Canadian Provincial Rebates 2026: BC, Ontario, Quebec & More
With the federal Greener Homes Grant gone, provincial programmes are now Canada's primary home energy incentive route. Here's a detailed breakdown of what each province offers — heat pumps, insulation, EV chargers, and in some cases solar — with current figures, eligibility, and how to apply.
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🔄 What changed for 2026
Several 2025 programmes have since closed or been restructured. The figures below reflect the latest position — but always confirm current amounts with each administrator before you buy.
- •Ontario: Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus closed to new applicants (final deadline 31 Dec 2025). Replaced by the Home Renovation Savings programme (up to $7,500 air-source / $12,000 ground-source heat pump).
- •BC: The standard fuel-switching heat pump rebate ended in April 2025. Standard rebates are now up to $4,000; the income-qualified Energy Savings Program reaches up to $16,000.
- •Quebec: Chauffez Vert closed 31 Mar 2026; heat pumps now covered by Hydro-Québec's LogisVert. Rénoclimat continues for insulation/envelope only.
- •Nova Scotia: The Home Heating System Rebates programme closed 31 Dec 2025; the general heat pump rebate is now up to $5,000 (up to $10,000 for income-qualified households).
- •Federal: The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA) is closing to new applicants through mid-2026 in most regions.
British Columbia — CleanBC Better Homes
British Columbia's CleanBC Better Homes programme is the flagship provincial initiative, jointly delivered by BC Hydro, FortisBC, and the provincial government. Important 2025 change: as of 11 April 2025, the standard income-independent rebate for switching from a fossil-fuel system to a heat pump ended. The largest amounts now sit within the income-qualified CleanBC Energy Savings Program, while a smaller standard rebate remains for homes moving off electric-resistance heat.
| Upgrade | Standard rebate | Income-qualified (Energy Savings Program) |
|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump | Up to $4,000 | Up to $16,000 |
| Heat pump water heater | Up to $1,000 | Enhanced rates |
| EV charger (Level 2) | Up to $350 | Up to $700 |
| Insulation (attic/walls) | Varies by R-value improvement | Enhanced rates |
| Home energy assessment | Rebate on cost | Free assessment |
Income-qualified amounts are tiered by household income (roughly up to $16,000, $12,000, and $10,500 across the tiers). Exact rebates depend on your existing heating fuel, equipment efficiency, and region.
How to apply: Start at the CleanBC Better Homes portal (betterhomesbc.ca) or use a participating contractor who applies instant rebates at point of sale. BC Hydro and FortisBC customers both qualify. Income-qualified rebates are handled through the Energy Savings Program application system (bcenergysavingsprogram.ca).
Ontario — Home Renovation Savings Programme
Programme update: Ontario's earlier Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) closed to new applicants on 5 February 2024, with a final deadline of 31 December 2025. It has been replaced by the Home Renovation Savings programme, delivered by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy with Ontario government support and open through 2026. Unlike HER+, this programme is not limited to natural-gas customers.
Home Renovation Savings pays the largest heat pump rebates to homes currently heated with electricity, oil, propane, or wood. It does not cover solar panels, but it is Ontario's main route to funding heat pumps, insulation, and windows.
| Upgrade | Rebate amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump | Up to $7,500 | Electric/oil/propane homes; up to ~$2,000 for gas-heated homes |
| Ground-source (geothermal) | Up to $12,000 | Highest single rebate in the programme |
| Insulation | Up to $7,700 | Attic, wall, foundation, exposed floor |
| Heat pump water heater | $500 | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Windows & doors | $100 per rough opening | ENERGY STAR qualified |
| Smart thermostat | Up to $100 | Nest, ecobee, Honeywell eligible |
How to apply: Register at homerenovationsavings.ca. A pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide home energy assessment is required for heat pump and insulation rebates, and you must use a registered contractor. Rebates are paid per household across eligible measures.
Quebec — LogisVert & Rénoclimat
Programme update: Quebec's Chauffez Vert oil/propane-conversion rebate closed to new applications on 31 March 2026, and Rénoclimat no longer funds heat pumps. Heat pump incentives are now delivered mainly through Hydro-Québec's LogisVert programme; Rénoclimat continues for building-envelope work (insulation, air sealing).
Quebec's ultra-cheap hydroelectricity (~$0.07–$0.09/kWh from Hydro-Québec) means solar panels rarely make financial sense in the province. The incentive focus is on efficiency and cold-climate heat pumps rather than generation.
LogisVert (Hydro-Québec)
Rebate scaled to heating capacity for an efficient heat pump — the main current route since Chauffez Vert closed.
Rénoclimat
Quebec's home retrofit programme — now focused on insulation, air sealing, and heat recovery ventilators.
Quebec note on solar: With electricity at ~$0.07–$0.09/kWh, a solar system's financial payback in Quebec is typically 20–30+ years — longer than the panel's useful life. Solar in Quebec is primarily an environmental choice, not a financial one. Focus on heat pump and insulation rebates where the ROI is much stronger.
Alberta — Federal, Utility & CEIP Financing
Alberta has no single province-wide home energy rebate programme — the former Energy Efficiency Alberta agency was disbanded in 2019. Instead, homeowners rely on a mix of federal, municipal, and utility incentives, plus Alberta's deregulated market and micro-generation rules that support solar net metering.
Up to $10,000 for eligible lower-income households switching from oil heat to a cold-climate heat pump. Note: OHPA closes to new Alberta applicants on 31 July 2026 — apply before then if you qualify.
Local utility rebates of roughly $500–$2,000 are available on high-efficiency ENERGY STAR heat pumps and HVAC. Cities such as Edmonton and Calgary run their own local rebate schemes — check your utility and municipality for current offers.
Alberta's main tool for solar and efficiency upgrades — low-interest financing repaid through your property tax bill rather than a personal loan, with no upfront cost. Covers solar, insulation, and HVAC, and can be stacked with municipal rebates in participating communities.
Alberta's Micro-Generation Regulation lets solar owners export surplus power for credits at the distribution/retailer rate (typically $0.04–$0.08/kWh, not full retail). Calgary and Edmonton have strong solar irradiance; typical payback is 12–18 years at current Alberta rates.
Nova Scotia — Efficiency NS
Nova Scotia has the highest electricity rates in Canada (~$0.18/kWh) and one of the most active provincial efficiency programmes, so both solar and heat pumps make strong financial sense here. 2025 change: the standalone Home Heating System Rebates programme closed on 31 December 2025; heat pump support now runs through Efficiency Nova Scotia's main and income-qualified streams.
| Programme / upgrade | Rebate amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump (general rebate) | Up to $5,000 | Cold-climate units preferred |
| Income-qualified households | Up to $10,000 | Moderate-income & home energy assessment streams |
| Insulation | Up to $3,500 | Attic, basement, walls |
| Home energy assessment | Subsidised / free for eligible | Required for most retrofit rebates |
The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA), which topped up oil-to-heat-pump conversions in Nova Scotia, closed to new applicants on 2 July 2026.
Our heat pump vs. furnace calculator shows your annual running cost savings based on your province's electricity and gas rates — to see whether switching makes financial sense before you apply for rebates.