Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Run by Natural Resources Canada (transitioning to Environment and Climate Change Canada), with provincial/territorial co-delivery partners · Also called OHPA
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program paid income-qualified households up to $25,000 for heat pumps and high-efficiency heating across Canada. It closed to new applications on July 31, 2026; see what replaced it below.
Was up to
$25,000
- If your household income qualifies
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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program is closed to new applications
It stopped accepting applications on July 31, 2026. If you already applied, follow up with Natural Resources Canada (transitioning to Environment and Climate Change Canada), with provincial/territorial co-delivery partners directly. If you’re planning work now, these programs are open and cover the same upgrades.
The full story, with dates and every program that replaced it: what to use now that OHPA has closed.
- 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 - 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
Most current rebates now come from provinces and utilities
At a glance
| Maximum amount | $25,000 CAD (2026)Up to $10,000 federal; up to $25,000 in some co-delivered provinces (closed to new applicants) |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Grant |
| Status | Closed |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Income-qualified |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | Yes, household income limits apply |
| Closed | July 31, 2026 |
| Where | Canada |
| Level | Federal |
| Run by | Natural Resources Canada (transitioning to Environment and Climate Change Canada), with provincial/territorial co-delivery partners |
| Official page | natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/home-energy-efficiency/canada-greener-homes-initiative/oil-heat-pump-affordability-program |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/ca-oil-to-heat-pump-affordability#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/home-energy-efficiency/canada-greener-homes-initiative/oil-heat-pump-affordability-program
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Oil-to-heat-pump switch (federally delivered: AB, MB, NT, QC, SK)Up to $10,000Paid upfront after approval. | Up to $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Oil-to-heat-pump switch (co-delivered provinces/territories)Up to $25,000Amounts and requirements vary by province. | Up to $25,000 | $25,000 |
| One-time bonus payment (co-delivered jurisdictions)$250 | $250 | $250 |
How it works
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program helps households with median or lower after-tax income replace oil heating with an electric heat pump. Approved homeowners receive the money upfront, before installation, so they do not have to carry the cost.
Where the federal government delivers the program alone (Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec and Saskatchewan), the grant is up to $10,000. In provinces and territories that co-deliver it (British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Yukon), combined support can reach up to $25,000, plus a one-time $250 payment, with rules that vary by province. In Ontario it is offered as a free heat pump installation worth up to $25,000 through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program.
For the federally delivered provinces and territories, the last day to apply was July 31, 2026. Applications sent by then are still being processed, and approved participants must complete and pay for the work and upload final receipts and the contractor attestation by January 31, 2027. In co-delivery provinces, intake is set by the provincial partner.
Who qualifies
- Owner-occupant whose primary residence is heated with oil
- Household after-tax income at or below the regional median
- Home connected to an integrated electricity grid (Nunavut and remote off-grid communities excluded)
- Homeowner had to apply personally; contractors could not apply on their behalf
How applications worked
Step 1: Federally delivered provinces and territories: new applications closed on July 31, 2026
Step 2: Existing applicants: finish the installation and upload receipts and the attestation form in the Canada Greener Homes portal by January 31, 2027
Step 3: Co-delivery provinces and territories: check your provincial program for any remaining intake (in Ontario, the Energy Affordability Program)
Step 4: Otherwise, look at the upcoming National Heat Pump Rebate and provincial heat pump rebates
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Sources
Other sources we checked
- natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/home-energy-efficiency/canada-greener-homes-initiative/applicants-participating-provinces-territories
- natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/home-energy-efficiency/canada-greener-homes-initiative/canada-greener-homes-initiative
- canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2023/03/minister-oregan-highlights-budget-2023-affordability-investments-launches-oil-to-heat-pump-affordability-program--delivering-affordable-heating-and.html