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Home Renovation Savings Program
Rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program offers rebates of up to **$12,000** to help homeowners improve home energy efficiency and comfort. Eligible activities include energy-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, windows and doors, air sealing, heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats, solar panels and battery storage, and appliances (some upgrades may require a home energy assessment and/or bundling).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Complete a home energy assessment and implement two or more energy-efficiency upgrades as a bundled renovation project.
- Improve home insulation.
- Upgrade windows and doors to energy-efficient models.
- Install an eligible heat pump system (cold climate air source or ground source) or a heat pump water heater.
- Install solar panels and battery storage.
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
- Home energy assessment costs (rebated up to $600).
- Insulation upgrade costs (rebated up to $7,700).
- Window and door upgrade costs (rebated $100 per rough opening).
- Air sealing upgrade costs (rebated up to $250).
- Qualified ENERGY STAR® heat pump water heater purchase and installation costs (rebated $500).
- Cold climate air source heat pump purchase and installation costs (rebated up to $7,500; amount depends on size installed).
- Ground source heat pump purchase and installation costs (rebated up to $12,000; amount depends on size installed).
- Smart thermostat purchase and installation costs (rebated $75).
- Solar panels and battery storage system costs (rebated up to $10,000).
- Eligible appliance purchase costs (rebated up to $200).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario, Canada (available to Ontarians).
How to apply
1
Check program details
- Review the Home Renovation Savings Program details on the official website
- Confirm your home heating type (natural gas or electricity) and intended upgrades
2
Choose your upgrade pathway
- Decide between the “Bundle and save” option (with an energy assessment) or “Single upgrades” (no assessment)
- Plan whether you will complete two or more upgrades (bundle) or only one eligible upgrade (single)
3
Complete energy assessment
- Complete a home energy assessment if you are bundling upgrades
- Keep documentation of the assessment for your rebate claim
4
Confirm upgrade eligibility
- Select eligible products where required (e.g., ENERGY STAR® models for windows, doors and heat pump water heaters)
- If installing a heat pump, choose a model from Natural Resources Canada’s qualified products list
5
Complete your upgrades
- Complete the selected energy-efficiency upgrades (single or bundled)
- For bundled rebates, complete at least two upgrades after the assessment
6
Submit rebate application
- Submit your rebate claim through the Home Renovation Savings Program website
- Include required proof for the upgrades and, if applicable, the energy assessment
Additional information
- The program is delivered through a partnership between Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, supported by the Government of Ontario.
- Home energy-efficiency rebates under this program were announced on January 7 as part of a broader $10.9 billion Ontario investment in energy efficiency.
- The program provides flexible options to pursue either bundled upgrades (with a home energy assessment) or select single upgrades.
- Some products must meet specific standards (e.g., ENERGY STAR® for certain items; some heat pumps must be on Natural Resources Canada’s qualified products list).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Home Renovation Savings Program Program
What is the Home Renovation Savings Program?
Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program offers rebates of up to $12,000 to help homeowners improve home energy efficiency and comfort. Eligible activities include energy-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, windows and doors, air sealing, heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats, solar panels and battery storage, and appliances (some upgrades may require a home energy assessment and/or bundling).
How much funding can be received?
Home Renovation Savings Program Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Home Renovation Savings Program program?
To be eligible for the Home Renovation Savings Program program, you must:
Reside in Ontario (Ontarians).
Perform eligible energy efficiency renovations.
Compliant equipment (ENERGY STAR®/NRCan list, as applicable).
What expenses are eligible under Home Renovation Savings Program?
Complete a home energy assessment and implement two or more energy-efficiency upgrades as a bundled renovation project.
Improve home insulation.
Upgrade windows and doors to energy-efficient models.
Install an eligible heat pump system (cold climate air source or ground source) or a heat pump water heater.
Install solar panels and battery storage.
Who can I contact for more information about the Home Renovation Savings Program?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).
Where is the Home Renovation Savings Program available?
The Home Renovation Savings Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Home Renovation Savings Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Home Renovation Savings Program is a Grant and Funding