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St. John's heat pump rebates
In St. John's, the best-case combined heat pump rebate is up to $32,000: up to $22,000 from Newfoundland and Labrador programs plus up to $10,000 from the federal National Heat Pump Rebate (below-median income; $2,000 otherwise, not open yet).
Programs available in St. John's
| Program | Amount / terms | Status / notes |
|---|---|---|
| takeCHARGE Oil to Electric Incentive (income-qualified) | Up to $22,000 | Open; oil (≥500 L/yr) or propane (≥1,000 L) homes; pre-approval; oil tank removal; paid to installer |
| takeCHARGE Oil to Electric (general stream) | Details pending (amount not confirmed from official table) | |
| Federal National Heat Pump Rebate | Up to $10,000 (below provincial median income) / $2,000 (others) | Announced Oct 8, 2026; not open yet |
Heating in St. John's: what matters
St. John's has a damp, windy maritime climate, and many older homes downtown and around the city were built for oil furnaces or electric baseboards. Newfoundland's income-qualified oil-to-electric program is one of the largest heat pump incentives in Canada, making oil homes the biggest winners.
Next steps
- Get 2–3 quotes for an eligible cold-climate model (request quotes).
- Get pre-approval where required before installing.
- Check your total in the calculator and costs in the cost calculator.
See also: Newfoundland and Labrador rebates · All cities · Furnace died? · Heat pump costs · Heat pumps at -30°C
Sources: takechargenl.ca · www.canada.ca
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FAQ
What is the maximum heat pump rebate in St. John's?
In St. John's, the best-case combined heat pump rebate is up to $32,000: up to $22,000 from Newfoundland and Labrador programs plus up to $10,000 from the federal National Heat Pump Rebate (below-median income; $2,000 otherwise, not open yet).
How much can I get to switch from oil to a heat pump in St. John's?
Up to $22,000 through takeCHARGE for income-qualified oil or propane homes, plus the federal rebate once it opens (stacking rules for this co-funded program are unconfirmed).
I heat with electric baseboards in St. John's. Is there a rebate?
The takeCHARGE oil-to-electric program is for oil and propane homes. Electric homes would rely on the federal rebate once it opens.
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