Quick quiz: Newfoundland and Labrador 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
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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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What a blower door test is
A blower door is a strong fan that fits in an outside door frame. It pulls air out of the house, so air leaks in through every gap. The test measures how leaky the house is. During the test, fuel-fired heating and water heating are turned down or off, and solid-fuel appliances cannot be used. An energy advisor or auditor runs it and records the number.
takeCHARGE measures leakage in ACH50, which means air changes per hour at a set pressure. A lower number is a tighter house.
Three ways to get the air sealing rebate
All three need an HRV or another air exchanger, and the home's main heat must be electric (or at least 15,000 kWh of electricity a year).
- Existing home. You need a blower door test before and after the work. The rebate depends on how much the leaks drop: $200 at 10%, $475 at 20% and $750 at 30% or more.
- With attic insulation replacement. $0.50 per square foot sealed, up to $750, for homes built before 2014. It is paid to the installer.
- New construction. A result of 2.5 ACH50 or less earns $200 to $750, within 12 months of the occupancy permit.
Why the first test comes before the work
The "before" number is your starting line. Without it, there is nothing to compare, so the rebate cannot be worked out. If a crew seals the house first and you test after, you cannot prove how much the leaks dropped. Book the test before anyone touches the house.
Getting ready for the first test
Plan for the advisor to reach the attic, the basement or crawl space and the heating equipment. During the test, fuel-fired heating and water heating must be turned down or off, and solid-fuel appliances cannot be used, so tell the advisor if you burn wood. Keep your invoices and receipts for the air sealing work, since you may need to show what you paid for.
Then ask the advisor to explain the number in plain words. A result on its own does not tell you where the leaks are. The walk-through does, and that tells you where to seal first.
Income-eligible homeowners: the Greener Homes program
takeCHARGE also runs a program with the Government of Canada for income-eligible homeowners and landlords. It offers a limited number of no-cost heat pumps, HRVs, insulation and air sealing upgrades, and home energy assessments. Incentives can cover up to 100% of the cost.
The income chart we read runs from $37,375 for one person to $136,850 for five or more. The steps are: apply, get the energy assessment, get contractor quotes approved by takeCHARGE, do the work, then pass a post inspection. takeCHARGE pays the contractors and auditors. New homes are not eligible. Help lines are 1-800-663-2802 for Newfoundland Power customers and 1-888-737-1296 for NL Hydro customers.
Finding an advisor in Newfoundland and Labrador
Our directory lists five companies that serve the province. Ask each one if they do blower door tests for takeCHARGE, and what both tests cost. NRCan says two full EnerGuide evaluations average $600 to $1,000 together, but a blower door test alone may cost less. Ask for the price before you book.
Common questions
How much does the takeCHARGE air sealing rebate pay?
$200 for a 10% drop in leakage, $475 for 20% and $750 for 30% or more, for an existing home.
Do I need electric heat?
Yes. The home's main heat must be electric, or you must use at least 15,000 kWh of electricity a year. You also need an HRV or another air exchanger.
Can I get the rebate on a new build?
Yes. A result of 2.5 ACH50 or less earns $200 to $750, within 12 months of the occupancy permit.
What if my income is low?
Look at the income-eligible Greener Homes program. It can cover up to 100% of eligible upgrade costs, including the assessment.
Who pays for the second blower door test?
The rules we read say you need tests before and after. Ask your advisor to price both tests together.
More on the federal heat pump rebate
Sources, read October 20, 2026: takeCHARGE: air sealing rebate, takeCHARGE: Greener Homes program, NRCan: prepare for your EnerGuide home evaluation.
