Oil to Heat Pump Rebates in Canada (2026): Every Program, Province by Province
Short answer: oil-heated homes have the richest heat pump support in Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador offers up to $22,000 (income-qualified) through takeCHARGE Oil to Electric. BC pays up to $13,000 for income-qualified oil-to-heat-pump switches. Ontario pays up to $7,500 for oil homes. Free heat pumps exist for some low-income households (Nova Scotia HomeWarming, Ontario's Energy Affordability Program for oil homes). The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program closed July 31, 2026 in AB, MB, NT, QC and SK. The new National Heat Pump Rebate (up to $10,000 or $2,000) is coming, expected early 2027. Check your total.
The federal government says homes heated with oil, propane and electric resistance save more than $1,400 a year on average by switching to a heat pump.
Oil-to-heat-pump programs by province
| Province | Program | Amount | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | takeCHARGE Oil to Electric | Up to $22,000 income-qualified | Open, no closure date | Whole-home heating; participating installer; ≥ 500 L oil in 12 months; remove oil tank |
| British Columbia | CleanBC Energy Savings Program | $13,000 / $7,000 / $3,500 by income level | Open | Central ducted or 3+ head multi-split |
| Ontario | Home Renovation Savings | $1,250/ton up to $7,500 | Check intake | Oil, propane, electric, wood homes |
| Ontario (Toronto Hydro area etc.) | Energy Affordability Program + OHPA | Free heat pump for income-eligible oil homes | Toronto Hydro: apply by Nov 30, 2026 | Toronto |
| Nova Scotia | HomeWarming / HEA + Moderate Income Rebate / OHPA | Free (low income); per-ton rebates | Open | Not for replacement heat pumps |
| New Brunswick | Enhanced Energy Savings / Total Home | No cost ≤ $70k income; $1,500 central ducted | $15k advance-payment intake closed | |
| Prince Edward Island | efficiencyPEI | — | Closed April 15, 2026 | |
| Quebec | LogisVert | Up to $6,700 | Open | Federal OHPA closed in QC July 31, 2026 |
| Manitoba | Efficiency Manitoba ASHP | $2,000 ducted / $1,500 ductless | Open | Oil and propane conversions eligible |
| Alberta, Saskatchewan | None provincially | — | — | OHPA closed July 31, 2026 |
| Yukon | Good Energy | 50% up to $10,500 | Open | Non-electric homes keep backup heat |
| Halifax | HalifACT Home Energy Upgrade (financing) | 4.75% over 10 years | Limited (~100 homes) | Oil-heated homes built before 2000 |
What happened to the federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program?
According to NRCan: - It offered up to $10,000 where delivered federally and up to $25,000 where co-delivered with provinces and territories, plus a $250 one-time payment in co-delivered regions. - It targeted oil-heated homeowners at median income or less. - July 31, 2026 was the last day to apply in Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec and Saskatchewan. Applications submitted before the deadline continue to be processed. - Homes had to be on an integrated electricity grid, so Nunavut and remote areas were ineligible. - In other provinces it is co-delivered through provincial programs, e.g., NL's takeCHARGE.
The oil-to-heat-pump checklist
- Get your oil records. NL requires a 12-month statement showing at least 500 litres. Other programs may ask too.
- Get a whole-home design. Several programs require whole-home heating (NL) or pay most for it (BC).
- Plan backup heat. NL requires a properly installed backup for central systems and warns that removing oil heat without backup may affect home insurance.
- Plan the tank removal. NL requires proof of oil tank removal and photos of the tank's HOST tag and serial number. Follow provincial disposal guidelines.
- Pre-approval first. NL, BC, Ontario and Nova Scotia all require approval before installation.
- Electrical. Your panel may need an upgrade. NL and Yukon count electrical upgrades as eligible costs.
- Stack the federal rebate when it opens. The PMO says the NHPR combines with provincial programs. Check each program's own stacking rules.
Costs
See how much a heat pump costs and the cost calculator. The government's own example puts a heat pump at about $15,000.
FAQ
What is the best oil-to-heat-pump rebate in Canada?
By maximum amount, Newfoundland and Labrador's takeCHARGE Oil to Electric (up to $22,000 for income-qualified households), followed by BC's CleanBC Energy Savings Program (up to $13,000).
Is the federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program still open?
It closed July 31, 2026 for Alberta, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Quebec and Saskatchewan. Elsewhere it runs through provincial delivery partners; check your province.
Will the National Heat Pump Rebate cover oil furnaces?
CBC reports it covers replacing oil systems, among others. Up to $10,000 below median income, otherwise $2,000. Not open yet.
Do I have to remove my oil tank?
For NL's Oil to Electric program, yes. Rules vary elsewhere.