Free home energy upgrades in Ontario
No rebate pays for free home energy upgrades in right now, but one program offers financing: up to $50,000 through Guelph Greener Homes. Loans are repaid, so we never add them to a rebate total.
6 current programs cover free home energy upgrades in Ontario (5 open, 1 announced), from the federal government, the province, a utility and 2 city and regional programs. Keep the invoice with the model numbers; you’ll need them to apply. Checked October 19, 2026.
Free upgrades · Ontario
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 |
6 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, 2026OpenProvincialOntario
Energy Affordability Program
Income-qualified Ontario electricity customers can get free energy upgrades. These range from free saving kits to a full home visit that can include new appliances, insulation, draft-proofing and, for electric or oil-heated homes, a cold-climate heat pump.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityOntario
Home Winterproofing Program
Income-qualified households heated by Enbridge natural gas can get a free home energy assessment, plus free insulation, draft-proofing and a smart thermostat where needed.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalPeel Region, Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon
Energy Retrofit Assistance
Income-qualified households in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon can get a free EnerGuide home energy audit and selected upgrades such as heat pumps and insulation at no cost. It's a pilot with limited space, and applicants are added to a waitlist once it fills.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026WaitlistMunicipalGuelph
Guelph Greener Homes
Guelph offers 0% interest loans of up to $50,000 for home energy upgrades, but loan funding is nearly used up and new applicants go on a waitlist. Low-income households can still apply for grants of up to $15,000 toward an air-source heat pump.
$50,000
max 0% loan
Interest-free loan - 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 Ontario
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 Ontario
- Heat pumps13 current programsopen today, up to$7,500
- Insulation12 current programsopen today, up to$7,700
- Windows & doors10 current programs
- Air sealing11 current programsopen today, up to$250
- Water heaters9 current programsopen today, up to$500
- Smart thermostats8 current programsopen today, up to$300
- Energy audits9 current programsopen today, up to$600
- Solar panels9 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- Home batteries6 current programsopen today, up to$5,000
- EV chargers4 current programs
- Electric vehicles2 current programsopen today, up to$5,100
- Furnaces & boilers1 current program
- Appliances3 current programsopen today, up to$200
- Loans & financing8 current programs
Get up to 3 quotes in Ontario
Tell us about your home. We’ll send your request to up to 3 installers who know the Ontario 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.