This page lists the home energy efficiency rebates offered in each province: insulation rebates, heat pump rebates, and rebates for windows, thermostats and solar, from provincial governments and utilities. It is part of our consumer guides to household costs. What each upgrade costs before rebates is covered separately: heat pump costs, insulation costs and solar panel costs.
How Canadian energy rebate programs work
Home energy rebates in Canada come through three channels:
- Federal programs, run by Natural Resources Canada. Most of these are now closed (see below).
- Provincial programs, run by provincial ministries or agencies.
- Utility rebates, run by electric and gas utilities, some publicly owned and some private.
Some programs can be combined for the same upgrade, while others reduce one rebate when another is paid. Each program sets its own rules on stacking, income limits and eligible equipment, so each one is checked separately.
Insulation rebates
In the province sections below, insulation is rebated by:
- Ontario: Home Renovation Savings (attic, wall, foundation and exposed floor insulation)
- British Columbia: CleanBC Better Homes (attic, and basement or crawlspace)
- Nova Scotia: Efficiency Nova Scotia (attic, basement and walls)
- New Brunswick: NB Power’s Home Energy Efficiency Program
- Prince Edward Island: EfficiencyPEI
- Manitoba: Efficiency Manitoba, which also rebates air sealing
Alberta and Saskatchewan have only limited utility insulation programs, and the Quebec programs listed here cover heat pumps and thermostats. Most insulation rebates are paid by area and need an EnerGuide home evaluation before and after the work. What the work itself costs, by material and part of the house, is on the home insulation costs page.
Federal programs
The federal programs that used to fund most retrofits are closed. The Canada Greener Homes Grant and the Canada Greener Homes Loan no longer accept applications; the Greener Homes page has their status and the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, which pays for retrofits for low- to median-income households through provincial and territorial partners. The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program paid up to $10,000 where the federal government delivered it, or up to $25,000 in grants or a directly installed heat pump (amounts vary by province) where it was co-delivered with a province or territory; July 31, 2026 was the last day to apply in several provinces.
People buying a newly built energy-efficient home, or renovating one they just bought, with a CMHC-insured mortgage may qualify for a partial refund of the insurance premium; see CMHC Eco Plus and Eco Improvement.
Ontario
Home Renovation Savings (formerly Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus)
Enbridge’s Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) program stopped accepting new applicants in February 2024. It has been replaced by the Home Renovation Savings program, delivered by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy with Ontario government support.
| Upgrade | Maximum Rebate |
|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump | Up to $12,000 |
| Insulation (attic, wall, foundation, exposed floor) | Up to $7,700 |
| Smart thermostat | Up to $125 |
| Windows and doors | $100 per rough opening |
Requires a home energy assessment for certain upgrade bundles. Confirm current amounts at homerenovationsavings.ca, since program details change.
Toronto Hydro / Local utilities
Some Ontario municipalities offer additional programs through their local distribution company. Check with your local hydro for supplemental programs.
British Columbia
Better Homes BC / CleanBC (BC Hydro + FortisBC)
| Upgrade | Maximum Rebate |
|---|---|
| Cold-climate ASHP (electric heat customers) | Up to $16,000 |
| Cold-climate ASHP (natural gas heat customers) | Up to $6,000 |
| Heat pump water heater | Up to $1,000 |
| Smart thermostat | Up to $100 |
| Insulation (attic) | Up to $1,350 |
| Insulation (basement/crawlspace) | Up to $2,500 |
| Windows and sliding doors | Up to $40/unit (limited) |
| Energy evaluation | Up to $600 |
Income-qualified households (under $100,000 a year) may receive enhanced rebates, up to twice the standard amounts.
Alberta
Alberta Energy Efficiency Programs
Alberta disbanded Energy Efficiency Alberta in 2019, but some programs have since returned:
| Upgrade | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Residential solar | Residential and Commercial Solar Program | Closed to new residential applications for the 2026 program year |
| Home insulation | Limited utility programs | Varies |
| Smart thermostat | ATCO Gas / ENMAX programs | Up to $150 |
In Alberta, most home efficiency help now comes from utilities and municipalities, and the federal Greener Homes Loan that many Albertans used is closed.
Quebec
Hydro-Québec Programs (LogisVert)
Hydro-Québec’s main financial assistance program is now called LogisVert. It replaced the older “Thermopompe” branding.
| Upgrade | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold-climate heat pump (ENERGY STAR) | LogisVert Efficient Homes | Up to $6,700 |
| Smart thermostat | Hilo / Chauffez Smart | Up to $200 + bill credits |
Hydro-Québec’s residential rate starts at 7.065¢/kWh, and a heat pump’s saving over electric baseboards grows with the electricity rate, so the payback on a heat pump in Quebec depends heavily on the heating it replaces. Province-by-province running costs are in electric vs. gas heating costs. Confirm current amounts at hydroquebec.com, since program details change.
Novoclimat 2.0 (new construction)
For new homes meeting Novoclimat energy efficiency standards, buyers receive a $2,000–$3,000 provincial grant.
Nova Scotia
Efficiency Nova Scotia
| Upgrade | Maximum Rebate |
|---|---|
| Cold-climate ASHP (oil replacement, via Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program) | Closed to new applications since July 2, 2026 |
| ASHP (electric baseboards replacement) | Up to $6,000 |
| Heat pump water heater | Up to $1,000 |
| Insulation (attic) | Up to $1,600 |
| Insulation (basement) | Up to $2,500 |
| Insulation (walls) | Up to $6,000 |
| Smart thermostat | Up to $100 |
Nova Scotia’s oil-to-heat-pump rebate ran through the federal and provincial Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program and stopped accepting new applications on July 2, 2026, once available funding was allocated. For homes replacing an oil furnace, Efficiency Nova Scotia’s standalone heat pump rebate is what remains, since the enhanced oil-replacement amount is no longer available. Confirm current figures at efficiencyns.ca.
New Brunswick
NB Power Home Energy Efficiency Program
| Upgrade | Maximum Rebate |
|---|---|
| Heat pump (ducted, cold climate) | Up to $5,000 |
| Heat pump (mini-split) | Up to $2,000 |
| Insulation | Up to $3,000 |
| Smart thermostat | Up to $100 |
Prince Edward Island
EfficiencyPEI
| Upgrade | Maximum Rebate |
|---|---|
| Cold-climate ASHP | Up to $10,000 |
| Heat pump water heater | Up to $750 |
| Insulation | Up to $5,000 |
| Solar panels | $0.50/watt |
| Energy evaluation | Up to $450 |
Manitoba
Efficiency Manitoba
| Upgrade | Maximum Rebate |
|---|---|
| Cold-climate ASHP | Up to $3,000 |
| Smart thermostat | Up to $75 |
| Insulation | Up to $2,500 |
| Air sealing | Up to $750 |
Saskatchewan
SaskPower
| Upgrade | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Net metering (solar) | SaskPower Net Metering | 7.5¢ per kWh credit for excess power |
| Smart thermostat | SaskPower program | Up to $100 |
| Insulation | Limited program | Varies |
Electric vehicles
Rebates for buying an electric vehicle, and the home charger rebates some provinces and utilities pair with them, are tracked separately in EV rebates in Canada. What it costs to charge at home or on public chargers, by province, is in EV charging costs.
How to Apply
Step 1: Book an energy audit
Contact a Natural Resources Canada registered energy advisor. Many programs require an EnerGuide evaluation before the upgrade; it has a fee, which some programs rebate in part or in full.
Step 2: Confirm eligible upgrades
The REA will provide an EnerGuide report showing your home’s current efficiency and which upgrades qualify.
Step 3: Hire a certified contractor
Most programs require work by certified/registered contractors. Ask your REA or check the program’s approved contractor list.
Step 4: Submit your application
Most programs require documentation: the contractor invoice, proof of payment, before-and-after evaluation reports and equipment serial numbers. Some programs have annual funding caps and close when the money runs out.
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Sources
The figures and rules on this page come from these sources, last checked against them on September 24, 2026. How we check facts.
- Government of Canada: Canada Greener Homes Initiative - Natural Resources Canada
- Hydro-Québec: Electricity Tariffs Effective April 1, 2026.