Ontario energy programs · Independent guide
Ontario Energy Rebates 2026
Up to $12,000+ through HRS for heat pumps, insulation, windows, and solar — the reported funding window runs to November 30, 2026. Independent guide. No signup.
Program facts verified 2026-07-31 against the official program site
Time left in the reported HRS funding window (November 30, 2026 — not an official application deadline; the program can close earlier or run longer). A full rebate cycle takes 3–6 months — starting now is the safe window.
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).
Read HRS guide →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.
Heat Pump
Up to $7,500 (air) / $12,000 (geo)
The biggest single rebate for most homes — full guide + calculator.
Solar & Battery
Up to $10,000
Rooftop solar + storage. Can’t combine with net metering — guide, deadline, calculator.
Windows & Doors
$100/opening
Cost of replacement + the rebate, netted out. Free cost calculator.
Insulation
Up to $7,700
Attic, walls, and air sealing — often the best dollar-per-rebate upgrade.
By your situation
Do you still have time?
Timeline planner
If you start today (Sep 11, 2026), here is your schedule
⚠ Tight but doable
Your submission lands ~18 days before the end of the reported window — any delay eats that buffer. Book contractors this week and confirm their availability up front.
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.
Start with your first quote. We check whether one of our screened installers covers your postal code — postal code only, and an honest answer either way. You can gather other quotes yourself and compare them with our tool.
The 5-step rebate process
Estimate eligibility
Use our calculator to see what you may qualify for.
Match the right pro to your upgrade
Heat pumps require an HRS Participating Contractor — get the program’s list, or check whether we already have a screened installer for your postal code. 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.
Check installer availability →Get pre-approval
Critical step — pre-approval BEFORE installation, not after.
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.
Receive rebate cheque
Typically 6-12 weeks after installation.
HRS funding watch — reported window November 30, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What energy rebates are available in Ontario?
Ontario homeowners' main program is the provincial Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS): up to $12,000 covering heat pumps, insulation, windows, and solar; The reported funding window runs to November 30, 2026. The official program pages publish no end date, so it can close earlier or run longer — starting sooner is always the safer plan. HRS also covers energy-efficient appliances ($25–$200 each: heat pump dryer $200, induction range $150) for any home on the Ontario grid — including condos and apartments. The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA) closed its direct intake on July 31, 2026 — homes that applied in time still receive it, and income-qualified oil-heated homes can still get a no-cost heat pump through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program (Ontario's OHPA co-delivery).
Which rebate is the largest?
The HRS heat pump rebate is now the largest open program: $1,500-$7,500 air-source (oil/electric/propane/wood homes get the top rate) or up to $12,000 geothermal. The largest single-program total comes from bundled HRS upgrades (heat pump + insulation + windows) reaching $12,000. The federal OHPA direct intake closed July 31, 2026 — though for income-qualified oil homes the largest support is now a fully covered heat pump via Save on Energy’s Energy Affordability Program.
Can I stack provincial and federal rebates?
Historically yes — oil-heated homeowners could stack OHPA (federal) and HRS (provincial) on the same installation. Since the federal direct intake closed on July 31, 2026, new projects rely on HRS; applications submitted to OHPA in time still pay out alongside HRS. Income-qualified oil homes have a different route: a no-cost installation via Save on Energy’s Energy Affordability Program instead of stacking rebates.
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