What is open for Brandon homes in 2026
We read the Efficiency Manitoba pages on October 21, 2026. Each card shows the date and links to the source.
Heat pump
Cold climate model that adds to electric or gas heat, or replaces propane or oil. Registered contractor.
Insulation
Approval before any work. Air sealing bonus up to $1,000.
Windows and doors
ENERGY STAR, at least triple pane. Apply within 90 days.
Free upgrades
Income limits by household size. Single or semi-detached home.
Smart thermostat
Up to $150 in the first year with an eligible ecobee and Peak Partners.
Federal oil switch
The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program is closed.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump in Brandon? Ottawa says you can add this on top of provincial rebates.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the Manitoba 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
Join the launch alert
- 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
Know someone with old heating? Send them this.
Only emails about this rebate. No spam, no sales calls. Unsubscribe anytime.
How Ottawa says it will work (plans, not final rules)
- Apply online when your heating breaks or gets old
- Approved in 24 hours no home energy audit needed
- Payment approved in 5 days sent by direct deposit after you upload receipts
Read everything we know so far Official page: canada.ca
What Brandon homes look like
The 2021 Census counted 21,205 households in the City of Brandon.
- Owners. 61% own and 39% rent.
- Houses. 11,045 households (52%) live in single-detached houses. Another 1,600 live in row houses and 915 in semi-detached houses.
- Mobile homes. 1,135 households (5%) live in movable dwellings.
- Age. About 56% were built before 1981.
The median household total income was $76,000 in 2020, before tax, and about 29% of households earned under $50,000. 1,195 homes (6%) needed major repairs.
Question 1: what heats your home?
Efficiency Manitoba's heat pump rebate is for a heat pump that supplements an electric resistance or natural gas heating system. Homeowners converting from propane or fuel oil are also eligible. A wood-heated home is not on that list. If you qualify, the rebate is $2,000 for a centrally ducted cold climate air source heat pump and $1,500 for a ductless one. The heat pump cannot replace an existing heat pump, new homes are not eligible, and it must go in your primary residence. Your contractor files the application within 90 days. A rebate cheque is mailed, and a post-installation inspection may be needed.
Question 2: is your home a house or a mobile home?
The free and subsidized upgrades under the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program are for single-detached or semi-detached homes lived in year-round. That covers about 11,960 Brandon households (56%). Efficiency Manitoba's page names those two home types and does not mention mobile homes, so if you live in one of Brandon's 1,135 movable dwellings, ask before you plan around it. The insulation rebate is for a residence, rental property or cottage you own that has active Manitoba Hydro residential service.
Question 3: what is your household income?
The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program looks at total household income before deductions. The limits are $46,264 for one person, $57,595 for two, $70,806 for three, $85,968 for four, $97,504 for five, $109,967 for six and $122,432 for seven or more. Under the limit, ask about free upgrades before you buy anything. Over it, the regular rebates apply: $100 for each triple pane window or door, $50 for a smart thermostat (up to $150 in the first year with an eligible ecobee and Peak Partners), and insulation by the square foot with approval first.
Paying for it
You can use Manitoba Hydro's Home Energy Efficiency Loan along with the rebate. The rule to remember is to apply for the financing before you start any work, including buying products. Efficiency Manitoba also offers a ground source heat pump program as financing, not a rebate. Ottawa's National Heat Pump Rebate is expected in early 2027. See our National Heat Pump Rebate guide.
Every rebate guide for Brandon
Three steps in Brandon
- Check what heats your home: electric, natural gas, propane or oil.
- Check whether your home and income fit the free upgrades.
- Apply for Manitoba Hydro financing before any work starts.
- Hire a registered contractor and let them file for the heat pump.
- Install windows and thermostats, then apply within 90 days.
Common questions
Is there a heat pump rebate in Brandon?
Yes. Efficiency Manitoba pays $2,000 for a ducted cold climate heat pump and $1,500 for a ductless one in an existing primary home, through a registered contractor.
Does a mobile home in Brandon qualify for free upgrades?
Efficiency Manitoba's page names single-detached and semi-detached homes and does not mention mobile homes. Ask Efficiency Manitoba before you plan around it.
How much does Brandon get for windows?
$100 for each ENERGY STAR window, entry door or sliding glass door with at least triple pane glass. Apply within 90 days.
Can I finance a heat pump in Brandon?
Yes. Manitoba Hydro's Home Energy Efficiency Loan can be used with the rebate. Apply for financing before any work starts.
Does Brandon have its own home energy rebate?
We found no City of Brandon home energy rebate on Efficiency Manitoba's pages.
What to do next
Not sure where your home fits? Run the Manitoba rebate calculator, or read the province guide.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 21, 2026: Efficiency Manitoba: air source heat pump rebate, Efficiency Manitoba: home insulation rebate, Efficiency Manitoba: Energy Efficiency Assistance Program, Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile. All Brandon rebates →
