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Ontario home energy rebates

What is actually available in Ontario right now, what you need to qualify, and the order you have to do things in. Every amount below is quoted from the administrator’s own page, checked 2026-09-26.

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What you could get

Programs in Ontario

12 programs we can verify against an official source today, plus the Canada-wide tax provisions further down.

New to the main program? Read our plain-language guide to the Home Renovation Savings program, or see Ontario rebate and bill support programs side by side, including OESP and LEAP.

RebateOntario
Current

Home Renovation Savings — cold-climate air-source heat pump

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

Up to $7,500

Published on the official program page as a single-upgrade rebate.

What it helps with
Replacing or adding a cold-climate air-source heat pump for heating and cooling.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners whose home and equipment meet the program requirements.
Important requirements
Eligibility, equipment lists and application steps are set by the program, not by us. Confirm before you buy.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
RebateOntario
Current

Home Renovation Savings — ground-source heat pump

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

Up to $12,000

Published on the official program page as a single-upgrade rebate.

What it helps with
Installing a ground-source (geothermal) heat pump system.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners whose property and installation meet the program requirements.
Important requirements
Ground-source projects have their own requirements. Confirm eligibility before committing.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
RebateOntario
Current

Home Renovation Savings — solar panels and battery storage

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

Up to $10,000

Published on the official program page as a single-upgrade rebate.

What it helps with
Rooftop solar panels and battery storage.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners whose roof, electrical service and equipment meet the program requirements.
Important requirements
Amounts and conditions for solar and storage are set by the program. Confirm before you buy.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
RebateOntario
Current

Home Renovation Savings — home energy assessment

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

$600 back

Published on the official program page for the assessment path.

What it helps with
The home energy assessment that opens up the bundled upgrade path.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners following the assessment route rather than a single upgrade.
Important requirements
The assessment path requires an assessment plus qualifying upgrades. Check the order of steps first.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
RebateOntario
Current

Home Renovation Savings — insulation

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

Up to $7,700

Published for the assessment path (assessment plus qualifying upgrades).

What it helps with
Attic, wall, basement and exposed-floor insulation.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners following the assessment path.
Important requirements
This figure is tied to the assessment route. A single insulation upgrade may be treated differently.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
RebateOntario
Current

Home Renovation Savings — windows and doors

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

$100 per rough opening

Published on the official program page for the assessment path.

What it helps with
Replacing windows and exterior doors with qualifying products.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners following the assessment path.
Important requirements
Paid per rough opening, so the total depends on how many openings qualify.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
RebateOntario
Current

Home Renovation Savings — air sealing

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

Up to $250

Published on the official program page for the assessment path.

What it helps with
Sealing the leaks that let heated or cooled air escape.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners following the assessment path.
Important requirements
Usually done alongside insulation. Confirm how it combines with your other upgrades.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
RebateOntario
Current

Home Renovation Savings — heat pump water heater

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

$500 back

Published on the official program page for the assessment path.

What it helps with
Replacing a conventional water heater with a heat pump water heater.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners whose home suits a heat pump water heater.
Important requirements
These units need space and drainage. An installer should confirm your home suits one.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
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Current

Home Renovation Savings — smart thermostat

Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with Ontario government support

$75

The official page shows $75 alongside a struck-through $100. We publish the lower figure so this is never overstated; confirm the current amount on the program page.

What it helps with
A smart or programmable thermostat.
Who may qualify
Ontario homeowners installing a qualifying thermostat.
Important requirements
Amount depends on whether you follow the single-upgrade or assessment path.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
Bill assistanceOntario
Current

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

Ontario Energy Board

$35 to $75 per month

Published credit range. Households meeting additional criteria may receive between $52 and $113 per month.

What it helps with
An ongoing monthly credit applied directly to your electricity bill.
Who may qualify
Lower-income Ontario households. The credit depends on how many people live in the home and combined after-tax household income.
Important requirements
This is electricity-bill assistance, not a home-renovation rebate. Credits run for a set period before you reapply, and the exact amount depends on your household.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
Bill assistanceOntario
Current

Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Ontario Energy Board, delivered through local agencies

Up to $650 electricity / $780 if electrically heated

Natural gas assistance is up to $650. Current grant levels took effect 1 March 2024.

What it helps with
Emergency help for households behind on an electricity or natural gas bill.
Who may qualify
Income-eligible Ontario households who are in arrears and may face disconnection.
Important requirements
This is emergency bill assistance, not a renovation rebate. You cannot receive more than you owe. Applications go through a local agency.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
FinancingOntario · Toronto
Current

Toronto Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)

City of Toronto

Borrow up to $125,000

Published by the City of Toronto. Projects including solar, windows, geothermal or heat pumps may qualify for a 20-year term.

What it helps with
Financing qualifying home energy improvements, repaid through your property tax bill.
Who may qualify
Eligible Toronto homeowners. The City sets the eligibility rules.
Important requirements
This is financing, not a rebate. It is money you repay. Eligible improvements listed by the City include heat pumps, insulation, windows and doors, air sealing, geothermal, rooftop solar, water heating, EV charging and battery storage.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility

How it works

Step by step in Ontario

The order matters more than most people expect. Doing step three before step two is the usual reason a claim fails.

  1. 1

    Work out which path you are on

    Save on Energy runs two routes. Doing two or more upgrades puts you on the assessment path. Doing single upgrades such as a smart thermostat does not need an assessment at all.

  2. 2

    On the assessment path, book the assessment before any work

    The program is explicit: “Before beginning any work”, request a list of Service Organizations in your area. A registered energy advisor from an approved Service Organization carries out the assessment. Work started beforehand is not covered.

  3. 3

    Get your custom report

    The advisor gives you recommendations identifying which upgrades suit your home.

  4. 4

    Have the work done

    On the assessment path you use your preferred contractor and complete two or more upgrades. Off it, heat pumps and attic insulation need a program-qualified contractor who handles the rebate paperwork; solar has no qualified-contractor list so you choose your own; thermostats and appliances you can buy and install yourself.

  5. 5

    Book the follow-up assessment

    After the upgrades are installed you complete a final assessment with the same registered energy advisor.

  6. 6

    Get paid

    Once the advisor submits the documentation, the rebate arrives within 60 days by cheque, or 30 days by Interac e-Transfer. Completing three upgrades rather than two unlocks an additional $500.

Before you sign

What to watch out for

Rebates attract people who are not really offering rebates. These are the things worth checking before any money or signature changes hands.

Ontario law is on your side at the door

Under Ontario's Consumer Protection Act rules, if you enter a contract because of unsolicited door-to-door marketing for a restricted product or service, the contract is void and you may keep the goods or services with no obligation. If you invited the business to your home, you still get a 10-day cooling-off period to cancel without reason or penalty. Companies selling energy contracts must be licensed by the Ontario Energy Board.

Nobody legitimate charges a fee to “unlock” a rebate

Every program on this page is applied for free, either by you or by your contractor. If someone wants a payment, a deposit or a subscription before your rebate can be “released”, that is not how any of these work.

Check the amount on the administrator's own page, not on a quote

Rebate figures change, and contractor websites go stale. Every card above links to the page the administrator publishes. If a quote shows a bigger number than the official page, ask why in writing before you sign.

Timing voids more claims than anything else

Several of these programs require an evaluation, a registration or a pre-approval before the work starts, and most have a deadline to apply afterwards. Starting early or applying late is the most common reason a homeowner who did everything else right gets nothing.

Be careful at the door

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns about ads offering grants or equipment below market value, high-pressure door-to-door tactics, and contractors who take a deposit and then disappear or do poor work. Research the company before you give out your details or sign anything. Suspected fraud can be reported to the CAFC on 1-888-495-8501.

Never hand over your utility account login

No program needs your Hydro or utility password. A contractor may need your account number for an application; that is not the same thing.

Get it in writing

The program name, the exact amount, who applies, and what happens if the rebate is refused, all on the quote. “We will take care of the rebate” is not a term you can hold anyone to.

Canada-wide

Federal provisions that also apply in Ontario

These are CRA provisions, not rebates. What you can claim depends on your circumstances and the tax year. We install equipment; we are not tax advisers.

Tax creditCanada-wide
Current

Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC)

Canada Revenue Agency

Up to $20,000 in eligible expenses

A qualifying individual can claim up to $20,000 of eligible expenses per year, which CRA describes as a credit of up to $3,000. Claimed on line 31285.

What it helps with
Renovations that let a qualifying individual access, move around or function safely in the home.
Who may qualify
CRA rules apply. Qualifying individuals include people 65 or older and people eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.
Important requirements
Where more than one qualifying individual lives in the dwelling, the total eligible expenses for that dwelling are still capped at $20,000. For 2026 and later tax years, an expense claimed under the Medical Expense Tax Credit cannot also be claimed under the HATC.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
Medical expenseCanada-wide
Current — conditions apply

Air conditioner as an eligible medical expense

Canada Revenue Agency

Lesser of $1,000 or 50% of the amount paid

This is the CRA limit for an air conditioner claimed as a medical expense.

What it helps with
Part of the cost of an air conditioner, in qualifying medical circumstances only.
Who may qualify
A person with a severe chronic ailment, disease or disorder. A prescription is required.
Important requirements
This does not apply to ordinary air conditioning purchases.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
Medical expenseCanada-wide
Current — conditions apply

Furnace as an eligible medical expense

Canada Revenue Agency

Amount paid, subject to CRA rules

CRA does not publish a flat dollar cap for this item, but strict conditions apply.

What it helps with
The cost of an electric or sealed combustion furnace bought to replace a furnace that is neither of those.
Who may qualify
Where the replacement is necessary because of a person's severe chronic respiratory ailment or severe chronic immune system disorder. A prescription is required.
Important requirements
A normal furnace replacement does not qualify. The medical circumstances and the type of furnace both matter.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
Medical expenseCanada-wide
Current — conditions apply

Air filter, cleaner or purifier as an eligible medical expense

Canada Revenue Agency

Amount paid, subject to CRA rules

No flat dollar cap is published for this item, but conditions apply.

What it helps with
Equipment used by a person to cope with or overcome a severe chronic respiratory ailment or a severe chronic immune system disorder.
Who may qualify
A person meeting those CRA conditions. A prescription is required.
Important requirements
Buying an air purifier for general comfort or dust does not qualify.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility
Medical expenseCanada-wide
Current — conditions apply

Water filter, cleaner or purifier as an eligible medical expense

Canada Revenue Agency

Amount paid, subject to CRA rules

No flat dollar cap is published for this item, but conditions apply.

What it helps with
Equipment used by a person to cope with or overcome a severe chronic respiratory ailment or a severe chronic immune system disorder.
Who may qualify
A person meeting those CRA conditions. A prescription is required.
Important requirements
General water-quality or taste improvements do not qualify.
Last verified 2026-09-24 Verify eligibility

Where this comes from

Official sources

Checked 2026-09-26. If a figure here ever disagrees with one of these pages, the official page is right and we want to know.

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