas (Enbridge) homes receive less than electric, oil, propane, or wood-heated homes.
- $7,500 air-source heat pump (electric, oil, propane, or wood home)
- $2,000 air-source heat pump (natural-gas home)
- $12,000 geothermal non-gas / $3,000 gas home
- $500 heat pump water heater
- $75-$100 smart thermostat
- Up to $7,700 insulation bundle
CGH Affordability
Federal / provincial
No-cost for eligible homes
Income-tested program for low- and moderate-income households, delivered through participating provinces rather than by direct federal application. In Ontario, eligible households apply through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program for a no-cost heat pump and related upgrades.
- No-cost heat pump for eligible households
- Delivered in Ontario via Save on Energy
- Income-tested (LIM-based)
- Replaces the closed CGH Grant
Smart Thermostat
Ontario
$75-$100
Smart thermostat rebate delivered through HRS. Standard ENERGY STAR-certified models get $75, premium models (Ecobee Premium, Nest Learning, Honeywell T10 Pro) get $100. Easy add-on to any HVAC upgrade.
- $75 standard models
- $100 premium models
- Self-install qualifies
- Receipt-based application
Common Rebate Scenarios
Real-world combinations for the three most common Ontario HVAC upgrade paths. Numbers assume the full eligible rebate at each tier; your situation may vary slightly.
Electric / oil / propane furnace → cold-climate air-source heat pump
up to $7,600 in grants
- HRS (air-source HP, non-gas home)$7,500
- HRS thermostat$100
Natural-gas furnace → cold-climate air-source heat pump
up to $2,100 in grants
- HRS (air-source HP, gas home)$2,000
- HRS thermostat$100
Income-qualified home → heat pump (via Save on Energy Energy Affordability)
no-cost for income-qualified households
- Save on Energy Energy Affordabilityno-cost heat pump for eligible households
How EcoFrost Handles Your Rebate Paperwork
Pre-approval is the part most homeowners miss. We do it before the equipment ships so your rebate is protected from program changes, queue caps, or eligibility hiccups.
1. Free consultation
Call (416) 835-4775 or book online. We confirm what upgrade you are considering and which rebate programs match your situation.
2. Pre-approval paperwork
We help you register on the IESO HRS portal and confirm program eligibility before any equipment ships. Pre-approval protects your spot in the rebate queue.
3. Installation
Our TSSA-certified team installs your new system on a date that fits your schedule. We document model numbers, serial numbers, and AHRI ratings on site.
4. Rebate filing
We file the rebate paperwork on your behalf, attach the installation documentation, and forward the IESO/NRCan confirmation when it arrives.
Recently Closed Programs
For transparency. If a contractor quotes you a rebate from one of these, ask which active program they are actually applying for.
Canada Greener Homes Loan
Closed October 1, 2025
Instead: No federal replacement. Ask about standard equipment financing.
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Closed July 31, 2026 (federal intake)
Instead: Income-qualified oil homes: Save on Energy Energy Affordability (Ontario)
Canada Greener Homes Grant
Closed January 20, 2026
Instead: CGH Affordability (income-qualified), delivered via Save on Energy in Ontario
Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+)
Closed December 31, 2025
Instead: Home Renovation Savings Program (no assessment required for heat pumps)
Ontario Rebate FAQs
What is the maximum rebate I can get for a heat pump in Ontario in 2026?
It depends on how your home is heated. Under the Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS), a home heated by electricity, oil, propane, or wood gets up to $7,500 for a cold-climate air-source heat pump ($1,250 per ton), while a natural-gas (Enbridge) home gets up to $2,000 ($500 per ton). Geothermal pays up to $12,000 for a non-gas home ($2,000 per ton) or up to $3,000 for a gas home. Add up to $100 for a smart thermostat. Income-qualified households can instead get a no-cost heat pump through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Loan still available?
No. The federal Canada Greener Homes Loan closed to new applications on October 1, 2025 once its funding was fully committed. Homeowners who were already approved keep access to their funding, but new $40,000 interest-free loans are no longer being issued. For financing today, ask us about standard equipment financing options during your quote.
Is the Oil-to-Heat-Pump grant still open?
The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program stopped accepting new applications on July 31, 2026. Homeowners already in the program have until January 31, 2027 to upload their documents. If you currently heat with oil and qualify by income, you may still get a no-cost heat pump in Ontario through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program. We can check your eligibility during the quote.
What happened to Enbridge HER+?
The Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) program closed December 31, 2025. It was replaced by Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS). Under HRS, a non-gas home gets the same $7,500 the former HER+ program paid for a cold-climate air-source heat pump (up to $12,000 for geothermal), while a natural-gas home gets up to $2,000. HRS also removed the pre/post energy-assessment requirement for the heat pump tier.
What happened to the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant closed January 20, 2026. Pre-registered applications are being honoured through their original terms. New applicants who are income-qualified should look at the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, which in Ontario is delivered through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program.
Do I need an energy assessment to qualify?
Not for the HRS heat pump rebate. HRS dropped the pre- and post-installation energy assessment requirement for the heat pump and heat pump water heater rebates. You do still need an assessment to qualify for the comprehensive insulation bundle ($7,700 cap). We coordinate the assessment if you want to bundle insulation with your HVAC upgrade.
Can I stack federal and provincial rebates?
The main federal stacking programs have closed. The Canada Greener Homes Loan (0% financing) closed October 1, 2025 and the Oil-to-Heat-Pump grant closed July 31, 2026, so the large stacked totals seen in 2024-2025 are no longer available to new applicants. Today the HRS heat pump rebate plus the HRS smart thermostat rebate is the standard combination, and income-qualified households can instead get a no-cost heat pump through Save on Energy.
How long does the rebate take to arrive?
HRS rebates typically arrive 6 to 12 weeks after the application is submitted with full installation documentation. We handle the filing, attach the AHRI documentation and photos, and forward the IESO confirmation when it comes through.
Does EcoFrost handle the paperwork?
Yes, at no extra charge. We help with pre-approval registration on the IESO HRS portal before equipment ships, prepare and submit the rebate application after installation with photos and AHRI documentation, and forward confirmation emails as they arrive. You sign the application and provide ID; we handle the rest.
Are commercial HVAC rebates available?
Yes, through a different program. Commercial properties (offices, retail, restaurants, multi-unit residential) qualify under Save on Energy's Retrofit Program ($200-$1,500 per ton of cooling) and Custom Program (project-by-project incentives). The federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit also offers a 30% refundable credit on qualifying commercial heat pump and geothermal systems. See our /commercial-hvac page for details.
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