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Ontario Energy Rebates 2026

Up to $12,000+ through HRS for heat pumps, insulation, windows, and solar — until Nov 30, 2026. Independent guide. No signup.

Last updated: August 2026

119 days until Ontario's HRS rebate stops accepting applications (November 30, 2026 — reported funding window; can close earlier). A full rebate cycle takes 3–6 months — starting now is the safe window.

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The two main programs

Provincial

Up to $12,000

Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS)

Ontario program offering rebates for heat pumps ($1,500-$7,500 air-source, up to $12,000 geothermal), insulation ($1,250-$7,700), windows ($100/opening), and rooftop solar/battery ($5,000+$5,000).

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Federal · Ontario delivery

Free if income-qualified

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA)

The federal direct intake closed July 31, 2026 — but Ontario still delivers OHPA funding through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program: income-qualified oil-heated homes can get a cold-climate heat pump at no cost (no published closing date). Everyone else still gets the top HRS rate (up to $7,500).

See both paths for oil homes →

Explore by upgrade

Each upgrade has its own full guide and calculator. Doing more than one? Claiming them together usually means a bigger total rebate — see how stacking works.

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Do you still have time before Nov 30?

Timeline planner

If you start today (Aug 4, 2026), here is your schedule

Quotes in hand (2–3 contractors)~Aug 18, 2026
Contract signed, application filed~Sep 1, 2026
Pre-approval received~Sep 15, 2026
Installation complete~Sep 29, 2026
Post-install submission (must be in before the deadline)~Oct 6, 2026
Rebate cheque (typical)~Nov 10, 2026
HRS application cutoffNovember 30, 2026

✓ You fit comfortably

Starting today leaves about 55 days of buffer between your paperwork submission and the November 30, 2026 cutoff.

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Typical durations based on the standard HRS process; actual timing varies by contractor availability, home, and season. Programs can change or close at any time.

The 5-step rebate process

1

Estimate eligibility

Use our calculator to see what you may qualify for.

2

Match the right pro to your upgrade

Heat pumps require an HRS Participating Contractor. Other upgrades differ: appliances are claimed after retail purchase, solar uses your own contractor with pre-approval, and bundled insulation/windows go through a registered energy advisor.

3

Get pre-approval

Critical step — pre-approval BEFORE installation, not after.

4

Complete installation

The work is completed and the application filed per your pathway — by your contractor for heat pumps, or by you for self-claimed measures like appliances.

5

Receive rebate cheque

Typically 6-12 weeks after installation.

HRS ends November 30, 2026

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Toronto homeowner? There's a second program — for your basement

The City pays 80% of flood-protection costs (backwater valve, sump pump) — up to $6,650, separate from energy rebates. Check it →

ClaimRebate.ca is an independent homeowner guide. Not affiliated with the Government of Ontario, Enbridge, or any utility. Final eligibility determined by program administrators. Sources: homerenovationsavings.ca · natural-resources.canada.ca