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HomeEnergySaver Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

HomeEnergySaver Program Funds up to 10000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the HomeEnergySaver Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

HomeEnergySaver Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the HomeEnergySaver Program?

HomeEnergySaver Program is funded by Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Q: Who is eligible for the HomeEnergySaver Program program?

To be eligible for the HomeEnergySaver Program program, you must: • House in Ontario with an eligible postal code. • Owner; eligible residential dwelling. • Main heating electric; house built before Feb. 26, 2024.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the HomeEnergySaver Program?

You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) by email at info@hesprogram.ca or by phone at 1-888-795-3352.

Q: Where is the HomeEnergySaver Program available?

The HomeEnergySaver Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: December 16, 2025

ON, Canada

Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes

Grant and Funding

Independent Electricity System Operator

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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 group

All the groups

Revenue structure

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

HomeEnergySaver provides Ontario homeowners with electrically heated homes in eligible areas up to **$10,000** to support energy-efficient heating and cooling upgrades. Eligible activities include the purchase and installation of a **new** NRCan-qualified cold climate air source or ground source heat pump (and, with a verified heat pump installation, a **$75** smart thermostat).

Activities funded

Purchase and installation of a new air source (cold climate) heat pump in an eligible electrically heated home.
Purchase and installation of a new ground source heat pump in an eligible electrically heated home.
Installation of a smart thermostat alongside a verified heat pump installation.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an Ontario homeowner with an electrically heated home.
The home must be located in an eligible postal code area.
The applicant must own the home.
The home type must be eligible (single family, semi-detached, duplex, row/townhouse, or an apartment/condo unit in a building 3 storeys or shorter).
The project must be a new heat pump purchase and installation completed by a program-verified contractor, using an NRCan-qualified cold climate air source or ground source heat pump.

Who is not eligible

Businesses (program intended for residential homeowners in Ontario, not for organizations).
Businesses wishing to finance the replacement of an existing heat pump system (the program only targets new installations).
Businesses located outside of eligible areas (non-eligible postal codes; program offered only in targeted areas).
Businesses with buildings constructed after February 26, 2024 (not eligible according to program rules).
Businesses whose primary heating is not electric (the program targets buildings with electric heating).

Eligible expenses

Purchase and installation of a new heat pump (cold climate air source heat pump or ground source heat pump).
Purchase and installation of a smart thermostat, when installed at the same time as the heat pump.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario — homes located in eligible postal code areas (including: Barrie/Muskoka; Elmira; Kenora; Kingston Area; Mississauga/Brampton; Niagara Region; Ottawa; Pembroke Area; Peterborough/Belleville; Southern Huron Perth; Toronto; Waubaushene; Windsor Essex; York Region).

How to apply

Submit pre-installation form

Complete the pre-installation form before installing the heat pump
Use the application checklist to prepare the required information
Wait for program approval and follow the instructions provided

Install the heat pump

Schedule installation with your program-verified contractor
Install the heat pump as a new installation capable of year-round operation
If claiming it, install the smart thermostat at the same time as the heat pump

Submit post-installation form

Submit the post-installation form within 90 days of installation
Attach supporting documents (e.g., final invoice)
Use the application checklist to ensure a complete submission

Respond to missing documents

If your application is incomplete, provide missing/correct documents within 10 business days
Upload documents to the participant portal or email info@hesprogram.ca for assistance

Receive incentive payment

Wait for approval of the post-installation submission
Receive notice of when to expect the incentive payment

Additional information

Enrollment for the HomeEnergySaver program is now closed; heat pump incentives are now available through the Home Renovation Savings Program.
Participants are limited to one heat pump incentive and one smart thermostat incentive per home.
Incomplete applications may be updated within 10 business days after being deemed incomplete.
Incentives may be stacked with other programs, provided the total incentives received do not exceed the project’s total cost.

Contacts

info@hesprogram.ca

1-888-795-3352

ON, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the HomeEnergySaver Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the HomeEnergySaver Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.