Many Canadian homeowners and renters are seeking relief to cut energy costs as heating bills rise.
In 2025, there are multiple government programs offering rebates or incentives for heating system upgrades (particularly heat pumps), energy efficiency retrofits, or switching away from oil heating.
Knowing which heating rebate programs exist and who qualifies helps households access savings.
What major heating rebate programs are active in Canada in 2025?
Among the top heating rebate programs in 2025:
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- Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) by Natural Resources Canada helps homeowners switch from oil heating to eligible heat pump systems.
- Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP), launching to work with provinces and territories to assist low-to-median income households (including tenants) with energy retrofits like heat pumps, insulation, windows, etc.
- Provincial/territorial programs such as Manitoba’s contribution under the OHPA, and British Columbia’s CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program, offering rebates for heat pump installations and other heating upgrades.
These are among the most significant heating-related rebate programs for 2025.
Some older programs are closed to new applications (for example, Canada Greener Homes Grant’s retrofit side), but the loan or financing components or new programs remain active.
Who is eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) heating rebate in 2025?
Eligibility for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) heating rebate includes:
- You must be a homeowner and use oil heating as your current primary heating source.
- Your income must be at or below the median or lower in your area, after taxes.
- Your home must be an eligible type (not a large apartment building, etc.), and you must be a primary resident.
- You must provide recent proof of oil usage (for example, receipts for at least 500 litres in the past 12 months) and install an eligible heat pump system approved under the program.
- The work must be completed within six months of receiving the upfront payment (if applicable) and meet mandatory technical criteria.
What rebate amounts and funding levels are available under major programs?
The heating rebates vary depending on program and province:
- Under OHPA, eligible homeowners across Canada may receive up to $10,000 toward switching from oil heating to an eligible heat pump system.
- In provinces that are participating in co-delivery arrangements, there may be an additional grant up to $5,000, plus a one-time $250 bonus payment to support cost of transition.
- Manitoba, for example, has committed funds such that homeowners can get up to $20,000 in support in total when combining federal grants and provincial contributions under OHPA.
What are the eligibility requirements for other heating rebate or retrofit programs?
Beyond OHPA, other programs have their own criteria. Some examples:
- CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program (BC) requires that the home meet certain heating capacity thresholds, that equipment is eligible, and that applications (with invoices etc.) are submitted within six months of the invoice date. Work must be done by registered contractors.
- CGHAP will target low‐to‐median income households, and will include tenants for the first time. Retrofits may include heat pumps, insulation, air sealing, windows and doors.
Each program has specific technical requirements (type of heat pump, energy efficiency levels, eligibility of the property, whether old heating equipment must be removed or decommissioned). Applicants often must use certified product lists.
How to apply for heating rebates in 2025
General steps are:
- Determine which programs you may qualify for, depending on where you live and your current heating system (oil, electricity, gas, etc.).
- Check income eligibility if required (many programs limit to low or median incomes).
- Obtain quotes and invoices for eligible heating equipment (like an air source or ground source heat pump) and any related installation work. Ensure contractors are approved and equipment is on eligible lists.
- Submit application through the correct portal or provincial program, including required documentation (receipts, proof of fuel usage, etc.).
- For some programs, bonus or extra funding is available in provinces that match federal contributions. Apply through those co-delivery programs if possible.
What deadlines and important dates should applicants note in 2025?
- Many programs require that work be completed within six months of invoice date; applications must be submitted within this window.
- Canada Greener Homes Grant’s retrofit component is no longer open to new applicants, but those already approved must complete retrofits and request payment by December 31, 2025.
- Ontario’s OHPA and other provincial co-delivery elements may have specific deadlines or limited funding; applying early is beneficial.
How to verify if your property and equipment qualify for a heating rebate
To ensure your eligibility:
- Confirm your heating source (oil vs gas vs electricity) and whether you are switching from oil if that is required.
- Ensure the heat pump model or system is on the eligible product list provided by the program.
- Check your property type (single-family home, owner-occupied vs tenant, etc.). Some programs require you to be owner and primary resident.
- Make sure technical criteria (installation standards, proper sizing, etc.) are met. Improper installations may disqualify the rebate.