Free home energy upgrades in Prince Edward Island
Free and income-qualified upgrades in Prince Edward Island come through the Free Home Insulation Program and the Winter Warming Program. Limits depend on household size.
4 current programs cover free home energy upgrades in Prince Edward Island (3 open, 1 announced), from the federal government and the province. Keep the invoice with the model numbers; you’ll need them to apply. Checked October 19, 2026.
Free upgrades · Prince Edward Island
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 |
4 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 11, 2026OpenProvincialPrince Edward Island
Free Home Insulation Program
Income-qualified Island homeowners can have insulation upgrades done at no cost, with materials, contractors and guidance covered by the province and the federal government.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 11, 2026OpenProvincialPrince Edward Island
Winter Warming Program
Low- to moderate-income Islanders, including tenants, can get free air sealing and other small efficiency upgrades through efficiencyPEI.
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 upgrades3 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 11, 2026ClosedFederalPrince Edward Island
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (PEI)
The federal-provincial program helping income-qualified Islanders replace oil heat with heat pumps is closed to new applicants.
Closed
Grant - Last verified October 11, 2026ClosedProvincialPrince Edward Island
Free Heat Pump Program
PEI's program offering free heat pumps to income-qualified households is closed to new applicants; households already approved are still waiting for installations.
Free
Free upgrade
If you were counting on a program that closed: what replaced OHPA and what replaced Free Heat Pump Program.
How income-qualified programs work in Prince Edward Island
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 Prince Edward Island
- Heat pumps2 current programs
- Insulation4 current programs
- Windows & doors3 current programsopen today, up to$1,000
- Air sealing5 current programsopen today, up to$575
- Energy audits1 current program
- Furnaces & boilers1 current programopen today, up to$2,000
- Loans & financing2 current programs
Get up to 3 quotes in Prince Edward Island
Tell us about your home. We’ll send your request to up to 3 installers who know the Prince Edward Island 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.
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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.