Heat pump rebates in Ontario (2026): what gas, electric and oil-heated homes actually get
The headline heat pump rebate is up to $12,000, but most gas-heated homes qualify for far less. Here are the per-ton amounts, the rules and worked examples.
You'll often see "up to $12,000" quoted for heat pumps in Ontario. That figure is real, but it only applies to some homes. What you can get depends mostly on how your home is heated today, and then on the size of the heat pump.
The amounts by heating fuel
Ontario's Home Renovation Savings program lists these heat pump rebates, with no home energy assessment needed:
| Home heated with | Cold-climate air-source | Ground-source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity, oil, propane or wood | $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 | $2,000 per ton, up to $12,000 |
| Enbridge natural gas | $500 per ton, up to $2,000 | Up to $3,000 |
| Rental heat pumps | $500 per ton, up to $2,000 | $3,000 |
The rules that decide whether you get it
- Pre-approval is mandatory. A heat pump installed before approval is not eligible.
- The model must be listed. Cold-climate air-source heat pumps must be an active model on Natural Resources Canada's qualified products list, and ground-source units must be on the ENERGY STAR geothermal list.
- A participating contractor has to apply. Only participating contractors can offer the heat pump rebate. The program has noted that new contractor registrations are currently paused.
- The amount depends on size. The rebate is calculated per ton of capacity, up to the maximum, so a correctly sized system matters.
Worked examples
An electrically heated bungalow, 3-ton air-source heat pump
3 tons × $1,250 = $3,750. That's well under the $7,500 maximum, because the maximum is only reached at 6 tons.
An oil-heated two-storey, 6-ton air-source system
6 tons × $1,250 = $7,500, which is the maximum: $7,500.
A gas-heated home in Ottawa, 3-ton air-source heat pump
3 tons × $500 = $1,500. A 4-ton system would reach the $2,000 maximum.
Should a gas-heated home still consider a heat pump?
Often, yes, but for different reasons. A heat pump replaces your air conditioner and takes over much of the heating in spring and fall, while your furnace handles the coldest days. Whether it saves money depends on your gas and electricity rates and how your home uses energy through the year. That's exactly what we look at in your energy signature before recommending anything.
Amounts change. These figures are as listed on the Home Renovation Savings program website in September 2026. The program administrator makes the final decision on eligibility, so check the current rules before you install.
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Find out what your home qualifies for
A senior energy management consultant will review your home's energy use by phone and show you the rebates that apply. It's free, with no obligation.