What is open for Fredericton homes in 2026
We read the NB Power pages on SaveEnergyNB on October 21, 2026. Each card shows the date and links to the source.
Central ducted heat pump
On NB Power's qualifying list. $400 for a mini split, $2,000 geothermal, $350 per head multizone.
Heat pump water heater
ENERGY STAR. Drain water heat recovery pays $400.
Insulation
By R-value added. Insulate at least 20% of an area.
Windows, HRV, air sealing
Windows, doors and skylights $50 each, HRV $200, air sealing by leakage drop.
Income under $70,000
Combined household income under $70,000. First come, first served while funding lasts.
Oil to heat pump advance
Registration closed June 30, 2026. Finish by March 31, 2027 if you registered.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump in Fredericton? 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 New Brunswick 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 Fredericton homes look like
The 2021 Census counted 28,475 households in the City of Fredericton.
- Owners. 57% own and 43% rent.
- Older homes. About 48% were built before 1981.
- Kinds of homes. 12,460 households (44%) live in single-detached houses. 9,930 live in apartments in buildings under five storeys, and 2,375 in apartments in a duplex.
- Income. The median household total income was $73,000 in 2020, and about 48% of households earned under $70,000, the Enhanced program's line.
1,785 homes (6%) needed major repairs.
How the insulation rebate adds up
NB Power pays per square foot by the R-value you add. These examples use the official table and a made-up home size, so they show the method, not your rebate. The rates between the rows are also paid.
| Job | Rate on the table | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Attic, add R-40 to 1,000 square feet | $0.65 per square foot | $650 |
| Attic, add R-60 to 1,000 square feet | $0.85 per square foot | $850 |
| Basement walls, add R-20 to 600 square feet | $1.50 per square foot | $900 |
| Basement header, add R-30 to 150 square feet | $2.00 per square foot | $300 |
You must insulate at least 20% of the area, and the attic minimum to add is R-15. If you remove mouldy or squashed insulation, you must put back what you took out plus the minimum to add.
Heat pumps and the rest of the list
A central ducted air source heat pump earns $1,500, a mini split $400, and a multizone system $350 per indoor head. A heat pump water heater earns $550. Windows, doors and skylights earn $50 each, a heat recovery ventilator $200, and air sealing $250 to $550 by how much leakage drops. Air sealing does not pay if your home started at 3 air changes per hour or less.
Steps and the evaluation
The Total Home Energy Savings Program starts with a Home Energy Evaluation by a Certified Energy Advisor. Register online or call 1-800-663-6272. You have 9 months from the evaluation to finish the work. A final inspection gives you a new EnerGuide rating, and the rebates are paid from your receipts. If your combined household income is under $70,000, ask about the Enhanced Energy Savings Program instead. See our National Heat Pump Rebate guide for the federal rebate expected in early 2027.
Every rebate guide for Fredericton
Where to start in Fredericton
- Look at your attic and basement first. Older homes lose the most heat there.
- Register for Total Home online or call 1-800-663-6272.
- Get the Home Energy Evaluation before you buy anything.
- Add the insulation, then the heat pump or windows if they make sense.
- Keep receipts for the final inspection.
Common questions
How much does NB Power pay for attic insulation in Fredericton?
$0.40 per square foot at R-15 added, up to $0.85 at R-60. The minimum to add is R-15 and you must insulate at least 20% of the ceiling area.
Is there a heat pump rebate in Fredericton?
Yes. NB Power pays $1,500 for a central ducted heat pump, $400 for a mini split and $2,000 for geothermal, if the unit is on its qualifying list.
Can I get help if my income is under $70,000?
Yes. The Enhanced Energy Savings Program is for homeowners with a combined household income under $70,000. It is first come, first served while funding lasts.
Is the oil to heat pump advance still open in Fredericton?
No. Registration closed on June 30, 2026. People who registered must finish by March 31, 2027.
Does Fredericton have its own home energy rebate?
We found no City of Fredericton home energy rebate on NB Power's pages. The money comes from NB Power's programs.
What to do next
Not sure where your home fits? Run the New Brunswick rebate calculator, or read the province guide.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 21, 2026: NB Power Total Home Energy Savings Program, Space heating equipment rebates, Insulation rebates, Enhanced Energy Savings Program, Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile. All Fredericton rebates →
