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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Heat pump support for oil-heated homes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 19, 2026Latest change: The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program page now shows a July 31, 2026 application deadline and a March 31, 2027 program closing date, with a new document-upload deadline also added.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 19, 2026
Latest change: The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program page now shows a July 31, 2026 application deadline and a March 31, 2027 program closing date, with a new document-upload deadline also added.
OHPA closing dates added
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program page now shows a closing soon status and adds an application deadline of July 31, 2026, with the program closing on March 31, 2027. The page also adds a deadline for uploading required documents, which affects the application steps and timing. Contact details appear unchanged apart from a mailto formatting update.
Funding available
$ 15,250
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program offers Canadian homeowners in Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec, and Saskatchewan upfront support of up to $10,000 to replace oil heating with eligible electric heat pump systems. Eligible costs include heat pump purchase and installation, necessary electrical and mechanical upgrades, and safe oil tank removal.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,250 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Replacing oil heating with an eligible heat pump system
- Installing related electrical or heating upgrades needed for the conversion
- Removing the oil tank as part of the switch to heat pumps
Documents Needed
- Mandatory attestation form
Official resources
Program guide
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian homeowners
- Homeowners who heat their home with oil
- Homeowners whose household income is at or below the median household after-tax income
Who is not eligible
- Homeowners in Nunavut, remote areas of Quebec, and other remote areas of Canada
- Off-grid homes
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of eligible heat pump systems
- Electrical and mechanical upgrades needed for the new system
- Safe removal of the oil tank
- Installation of supplemental electric heating systems
- Switching other oil-using systems, such as a water heater
- Outdoor piping loops for ground source heat pumps
Processing and Agreement
- Following approval of the application, the applicant receives a cheque.
- In most cases, the funds are received in advance of related costs.
Additional information
- In New Brunswick, NB Power administers the OHPA program on behalf of Natural Resources Canada through the Total Home Energy Savings program
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program Program
What is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program?
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program offers Canadian homeowners in Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec, and Saskatchewan upfront support of up to $10,000 to replace oil heating with eligible electric heat pump systems. Eligible costs include heat pump purchase and installation, necessary electrical and mechanical upgrades, and safe oil tank removal.
How much funding can be received?
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program Funds up to $15,250 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program program?
To be eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program program, you must:
Canadian homeowners
Homes heated with oil
Household income at or below the median household after-tax income
What expenses are eligible under Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program?
Replacing oil heating with an eligible heat pump system
Installing related electrical or heating upgrades needed for the conversion
Removing the oil tank as part of the switch to heat pumps
Who can I contact for more information about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at OHPA-CAMT@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program available?
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
Is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program is a Grant and Funding