Home Renovation Savings Program

Heat pump, solar, and battery rebates for every Ontario city.

Up to $12,000 for a heat pump, $5,000 for solar, $5,000 for battery storage. Find your city below and browse vetted local installers.

In 2026, Ontario homeowners can claim up to $12,000 for a heat pump, $5,000 for solar, $5,000 for battery storage, plus insulation, windows, water heater, and smart thermostat rebates through the province-wide Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) — the same stack in every one of the 19 Ontario cities we cover, plus Toronto's own $125,000 HELP loan on top.

HRSP at a glance

What the Home Renovation Savings Program covers.

$2,000–$12,000

Heat pump rebate — the amount depends on what fuel you're switching from, not income

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Up to $5,000

Solar rebate ($1,000/kW, capped at 50% of cost) — choose this or net metering, not both

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Up to $5,000

Battery storage rebate ($300/kWh, capped at 50% of cost) — stacks with solar

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$100

Smart thermostat rebate — instant or mail-in, eligible brands include ecobee, Nest, Honeywell, Mysa, Sinopé

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This is the province-wide backbone: HRSP runs the same programs whatever Ontario city you're in — five categories need no home energy assessment at all, just an eligibility form and a participating contractor. A deeper assessment-required tier pays more for insulation, windows, and air sealing if you're doing a bigger retrofit. Toronto homeowners also have the City's own HELP loan (up to $125,000) that stacks on top of everything here. Each city page below has the full breakdown for your area.

19 cities and regions served

Where HomePowerRebate operates in Ontario.

Click any city to see your estimated savings and browse vetted local installers, with the exact HRSP rebate amounts and any local top-ups.

Toronto

~$12,000+

GTA — City HELP loan available

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Ottawa

~$10,000

National Capital Region

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Mississauga

~$10,500

GTA West

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Brampton

~$10,500

GTA West

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Hamilton

~$10,000

Golden Horseshoe

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Markham

~$10,500

GTA North

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Vaughan

~$10,500

GTA North

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Richmond Hill

~$10,500

GTA North

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Barrie

~$10,000

Simcoe County

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London

~$10,000

Southwestern Ontario

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Kitchener

~$10,000

Waterloo Region

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Windsor

~$10,000

Southwestern Ontario

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Oakville

~$10,500

Halton Region

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Oshawa

~$10,000

Durham Region

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Whitby

~$10,000

Durham Region

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Burlington

~$10,500

Halton Region

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Cambridge

~$10,000

Waterloo Region

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Greater Sudbury

~$10,000

Northern Ontario

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Durham Region

~$10,000

Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington

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Common questions

What you should know about the HRSP.

What is Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program?

The Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) is Ontario's main home-energy rebate program, run through participating utilities. It covers heat pumps ($2,000-$12,000 depending on your current fuel), solar (up to $5,000), battery storage (up to $5,000), insulation, windows, water heaters, and smart thermostats. Some upgrades need no home energy assessment; others require one plus at least two qualifying measures.

How much does a heat pump rebate cover in Ontario?

It depends on what you're switching from. Gas customers get up to $2,000 for an air-source heat pump or $3,000 for ground-source. Switching from electric, oil, propane, or wood gets up to $7,500 (air-source) or up to $12,000 (ground-source).

Which Ontario cities are covered by HomePowerRebate?

We currently serve 19 Ontario cities and regions: Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Barrie, London, Kitchener, Windsor, Oakville, Oshawa, Whitby, Burlington, Cambridge, Greater Sudbury, and Durham Region.

Is there an EV charger rebate in Ontario?

There's no direct HRSP cash rebate for a home EV charger. In Toronto, a Level 2 charger install is an eligible expense under the City's HELP loan program instead.

What happened to the federal Greener Homes loan?

The federal Canada Greener Homes Loan closed to new applicants on October 1, 2025. It's not coming back in its old form. The province-wide HRSP rebates above are what's actually available in 2026 — they're grants, not loans, so there's nothing to repay.

Is this really free for homeowners?

Yes. You don't pay HomePowerRebate anything. We earn a small referral fee from the installer only when you book a job.

Can I get multiple quotes?

By design, you see every vetted installer in your city, not just one. Browse ratings, reviews, and specialties, then pick who you trust. We don't auction your info out to the highest bidder.

What if I'm not in one of these 19 cities?

We're expanding through 2026. Join the waitlist on the homepage and we'll email you when we come to your area.

Is my contractor's rebate quote a scam?

It can be, if the promised rebate is doing most of the work to make an inflated price look reasonable. Check the real rebate cap before you sign →

From the blog

Before you sign anything, read this.

Heat pump or solar first?

Compare costs, rebates, and payback times for Ontario homeowners.

Read the breakdown →

Federal loan closed. Here's what's open.

The Canada Greener Homes Loan is gone. Here's your new path in Ontario.

Read the story →

Why your rebate got rejected

Common mistakes and how to make sure your application gets approved.

Read the checklist →

Does a heat pump work in an Ontario winter?

Interior cold vs. the milder Windsor/Niagara corridor — what actually changes.

Read the guide →

7 smart thermostats compared

Every eligible brand for Ontario's $100 rebate, compared on real features.

See the comparison →

Solar rebate vs. net metering

You have to pick one. Here's how to decide which is worth more to you.

Read the guide →

The Toronto HELP loan, explained

Up to $125,000 on your property tax bill — how it actually works.

Read the explainer →

We now cover BC, Alberta & Nova Scotia too

An honest look at what's available across every province we serve.

See BC → · Alberta → · Nova Scotia →

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