Efficiency Manitoba Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Run by Efficiency Manitoba (co-funded through the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program) · Also called EEAP
The Efficiency Manitoba Energy Efficiency Assistance Program provides free insulation, heat pumps, high-efficiency heating and more for income-qualified homeowners and renters in Manitoba (worth up to $5,000). You need an energy assessment before any work starts.
Up to
$5,000
for a high-efficiency natural gas boiler
- If your household income qualifies
Verified
You apply on efficiencymb.ca
No one from this program will knock on your door. Before you sign, check that your installer is on the program’s contractor list.
At a glance
| Maximum amount | Free upgrades for eligible households, plus a $5,000 boiler rebate and $300 per window or door |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Free upgrade |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Renters, Landlords, Income-qualified |
| Energy assessment required | Yes, before you start |
| Income-tested | Yes, household income limits apply |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Manitoba |
| Level | Provincial |
| Run by | Efficiency Manitoba (co-funded through the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program) |
| Official page | efficiencymb.ca/my-home/energy-efficiency-assistance-program |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Efficiency Manitoba Energy Efficiency Assistance Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/mb-energy-efficiency-assistance-program#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://efficiencymb.ca/my-home/energy-efficiency-assistance-program/
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Home energy assessmentFree | Free | Varies |
| Attic, wall and basement insulationFree | Free | Varies |
| Air or ground source heat pump (electrically heated homes)Free | Free | Varies |
| Natural gas furnace upgrade$9.50 or $25 per month for five years$9.50 when replacing a standard-efficiency furnace; $25 when replacing a mid-efficiency furnace. | $9.50 or $25 per month for five years | Varies |
| High-efficiency natural gas boiler$5,000 rebateUpgrading from a standard-efficiency boiler. | $5,000 rebate | $5,000 |
| ENERGY STAR triple-pane windows and doors$300 each | $300 each | Varies |
| Smart thermostat and energy-saving productsFree | Free | Varies |
How it works
The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program gives income-qualified households a free home energy assessment and pays registered contractors directly for upgrades, so participants pay nothing upfront. Free measures include attic, wall and basement insulation, an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat, energy-saving products such as LED bulbs and low-flow showerheads, and an air source or ground source heat pump for homes heated by an electric furnace, electric baseboards or an electric boiler.
Other offers include a natural gas furnace upgrade for $9.50 a month (replacing a standard-efficiency furnace) or $25 a month (replacing a mid-efficiency furnace) for five years, a $5,000 rebate for upgrading to a high-efficiency natural gas boiler, and $300 for each ENERGY STAR triple-pane window or door.
Renters can take part through their landlord: the landlord applies and each tenant completes a consent form and provides income documents. Red River Métis Citizens apply through Efficiency Manitoba's Métis Energy Efficiency Offers, and apartment buildings through the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program.
Who qualifies
- Total household income before deductions at or below: 1 person $46,264; 2 $57,595; 3 $70,806; 4 $85,968; 5 $97,504; 6 $109,967; 7+ $122,432
- Status First Nation band members qualify regardless of income (off reserve, or owning a home on reserve)
- Single-detached or semi-detached home lived in year-round
- Homeowners, and landlords applying with their income-qualified tenants' consent and income documents
- Income verification for every household member 18 and older; property value and assets may be considered
How to apply
Step 1: Complete the eligibility application online or by mail, and send income documents by email, fax or mail
Step 2: Book the free home energy assessment
Step 3: Choose a registered contractor for any approved heating or insulation upgrade
Step 4: The contractor completes the work and bills Efficiency Manitoba directly
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