💰 Ontario HVAC Rebates 2026 — Home Renovation Savings Program Active · Up to $7,500
Confirmed through November 2026 · can close without notice · contractor registration deadline May 31, 2026
HVAC Rebates
Ontario 2026.
Complete
Honest Guide.
— Abdullah Ghzail, Hawana HVAC
I wrote this guide because too many London Ontario homeowners contact me after they've already installed equipment — and they've lost thousands in rebates as a result. Some were told other companies "would handle it." Rebate programs are government programs with specific rules. My job is to install qualifying equipment correctly and give you the documentation you need. The rest is your application to submit — and it's simpler than you think.
For the Canada Greener Homes Loan: you must have a registered energy advisor assessment BEFORE installation. Not after. If you install first and then apply, you lose eligibility for that loan entirely. The Home Renovation Savings Program (the main 2026 rebate) does NOT require a pre-audit — but know the rules of each program before you buy.
Gas homes $500/ton · Non-gas $1,250/ton $7,500
Stacks with HRS for oil-heated homes $15,000
Interest-free · pre-audit required $40,000
96%+ AFUE qualifying furnaces varies
Ontario HVAC Rebate Programs
Complete 2026 Breakdown
Four programs are active in Ontario in 2026. Each has different eligibility, amounts, and application rules. Understanding all four helps you stack the maximum rebate for your situation.
The main Ontario heat pump rebate program in 2026. Partnership between Enbridge Gas, Save on Energy, and the Ontario government. Launched January 2025. Replaces the old HER+ program. No pre-audit required for standard path.
- Gas customers: $500/ton of HP capacity
- Non-gas customers (electric/oil/propane): $1,250/ton
- Cold-climate air-source HP max: $7,500
- Ground-source HP max: $12,000
- Smart thermostat: $100 additional
- No pre-audit required (standard path)
- Installation by registered contractor required
- Confirmed through November 2026 — apply early
- Apply at homerenovationsavings.ca
Additional support for homes switching from oil heating to a heat pump. Stacks with the Home Renovation Savings Program. Oil-heated homes also qualify for the higher non-gas rebate tier ($1,250/ton). Combined total can reach $15,000+.
- Must be switching from oil heating to heat pump
- Stacks with Home Renovation Savings Program
- Oil homes qualify for $1,250/ton tier in HRS
- Total combined can exceed $15,000
- Requires cold-climate heat pump
- Verify current amounts — program can change
- Apply at homerenovationsavings.ca
Interest-free loans up to $40,000 for qualifying energy-efficient upgrades. This is a LOAN (repaid over up to 10 years), not a grant — but interest-free financing is still valuable. Stacks with HRS rebate grant.
- Interest-free loan — no cost to borrow
- Stacks with Home Renovation Savings Program
- Up to 10-year repayment
- ⚠️ Pre-audit by registered energy advisor REQUIRED before installation
- Post-installation audit also required
- NOT a grant — must be repaid
- Apply at nrcan.gc.ca
Enbridge Gas provides direct rebates for qualifying high-efficiency furnaces (96%+ AFUE) and heat pump upgrades. Amounts change frequently. The main heat pump rebate has largely merged into the Home Renovation Savings Program.
- Qualifying high-efficiency furnaces (96%+ AFUE)
- Some heat pump models qualify directly
- Check enbridgegas.com/savings-hub for current amounts
- Enbridge customer requirement
- Amounts change without notice
- May stack with HRS program
Heat Pump Rebate Rates
By Your Current Heating Fuel
Your rebate amount depends on how you currently heat your home — not the heat pump you choose. Non-gas homes get 2.5× more per ton.
You're an Enbridge Gas customer with a natural gas furnace or boiler. A typical 3-ton cold-climate heat pump = $1,500 rebate. Maximum $7,500 at 15 tons (very large home).
You heat with electric baseboard or electric forced air. A 3-ton system = $3,750 rebate. London Ontario homes switching from electric to heat pump often see the most significant rebate AND energy savings.
Same higher rate as electric. Plus eligible for Oil-to-HP Affordability stacking. A 3-ton system = $3,750+ before the Oil-to-HP stack. Total can exceed $15,000 for qualifying homes.
Example calculation (London Ontario, gas-heated home, 3-ton heat pump): HRS rebate: 3 tons × $500 = $1,500. + Enbridge direct rebate if applicable. + Canada Greener Homes Loan for interest-free financing (if pre-audit completed first). Most London Ontario gas-home heat pump installations receive $1,500 from HRS plus potentially stacked Enbridge rebates. Call (647) 550-4220 — Hawana confirms your exact rebate at the free estimate.
How to Apply for Your Ontario
HVAC Rebate in 2026 — Step by Step
For the Home Renovation Savings Program (main 2026 rebate) — no pre-audit required. Follow these steps in order.
Must be: Enbridge Gas customer with natural gas heating — OR — Ontario electricity grid customer heating with electricity, oil, propane, or wood. Must own the property (or landlord). Cornwall Electric customers are not eligible. Check at homerenovationsavings.ca before doing anything else.
This step is ONLY required if you want the Canada Greener Homes Loan. You must book a registered energy advisor for a pre-installation assessment BEFORE the equipment is installed. Skip this step if you're only applying for the Home Renovation Savings Program (which does not require a pre-audit). Pre-audit costs $300–$600 but unlocks the $40,000 interest-free loan.
The heat pump must be on the NRCan eligible products list and meet minimum efficiency standards. Hawana confirms equipment eligibility before purchase — call (647) 550-4220. Written quote provided specifying exact model, SEER2/HSPF2 ratings, and all installation components.
Equipment must be installed by a registered, licensed contractor. DIY installations do not qualify. For gas components in hybrid systems, the technician must be TSSA-certified. Hawana is registered for qualifying installations and provides a signed invoice, installation certificate, and equipment documentation on installation day.
Apply at homerenovationsavings.ca. Submit: equipment model and serial number, efficiency ratings (SEER2/HSPF2), installation date, contractor license number, signed invoice. Hawana provides all of this documentation on installation day — no extra charge. Rebate typically issued 60–90 days after approval by cheque or direct deposit.
What Hawana Does.
What You Do. Clearly Stated.
- ✓Installs qualifying equipment from the NRCan eligible list — no substitutions
- ✓Provides a signed invoice with exact model, serial number, and efficiency ratings
- ✓TSSA certificate provided for gas components in hybrid systems
- ✓Confirms equipment eligibility for your specific rebate program before purchase
- ✓Explains the application process honestly at the free estimate
- ✓All documentation provided at no extra charge — it's part of every installation
- 1.Confirm eligibility at homerenovationsavings.ca (5 minutes)
- 2.If applying for Greener Homes Loan: book energy advisor BEFORE installation
- 3.Approve Hawana's written quote. Confirm equipment is on NRCan list (Hawana confirms this)
- 4.Have equipment installed (Hawana does this). Receive documentation same day.
- 5.Submit application at homerenovationsavings.ca using Hawana's documents (30 minutes)
- 6.Receive rebate cheque — 60–90 days after approval
Abdullah Ghzail — Rebate-Ready
HVAC Installations Since 2018
The rebate programs have changed significantly in the past two years. The old Canada Greener Homes Grant is gone for new applicants. The new Home Renovation Savings Program doesn't require a pre-audit but has different rebate amounts depending on your heating fuel. The single most important thing I tell London Ontario homeowners: know which program you're applying for before you buy anything — the rules are different for each.
Hawana has been installing qualifying heat pumps for Ontario rebate programs since 2018. 150+ five-star Google reviews. BBB A+. Bilingual English and Arabic. TSSA certified.
Rebate Programs Used.
What London Homeowners Say.
"Hawana installed a cold-climate heat pump and made sure it was on the NRCan qualifying list. Abdullah explained exactly which program I was applying to and what documentation I'd need. He provided everything on installation day. I applied to the Home Renovation Savings Program myself and received my rebate 8 weeks later. Zero hassle. The rebate covered more than a third of the cost."
"We switched from oil heat to a heat pump. Abdullah told us upfront that we'd qualify for both the Home Renovation Savings Program and the Oil-to-HP Affordability support. He was right. Total combined rebate was over $12,000 against a $9,500 install cost — we essentially got the heat pump for free and then some. He explained everything clearly, no surprises."
"I had been told by another company they would 'handle the rebate paperwork' for $300 extra. Hawana told me that's not a real service — the application takes 30 minutes and is free. Abdullah provided all the documentation I needed. I submitted it myself and received the rebate with no issues. Honest to the core."
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