Alberta Furnace and Air Conditioner Rebates (2026)
Updated October 3, 2026. Written by Sam Menard.
Short answer: No. We found no Alberta rebate for a new air conditioner or furnace in 2026, from the province or from ENMAX, ATCO, EPCOR or FortisAlberta. We found no heat pump rebate from them either. The federal Greener Homes grant and loan are closed, and the federal oil-to-heat-pump grant closed to Albertans on July 31, 2026. What's left: free upgrades (including furnaces) for income-qualified Calgarians, low-interest CEIP financing in towns where it's open, and $50 from EPCOR if you have central AC and a smart thermostat in a select Edmonton neighbourhood.
What rebates exist for heating and cooling in Alberta?
| Upgrade | Program | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| New furnace | Province / utilities | None found. |
| New air conditioner | Province / utilities | None found. |
| Central AC with a smart thermostat you already own | EPCOR Peak Rewards pilot (select Edmonton neighbourhoods) | $50 prepaid Mastercard to join, then $25 a season. |
| Heat pump | Province / utilities | None found. Federal grants are closed. |
| Free furnace and insulation (income-qualified) | Calgary Home Upgrades Program | Free. Waitlist in 2026. |
| Low-interest financing | Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) | Calgary: closed until winter 2026/27. Lethbridge: at capacity. St. Albert: waitlist. Check your town's status. |
Should you replace your furnace or switch to a heat pump?
It depends on your furnace's age, your fuel, and your income. Find the row that sounds like you:
| If… | Our honest advice |
|---|---|
| Your furnace works | Keep it and service it. Alberta gas is cheap compared to other provinces, so there's no rebate pushing you to switch. |
| Your furnace is failing | Replace it with a high-efficiency (95%+ AFUE) model. If you also want cooling, quote a heat pump against a central AC: it costs about the same and gives you backup heat. |
| You live in Calgary and your income is limited | Apply to the Calgary Home Upgrades Program. It can replace a furnace for free. |
| You want to spread the cost | Check whether CEIP is open in your town. It's repaid on your property tax bill. |
Before you sign a quote
- Get at least two written quotes, and ask each installer to quote both a furnace and a heat pump.
- Ask how they sized the system. A good installer does a heat-loss calculation, not a rule of thumb.
- If you want a rebate, get pre-approval before the install. Most programs refuse claims for work already done.
- Ask who files the rebate paperwork, and get it in writing.
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Common questions
Are there furnace rebates in Alberta?
Not from the province or the major utilities in 2026. Income-qualified Calgarians can get a free furnace through the Calgary Home Upgrades Program.
Is there an air conditioner rebate in Alberta?
We found none in 2026. Neither the province nor the big power companies pay for a new AC. If you have central AC and a smart thermostat in a select Edmonton neighbourhood, EPCOR's Peak Rewards pilot pays $50 to join and $25 a season. If you're buying cooling, a heat pump costs about the same as central AC and also heats.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant still open?
No. The Greener Homes grant and loan are closed, and the federal oil-to-heat-pump grant closed to Albertans on July 31, 2026.
Does ENMAX or ATCO offer a heat pump rebate?
We couldn't find one on their official sites in September 2026.
Sources, checked October 3, 2026: Calgary Home Upgrades Program · Calgary CEIP · CEIP participating towns · Canada Greener Homes Initiative (NRCan). Amounts change; confirm with the program before you buy.
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