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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Ontario Isn't One Climate
"Does a heat pump work in Ontario" is really several different questions depending on where you live. The Windsor-Niagara corridor and areas near the Great Lakes see relatively milder winters. Ottawa, and much of Ontario's interior, see longer, colder stretches. Your buying decision should reflect that.
What to Look For, Regardless of Region
Ask specifically for a cold-climate-rated air-source heat pump. This is a real certification, not marketing language — it means the unit is tested to keep delivering meaningful heat at low outdoor temperatures rather than leaning heavily on backup electric heat once it gets cold.
- Ask your installer for the unit's rated output at low temperatures (not just the standard mild-weather test number).
- Ask whether the system needs backup electric resistance heat, and how often that would realistically kick in in your specific city.
- Ask about proper sizing for your home — an undersized unit will struggle in genuinely cold snaps no matter how good the rating is.
Where This Matters Most in Ontario
If you're in Ottawa or further into Ontario's interior, insist on a genuine cold-climate-rated unit and don't cut corners on sizing. If you're in the Windsor-Niagara corridor or close to Lake Ontario/Lake Erie, winters are milder, and a broader range of units will perform well.
For Local Rebate and Program Specifics
This guide focuses on equipment selection, not program details, since rebate rules vary and change. For local numbers, see your city page: Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor, or the Ontario hub.
Related reading: what oil-to-heat-pump switchers are actually saving.
If your application already got rejected, see Ontario Rebate Rejection Guide.
