Ontario Heat Pump Rebates 2025: Get Up to $7,100 Back

Ontario homeowners switching from a gas furnace to a heat pump can qualify for substantial government rebates in 2025. Between the Canada Greener Homes Grant, the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA), and Ontario utility programs, total available rebates can reach $7,100, significantly reducing installation costs.

Canada Greener Homes Grant (Up to $5,000)

The federal grant provides up to $5,000 for qualifying heat pump installations in existing homes. Requirements: a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, a registered contractor, and a post-retrofit evaluation. The process takes 2 to 4 weeks but the rebate is substantial.

Ontario's Clean Heat Program (Up to $1,000)

Enbridge Gas customers can access up to $1,000 through the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program. Combined with the federal grant, this brings total rebates to $6,000 for eligible homeowners.

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA)

Ontario homeowners heating with oil are eligible for up to $7,100 through OHPA. This program targets oil-heated homes specifically, recognizing the greater savings potential when switching from oil.

What Heat Pumps Qualify?

• Cold-climate air source heat pumps rated for -15°C or below
• ENERGY STAR certified models
• Installed by a licensed HVAC contractor
• Must be a primary heating system replacement, not supplemental

Is a Heat Pump Right for an Ontario Home?

Modern cold-climate heat pumps (Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Bosch IDS) operate efficiently down to -25°C, making them fully viable for Ontario winters. They also provide cooling in summer, replacing your AC. Annual operating costs are typically 30 to 40% lower than gas heating for a comparable home.