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HomeEnergySaver Program
Incentives for installing new heat pumps in eligible Ontario homes
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
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).
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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
- Step 1: Confirm participation readiness
- Determine if you qualify for the program.
- Find a contractor registered/verified with the program to size and install the heat pump.
- If your contractor is not registered, have them contact the program team at hespcontractors@summerhill.com to join.
- Step 2: Submit pre-installation form (register interest)
- Before installing the heat pump, complete and submit the pre-installation form to indicate your interest in receiving an incentive.
- Review the application checklist to ensure you have everything needed for a successful submission (the form will not automatically save your answers).
- Wait for approval and follow the instructions provided to proceed (submission does not guarantee acceptance).
- Step 3: Install the heat pump (program-verified contractor)
- Work with your program-verified contractor to schedule and complete the installation of your chosen heat pump.
- Step 4: Submit post-installation form (within 90 days)
- Within 90 days of installation, complete and submit the post-installation form to confirm the heat pump has been installed.
- Attach required documentation such as the final invoice.
- If your application is deemed incomplete, update your submission within 10 business days.
- Step 5: Send/coordinate application with the program (submission support)
- If needed, your contractor can submit the HomeEnergySaver application forms on your behalf.
- To apply or get submission support, call the program at 1-888-795-3352.
- If you need to provide missing/correct documents after submission, upload them to the participant portal or email the program team at info@hesprogram.ca to have them uploaded on your behalf.
- Step 6: Receive incentive payment (after approval)
- Receive the incentive once your post-installation application has been received and approved.
- Watch for notice indicating when you can 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
Frequently Asked Questions about the HomeEnergySaver Program Program
What is the HomeEnergySaver Program?
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).
How much funding can be received?
HomeEnergySaver Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
What expenses are eligible under HomeEnergySaver Program?
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.
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.
Where is the HomeEnergySaver Program available?
The HomeEnergySaver Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the HomeEnergySaver Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
HomeEnergySaver Program is a Grant and Funding