Free home energy upgrades in New Brunswick
Free and income-qualified upgrades in New Brunswick come through the Enhanced Energy Savings Program (EESP) and the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP). Limits depend on household size.
3 current programs cover free home energy upgrades in New Brunswick (2 open, 1 announced), from the federal government and a utility. Keep the invoice with the model numbers; you’ll need them to apply. Checked October 19, 2026.
Free upgrades · New Brunswick
As of October 19, 2026
| Program | Up to |
|---|---|
| No rebates or grants that every household can claim are listed for this yet. | |
| Open today, up toProgram maximums if you qualify for each. Loans and city-only programs aren’t added. | $0 |
| When the National Heat Pump Rebate opens (not open yet) | Varies |
3 current programs for free upgrades
Free home energy upgrades in every province- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
Federally funded, no-cost home energy upgrades for low- and median-income homeowners and tenants. You apply through your province's or utility's partner program, not through Ottawa.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026WaitlistUtilityNew Brunswick
Enhanced Energy Savings Program
New Brunswick homeowners with household income of $70,000 or less can get insulation, ventilation and, where suitable, a heat pump at no cost, but new registrations are on a waiting list that NB Power says could be up to two years.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026UpcomingFederalCanada-wide
National Heat Pump Rebate
A new federal rebate announced on October 8, 2026 that will pay $2,000 toward an eligible cold-climate air-source heat pump, or up to $10,000 for households below the median income. Applications are not open yet.
$2,000
max rebate
Up to $10,000 if income-qualified
Rebate
Closed programs for free upgrades2 programs no longer taking applications, with what replaced them
- Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Upfront grants for lower-income homeowners switching from oil heating to a heat pump. Where Ottawa delivered the program alone, the last day to apply was July 31, 2026; approved applicants have until January 31, 2027 to finish the work and submit paperwork.
$25,000
max grant, income-qualified
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalNew Brunswick
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (NB Power advance funding)
Advance funding of up to $15,000 to replace oil heat with a heat pump closed to new registrations on June 30, 2026; registered participants had to file paperwork by October 1, 2026 and finish by March 31, 2027.
$15,000
max grant, income-qualified
Grant
If you were counting on a program that closed: what replaced OHPA and what replaced OHPA.
How income-qualified programs work in New Brunswick
Each program’s own rules come first.
- You may qualify more easily than you think
- Income limits are often set near or above the median for your household size. Some programs also accept proof of benefits like GIS or social assistance.
- Renters can often apply
- Several no-cost programs accept tenants with the landlord's permission.
- Never pay to apply
- Real income-qualified programs never charge an application fee or send salespeople door to door. Apply only through the official website.
Other upgrades in New Brunswick
- Heat pumps6 current programsopen today, up to$1,500
- Insulation5 current programs
- Windows & doors3 current programs
- Air sealing5 current programsopen today, up to$550
- Water heaters2 current programsopen today, up to$550
- Smart thermostats2 current programsopen today, up to$45
- Energy audits3 current programs
- Furnaces & boilers2 current programsopen today, up to$1,000
- Appliances1 current programopen today, up to$150
- Loans & financing2 current programs
Get up to 3 quotes in New Brunswick
Tell us about your home. We’ll send your request to up to 3 installers who know the New Brunswick rebate paperwork for free and income-qualified upgrades.
We’re independent. We never take rebate applications or charge you to apply; always apply through the official program.
Request quotes
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to up to 3 independent installers who serve your area and, where a program requires it, are registered with it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Installers checked against your program’s contractor list, where it has one
- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.