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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Funding to switch oil heating to heat pumps
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $10,000 is available to help homeowners switch from oil heating to eligible heat pump systems. The program supports the purchase and installation of heat pumps and related eligible work such as electrical upgrades, oil tank removal, and backup heating systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
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
- Proof of primary residence
- Proof of home ownership
- Oil heating receipts for 12 months
- Contractor quote with AHRI number
- Signed attestation form
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian homeowners
- Homeowners using oil for heating
- Residential applicants in eligible provinces and territories
Who is not eligible
- Renters
- Landlords renting out their property
- Homes not connected to an integrated electricity grid
- Homes built less than 6 months ago
- Homeowners in Nunavut, remote areas of Quebec, and other remote areas of Canada
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
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Heat pump systems not listed as eligible
- Hybrid and coils-only systems in British Columbia
- DX, water-to-water, and brine-to-water ground source systems
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- Northwest Territories
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon for provincial or territorial delivery
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Use the eligibility tool before applying.
- Confirm your home, income, and heating source meet the program requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare documents
- Gather proof of residence, ownership, oil receipts, and contractor quotes.
- Obtain the contractor attestation form.
- Step 3: Apply online or through your provincial program
- Log in to the Canada Greener Homes portal with GCKey or a Sign-In Partner.
- Select a new application for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program.
- Submit the required information and documents.
- Step 4: Accept approval and receive payment
- Review the eligibility email if approved.
- Accept the grant and receive the cheque.
- Step 5: Complete the project and submit final documents
- Finish the work within the required timeframe.
- Upload final receipts and the signed attestation form.
Processing and Agreement
- Application eligibility is reviewed after submission
- Applicants receive an email if eligible
- Approved applicants accept the grant before payment is issued
- Final receipts and an attestation form must be submitted after the work is completed
- Final compliance may be verified after payment
Additional information
- Applications in some provinces and territories must be made through the provincial or territorial program.
- The program can be combined with other federal, provincial, territorial, and utility assistance.
- Homeowners must apply themselves; third parties cannot apply on their behalf.
- A signed attestation form is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program Program
What is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program?
Up to $10,000 is available to help homeowners switch from oil heating to eligible heat pump systems. The program supports the purchase and installation of heat pumps and related eligible work such as electrical upgrades, oil tank removal, and backup heating systems.
How much funding can be received?
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program Funds up to $10,000 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 homeowner with a primary residence
Home heated with oil
Household income at or below median
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 or by phone at 1-833-674-8282.
Where is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program available?
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program program is available across Canada.
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