Energy audit rebates in Canada
40 current programs across Canada pay for energy assessments, in 12 provinces and territories. Homeowners can stack the most in Ontario ($600), Québec ($500) and Manitoba ($400) today. Pick your province for the rates that fit your home.
A home energy assessment by a registered energy advisor shows where your home loses heat. Some programs require one before you can claim insulation, window or air sealing rebates, and several reimburse part of the cost. We explain when you need one and which programs pay for it.
Programs last verified
Energy audit rebates: the most you can get, by province
Program maximums you could stack if you qualify for each, from programs open today. Loans and city-only programs are not added.
Income-qualified households can get more; see each province.
Provincial, utility and city programs
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
Energy Conservation Assistance Program
Free home energy evaluation and no-cost installation of upgrades such as heat pumps, insulation and draft-proofing for income-qualified B.C. households.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenMunicipalVancouver
Heritage Multi-Unit Retrofit Grant
Owners of pre-1940 or heritage-listed Vancouver houses that have two or more units, or are being converted, can get up to $5,000 toward energy upgrades when switching from gas or oil to electric heating or hot water. Evaluations are covered too.
$5,000
max grant per building
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalRegional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson, Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, Slocan
HomeSave Central Kootenays Retrofit Rebate and Loan Access
Homes anywhere in the Regional District of Central Kootenay can earn a $2,500 or $5,000 rebate for upgrades that cut energy use by at least 20% or 50%, plus free advice, subsidized EnerGuide evaluations and access to a credit union retrofit loan.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalNanaimo
Nanaimo Home Energy Assessment Rebate
The City of Nanaimo pays $150 toward an initial EnerGuide home energy assessment and up to $200 more for a follow-up assessment that shows energy savings.
$350
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenMunicipalCapital Regional District, Victoria, Saanich
Home Energy Navigator (Greater Victoria)
Greater Victoria homeowners can get free help from a local Energy Concierge to plan home energy upgrades, review contractor quotes and apply for rebates.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalKelowna
Home Energy Navigator (Kelowna)
Kelowna residents can book a free appointment with an Energy Concierge for help planning home energy upgrades and finding rebates. A limited number of fully subsidized EnerGuide evaluations are also available.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalKamloops, Squamish, Whistler, East Kootenay
Retrofit Assist
Residents of Kamloops, Squamish, Whistler and the East Kootenay get free concierge help with home energy retrofits and, for a limited time, an EnerGuide evaluation for $99 plus tax, which the program says saves $500 or more.
Varies
Instant discount - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenMunicipalVictoria, Saanich
Strata Energy Advisor (Victoria and Saanich)
Condo stratas in Victoria and Saanich that use natural gas can get a free energy advisor and a decarbonization plan for the building.
Free
Free upgrade
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalBanff
Banff Deep Retrofit Program
Banff homeowners who cut their home's energy use deeply can earn a rebate of $125 for every gigajoule saved, rising to $250 per gigajoule beyond new-home performance, worth up to $20,000.
$20,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalMedicine Hat
HAT Smart EnerGuide Home Evaluation Incentive
Medicine Hat homeowners can get up to $250 back on a pre-renovation EnerGuide evaluation and up to $250 on a post-renovation evaluation, credited to their City utility account.
$500
max rebate per request
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalBanff
Banff Post-Purchase Rebate Program
Banff residents can claim rebates after buying heat pumps ($750), heat pump water heaters ($500), windows (up to $200 each), efficient appliances and EnerGuide evaluations (up to $500).
Varies
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026WaitlistMunicipalCalgary
Calgary Home Upgrades Program
Free home energy upgrades, such as insulation and efficient furnaces, for income-qualified Calgary homeowners and renters; the upgrades stream is taking waitlist applications.
Free
Free upgrade
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilitySaskatchewan
SaskEnergy Homes Beyond Code: Homeowner Rebate
Buyers of a new Saskatchewan home built to Tier 3, 4 or 5 of the National Building Code energy requirements can get a SaskEnergy rebate of $3,000, $5,000 or $9,000.
$9,000
max rebate per home
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilitySaskatchewan
SaskPower Energy Assistance Program
Free in-home energy coaching and free installed products, including a smart thermostat where compatible, for income-qualified Saskatchewan households.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalSaskatoon
Saskatoon Home Energy Loan Program
Low-interest loans of $1,000 to $40,000 (up to $60,000 for deep retrofits) for Saskatoon homeowners, repaid on the property tax bill, plus a $1,000 rebate toward EnerGuide evaluations.
$60,000
max loan
Loan
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincial
Efficiency Manitoba EnerGuide Home Evaluation Rebate
A $400 rebate when Manitoba homeowners complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide home evaluation and plan at least one upgrade within 12 months.
$400
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincial
Efficiency Manitoba Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Free insulation, free heat pumps for electrically heated homes, low-cost furnace upgrades and other help for income-qualified Manitoba homeowners and renters.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincial
Efficiency Manitoba Home Energy Retrofits
A performance-based rebate for deep home renovations in Manitoba: $75 for every gigajoule of annual energy saved up to typical new-home performance, and $150 per gigajoule beyond it.
Varies
Rebate
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialOntario
Home Renovation Savings Program
Ontario's main home-retrofit rebate program. You can claim single upgrades such as a heat pump, attic insulation, solar with a battery, a smart thermostat or ENERGY STAR appliances without an energy assessment, or do an assessment and two or more upgrades for envelope rebates.
$12,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialOntario
Energy Affordability Program
Income-qualified Ontario electricity customers can get free energy upgrades. These range from free saving kits to a full home visit that can include new appliances, insulation, draft-proofing and, for electric or oil-heated homes, a cold-climate heat pump.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityOntario
Home Winterproofing Program
Income-qualified households heated by Enbridge natural gas can get a free home energy assessment, plus free insulation, draft-proofing and a smart thermostat where needed.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalOttawa
Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
Ottawa homeowners can borrow $10,000 to $125,000 at a fixed 4.33% over 20 years for energy retrofits, repaid on the property tax bill. The program also offers per-ton heat pump incentives and a limited-time $600 loan reduction for EnerGuide assessments.
$125,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalDurham Region
Durham Greener Homes Loan Program
Durham Region homeowners (outside Pickering) can borrow up to $125,000 at a fixed 2% over 15 years for energy retrofits, repaid on the property tax bill, along with free coaching and a free weather-readiness home assessment.
$125,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalLondon
BetterHomes London
London homeowners can borrow up to $40,000 at a fixed 2.5% rate for energy retrofits and repay it on the property tax bill over 10, 15 or 20 years. Households under the income limits can also get up to $10,000 in incentives that reduce what they repay.
$40,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalWaterloo Region, Cambridge, North Dumfries
RetrofitWR
GrandBridge Energy customers in Cambridge and North Dumfries can borrow up to $40,000 at 2.5% for home energy retrofits, repaid on their monthly hydro bill, plus heat pump and income-qualified incentives. Free energy coaching is open to homeowners across Waterloo Region.
$40,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenMunicipalToronto
BetterHomesTO Furnace Upgrade Program
Free virtual energy coaching from Toronto Hydro for Toronto residents thinking about replacing a furnace with a heat pump, with help finding rebates, financing and contractors.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalPeel Region, Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon
Energy Retrofit Assistance
Income-qualified households in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon can get a free EnerGuide home energy audit and selected upgrades such as heat pumps and insulation at no cost. It's a pilot with limited space, and applicants are added to a waitlist once it fills.
Free
Free upgrade
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialQuébec
Rénoclimat
Québec's home renovation grant was overhauled on October 1, 2026. It now pays fixed rates for insulation, windows and fixed home batteries without a mandatory energy evaluation, and adds a new flood-adaptation stream.
$31,000
max grant
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenMunicipalLongueuil
Programme d'amélioration de l'isolation (PAI) – Rénoclimat Top-Up near the Saint-Hubert Airport
Longueuil adds 25% to the Rénoclimat grant, up to $3,000 per building, for owner-occupants in a zone around the Saint-Hubert airport. There is a $25 bonus for the blower-door test.
$3,000
max grant
Grant
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtility
New Home Energy Savings Program
People building a new home in New Brunswick can have their plans energy-modelled for $99 plus HST and receive up to $15,000 depending on how efficient the finished house is.
$15,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtility
Total Home Energy Savings Program
New Brunswick homeowners pay $99 plus HST for before-and-after energy evaluations, then receive rebates for recommended upgrades such as heat pumps, insulation, air sealing, windows and heat pump water heaters.
Varies
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026WaitlistUtility
Enhanced Energy Savings Program
New Brunswick homeowners with household income of $70,000 or less can get insulation, ventilation and, where suitable, a heat pump at no cost, but new registrations are on a waiting list that NB Power says could be up to two years.
Free
Free upgrade
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNova Scotia
Home Energy Assessment Program
Any Nova Scotia homeowner can book an EnerGuide home energy assessment and then claim up to $5,000 in rebates for the recommended upgrades they complete, regardless of income or heating fuel.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNova Scotia
Moderate Income Rebate
Moderate-income homeowners who heat mainly with oil, propane or another non-electric fuel can get a free home energy assessment and up to $5,000 in extra rebates on top of the regular Home Energy Assessment rebates.
$5,000
max rebate, income-qualified
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNorth Preston, East Preston, Cherry Brook, Lake Loon, Sunnyville, Lincolnville, Upper Big Tracadie, Monastery, Mulgrave
African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit Program
African Nova Scotian homeowners in Preston Township and Guysborough-area communities can get a free home energy assessment, and low- to moderate-income households can receive upgrades such as insulation, weatherproofing and a switch from oil to a heat pump, usually at no cost.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNova Scotia
HomeWarming
Lower-income Nova Scotia homeowners can get a free home energy assessment and free upgrades such as insulation, draft-proofing and heat pumps, installed by contractors that Efficiency Nova Scotia arranges.
Free
Free upgrade
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincial
Home Insulation Rebates
Island homeowners and landlords who get a subsidized $99 EnerGuide assessment can claim rebates for insulation, air sealing and ENERGY STAR windows and doors, with higher rates for households earning $35,000 or less.
Varies
Rebate
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtility
TakeCharge Greener Homes Program
A new income-tested program that pays for home energy assessments, a mini-split heat pump, an HRV, insulation and air sealing at no cost to eligible households, including tenants through their landlords.
Free
Free upgrade
- Last verified October 11, 2026OpenProvincial
Good Energy Home Insulation and Retrofit Rebates
Yukon homeowners can get Good Energy rebates for insulation, air sealing and window upgrades recommended in an energy advisor's report.
$10,000
max rebate
Rebate
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincial
Home Energy Evaluations
AEA's registered energy advisors provide subsidized EnerGuide evaluations of existing NWT homes for $200 plus GST, and free design advice for people planning new homes.
Varies
Rebate
Closed programs for energy audits8 programs no longer taking applications, with what replaced them
- Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Grant
The federal grant of up to $5,000 for home retrofits (plus up to $600 for EnerGuide evaluations) is fully closed. New applications stopped in February 2024 and the final payment deadline passed on December 31, 2025.
$5,600
max grant
Grant - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedProvincialQuébec
Éconologis
A free seasonal service for modest-income households: an advisor visits the home, gives energy-saving advice and does small weatherization jobs. Registration for 2026–2027 is full.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedUtilitySarnia, Point Edward, Brights Grove
Sarnia Saves
A Sarnia-area pilot that offered up to $15,000 in free insulation, draft-proofing and other upgrades through approved contractors. It reached capacity and closed to new applications in spring 2026, though a smart-thermostat enrolment reward is still offered locally.
$15,000
max discount
Instant discount - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedUtilitySaskatchewan
Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate
Saskatchewan's utility rebate for insulation, windows, doors and air sealing ended in April 2026.
$2,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedUtilityOntario
Home Efficiency Rebate Plus
Enbridge's former assessment-based rebate for insulation, windows, air sealing and heat pumps, delivered with the federal Canada Greener Homes Grant. It closed to new applicants in February 2024 and has been replaced by the Home Renovation Savings Program.
Closed
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalKingston
Better Homes Kingston
Kingston's property-tax retrofit loan of up to $50,000, plus rebates for Utilities Kingston natural gas customers, came back in 2026 but is no longer taking applications. You can join the City's waitlist to hear about the next round.
$50,000
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalMedicine Hat
HAT Smart Existing Homes Incentive Program
Medicine Hat's 2026 rebate of up to $5,000 for insulation, windows, doors, tankless water heaters, HRV/ERV and solar is fully subscribed and no longer taking new requests.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026ClosedMunicipalEdmonton
Edmonton Home Energy Retrofit Accelerator
Edmonton's rebate program for EnerGuide-guided home retrofits is fully subscribed and no longer accepting enrolments or rebate applications.
Closed
Rebate
Getting an energy assessment
General advice. Each program’s own rules come first.
- Do it first
- Many larger rebates need an assessment before any upgrade starts. Booking it after the work is done can disqualify you.
- Use a registered advisor
- Use an energy advisor registered with the program so your EnerGuide results count.
- Treat the report as a plan
- The report ranks upgrades for your house. Use it to decide the order of work and to compare contractor quotes.
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