Free home energy upgrades in Nunavut
Free and income-qualified upgrades in Nunavut come through the Home Renovation Program (HRP) and the Emergency Repair Program (ERP). Limits depend on household size.
5 current programs cover free home energy upgrades in Nunavut (4 open, 1 announced), from the federal government and the territory. Keep the invoice with the model numbers; you’ll need them to apply. Checked October 19, 2026.
Free upgrades · Nunavut
As of October 19, 2026
| Program | Up to |
|---|---|
| Provincial | |
| Elders Housing Program | Varies |
| 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 |
5 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, 2026OpenProvincialNunavut
Home Renovation Program
Nunavummiut who own and live in their homes can get a forgivable loan of up to $100,000 for major repairs and renovations, including energy efficiency work, or a 50% rebate up to $20,000 for completed repairs.
$100,000
max loan, income-qualified
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNunavut
Elders Housing Program
Nunavut homeowners aged 60 or older, or receiving a disability benefit, can get an annual grant of up to $5,000 for preventative maintenance and a one-time grant of up to $30,000 for repairs and aging-in-place changes.
$30,000
max grant
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNunavut
Emergency Repair Program
Income-eligible Nunavut homeowners can get a grant of up to $15,000 for urgent repairs that threaten health or safety, such as a failed heating system or fuel supply.
$15,000
max grant, income-qualified
Grant - 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 upgrades1 program 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
If you were counting on a program that closed: what replaced OHPA.
How income-qualified programs work in Nunavut
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 Nunavut
- Heat pumps2 current programs
- Insulation2 current programs
- Windows & doors2 current programs
- Solar panels3 current programsopen today, up to$35,000
- Home batteries1 current program
- Furnaces & boilers3 current programs
- Accessibility3 current programsopen today, up to$9,800
Get up to 3 quotes in Nunavut
Tell us about your home. We’ll send your request to up to 3 installers who know the Nunavut 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.