TakeCharge Greener Homes Program
Run by takeCHARGE (Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro) with the Government of Canada
The TakeCharge Greener Homes Program provides free heat pumps, insulation, air sealing and more for income-qualified homeowners and renters in Newfoundland and Labrador. You need an energy assessment before any work starts.
Cost to you
$0
Verified
You apply on takechargenl.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 (up to 100% of approved costs) |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Free upgrade |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Landlords, Renters, Income-qualified |
| Energy assessment required | Yes, before you start |
| Income-tested | Yes, household income limits apply |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Level | Utility |
| Run by | takeCHARGE (Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro) with the Government of Canada |
| Official page | takechargenl.ca/greenerhomes |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
TakeCharge Greener Homes Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/nl-takecharge-greener-homes#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://takechargenl.ca/greenerhomes/
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Pre- and post-upgrade home energy assessmentsCovered | Covered | Varies |
| Single-head mini-split heat pumpCoveredOne per property, installed in the main living area; homes with an existing heat pump are excluded | Covered | Varies |
| Heat recovery ventilatorCoveredEligible models, HRAI-certified participating installer | Covered | Varies |
| Attic, basement wall or ceiling, and crawlspace insulationCoveredPaid up to program R-value targets (attic R-50 to R-55, R-60 in Labrador) | Covered | Varies |
| Air sealing (minimum 10% improvement)Rebate based on the measured improvementDIY allowed; materials and labour are not reimbursed | Rebate based on the measured improvement | Varies |
How it works
Launched in fall 2026 with federal funding, the program pays for a limited number of no-cost upgrades for income-qualified households, covering up to 100% of approved costs. It is offered province-wide, with tailored offerings such as insulation and air sealing in Hydro's isolated diesel communities, where Hydro staff contact applicants to work out eligible upgrades.
Applicants are screened, then booked with a participating energy auditor for a pre-upgrade assessment. takeCHARGE reviews the recommendations and contractor quotes, approves the scope, and pays contractors and auditors directly after a post-upgrade inspection.
Landlords can enrol up to two properties if the tenants meet the income test, give written consent, have 12 consecutive months of rental history on the electricity account and have a lease running at least six more months.
Who qualifies
- Adjusted net income (line 23600 minus line 43500) at or below: 1 person $37,375; 2 people $73,600; 3 people $104,650; 4 people $131,100; 5 or more $136,850
- Active Newfoundland Power or NL Hydro account; home connected to the interconnected grid (isolated diesel communities are served separately)
- Year-round primary residence on a permanent foundation; new homes excluded
- Only projects completed after October 5, 2026 are eligible
How to apply
Step 1: Apply online with Notice(s) of Assessment for the most recent tax year
Step 2: Receive an assessment approval code and book a participating energy auditor
Step 3: Collect quotes from participating contractors and submit them for approval
Step 4: Complete approved work within 120 days of pre-approval; an auditor does the final inspection and takeCHARGE pays the contractors
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