Guide · Updated June 2026
Wood Heating to Heat Pump Rebate Ontario — Up to $7,500
If you heat with wood or a wood stove, your home counts as a non-gas home — so switching to a cold-climate heat pump qualifies for the higher Home Renovation Savings rate. You also gain easy, thermostat-controlled heat and summer cooling without cutting, hauling and burning wood.
wood homes qualify for
$1,250/ton
up to $7,500 — about 2.5× the gas rate. A typical 3-ton system earns ~$3,750.
Why switch from wood to a heat pump
- ✓No more cutting, hauling, storing, or burning wood to stay warm.
- ✓Consistent, thermostat-controlled heat across the whole home — not just one room.
- ✓Central air conditioning in summer comes built in.
- ✓Cleaner indoor air and lower fire / insurance risk; keep the wood stove as backup if you like.
Your Home Renovation Savings rebate
Because a wood home is a non-gas home, you qualify for the higher Home Renovation Savings rate of $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 for an air-source heat pump — roughly 2.5× what gas-heated homes receive. Going geothermal (ground-source) can reach up to $12,000. The exact amount depends on the system size your contractor specifies. A typical air-source install runs about $10,000–$18,000 before rebates.
$1,250/ton non-gas · $500/ton gas
$2,000/ton non-gas · $3,000 flat for gas homes
Depends on existing R-value · no assessment
Attic + walls + foundation · assessment required
Minimum 3 windows or 1 door
Up to $5,000 solar + $5,000 battery
Official Home Renovation Savings Program rates, verified May 2026. Exact amounts for ranges are confirmed during your application.
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Rebates you can stack
Canada Greener Homes Affordability (CGHAP)
Federal program for low-to-median income households; stacks on top of the HRS rebate.
Municipal loans
Toronto HELP, Ottawa Better Homes Loan and similar low-interest loans can finance the balance after rebates.
Heating with oil instead?
Oil-heated homes can add the federal OHPA program (up to $10,000) on top of HRS — see the oil-to-heat-pump guide.
Who qualifies
- •You own the home and it is your primary residence
- •You are connected to the Ontario electricity grid and heat primarily with wood
- •The home is a detached, semi-detached, row house, townhome, or mobile home on a permanent foundation
- •The heat pump is on the NRCan approved product list and installed by an HRS-registered contractor
- •You have not already claimed this upgrade through a previous program (Greener Homes / HER+)
Don't lose your rebate
- ⚠️Starting work before pre-approval when you bundle upgrades — the #1 reason rebates get rejected.
- ⚠️Using a contractor who is not HRS-registered — only registered contractors can submit the rebate.
- ⚠️Choosing a heat pump that is not on the NRCan approved product list.
Common questions
How much is the rebate for switching from wood heating?
A wood-heated (non-gas) home qualifies for the HRS rate of $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 — about 2.5x the gas rate. A typical 3-ton system earns roughly $3,750.
Can I keep my wood stove?
Yes. Many homeowners keep a wood stove as a backup or for ambiance. The rebate is based on installing the qualifying heat pump as the primary system.
Do I need an energy audit?
No — not for the standalone heat pump rebate. An assessment is only required if you bundle the heat pump with insulation, windows or air sealing.
Who installs it?
An HRS-registered contractor must install the heat pump and submit the rebate on your behalf.
Related guides
Rebate amounts reflect the Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program (active through November 2026), verified June 2026. Programs can change without notice — confirm current rates with your registered contractor. ClaimRebate.ca is independent and not affiliated with the Government of Ontario.