Edmonton Home Energy Retrofit Accelerator
Run by City of Edmonton · Also called HERA
Edmonton Home Energy Retrofit Accelerator paid homeowners for insulation, high-efficiency heating, water heaters and more in Edmonton, Alberta; amounts vary by upgrade. It closed to new applications; see what replaced it below.
Edmonton Home Energy Retrofit Accelerator is closed to new applications
If you already applied, follow up with City of Edmonton directly. If you’re planning work now, these programs are open and cover the same upgrades.
- 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, 2026OpenMunicipalAirdrie, Banff, Beaumont, Calgary, Canmore, Cold Lake, Devon, Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Jasper, Lac La Biche County, Leduc, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Pincher Creek, Rocky Mountain House, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Stettler, Stirling, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, Taber, Westlock, Wetaskiwin
Clean Energy Improvement Program (Alberta)
Property-tax-based financing that can cover up to the full cost of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades in participating Alberta municipalities.
Varies
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026WaitlistMunicipalEdmonton
City of Edmonton Residential Clean Energy Improvement Program
Edmonton's property-tax financing for home energy upgrades, from $3,000 up to $50,000 at a fixed 6% rate; new pre-qualifications are being waitlisted.
$50,000
max loan
Loan
At a glance
| Maximum amount | Closed |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Rebate |
| Status | Closed |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, New builds |
| Energy assessment required | Yes, before you start |
| Income-tested | No |
| Closed | Date not published |
| Where | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Level | Municipal |
| Run by | City of Edmonton |
| Official page | homes.changeforclimate.ca/hera |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Edmonton Home Energy Retrofit Accelerator. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/ab-edmonton-home-energy-retrofit-accelerator#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://homes.changeforclimate.ca/hera/
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation, windows, heating and water heatingClosed | Closed | Varies |
How it works
HERA paid Edmonton homeowners rebates for insulation, windows and space and water heating equipment after an EnerGuide evaluation, and also paid builders for EnerGuide labels on new homes.
The City reports the program is fully subscribed and closed to new homeowner enrolments, rebate applications and builder applications. More than 2,300 households took part.
Who qualifies
- Program closed to new participants
How applications worked
Step 1: Not available; Edmonton homeowners can look at CEIP financing instead
Still planning the upgrade? Get up to 3 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.