Quick quiz: Ontario rebates
A few questions from the programs we track. Tap an answer to see why.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Applications are not open yet. Ottawa says they open in early 2027, and that you can add this rebate on top of provincial ones.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the Ontario rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
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- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
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The short answer
For most Ontario homes, start with the heat pump if your furnace or AC is getting old, and get the attic and air sealing done first or at the same time. Heating is the biggest energy cost in an Ontario home, and a smaller, tighter house needs a smaller heat pump. Solar makes the most sense once your roof is in good shape and you know how much power the heat pump will use.
What each one gets back in 2026
| Upgrade | Home Renovation Savings rebate |
|---|---|
| Cold-climate air source heat pump | Up to $2,000 if you heat with Enbridge gas; up to $7,500 if you heat with electricity, oil, propane or wood |
| Ground source heat pump | $3,000 (gas) or up to $12,000 (other fuels) |
| Solar panels | $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000, max 50% of cost |
| Battery (with new solar) | $300 per kWh, up to $5,000, max 50% of cost |
If you take the solar rebate, you can't also sign a net-metering deal with your utility. Read solar rebate vs. net metering first.
When a heat pump should come first
- You heat with electric baseboards, oil or propane. The rebate is up to $7,500 and your savings are usually biggest.
- Your furnace or central AC is near the end of its life. A heat pump replaces the AC and does most of the heating.
When solar could come first
- Your roof is new, faces south, and gets little shade.
- You already heat with a heat pump, or you plan your solar size around one.
How much will I save?
It depends on your home, your current fuel, and your install price. We don't publish one "payback" number, because a made-up average would mislead you. Ask installers for a written estimate based on your own bills. Our free assessment uses your home's details.
Will a heat pump work in an Ontario winter?
Yes, if it's a cold-climate model, which the rebate requires. Many keep heating well below -20°C. Many Ontario homes keep the gas furnace as backup for the coldest nights. See heat pumps in Ontario winters.
What about the federal loan?
The Canada Greener Homes Loan closed to new applicants on October 1, 2025. Toronto and Ottawa still offer city loans. See what's open now.
What to do next
- Check your heat pump amount in the Home Renovation Savings guide.
- Get quotes for both, based on your real bills.
- See your city's rebates and compare top-rated local installers, ranked by Google reviews. Free for homeowners.
Sources, checked September 26, 2026: HRS heat pump rebates, HRS solar and battery, Canada Greener Homes Loan portal.
