What is available?
Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings programme currently advertises up to $7,500 for qualifying cold-climate air-source heat pumps and up to $12,000 for ground-source systems, with amounts and eligibility subject to programme rules.
Eligibility details matter
Check the exact product list, household/property rules, existing heating fuel, contractor requirements, invoice dates and application deadlines. Rebates should be treated as conditional until verified. Our 2026 federal heat pump rebate funding scenarios explains why an announced maximum should not be mistaken for an approved payment.
How to use a rebate in cost comparisons
Compare the gross installed quote first, then subtract only incentives you are confident you qualify for. This makes it easier to compare contractors without hiding a high equipment price behind an optimistic rebate assumption.
Programme source to verify: Save on Energy / Home Renovation Savings. See our source policy.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are online heat pump cost estimates?
They are useful for budgeting but cannot account for a home’s measured heating load, duct condition, electrical service, installation access, equipment pairing and contractor pricing. Treat them as planning ranges, then compare written local quotes.
Should I choose a heat pump by square footage?
No. Square footage can help create a rough planning estimate, but equipment capacity should be selected from a recognized heating and cooling load calculation such as CSA F280.
Do rebates reduce the contractor quote upfront?
It depends on the programme. Some incentives are point-of-sale or contractor-administered, while others require applications or documentation. Confirm current programme rules before signing a contract.
Compare heat pump estimates for your home
Use our planning calculator first, then compare local installation quotes based on your home, heating system and location.
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