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Federal · Coming in 2027

National Heat Pump Rebate

The Government of Canada announced a new rebate for eligible electric cold-climate air-source heat pumps. Here's what has been confirmed so far, what is still being finalized, and how to get ready.

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New · Coming in 2027Government of Canada · Federal

National Heat Pump Rebate

Up to $10,000 in federal heat pump rebates

Up to $10,000

Eligible households below the median income

$2,000

Other eligible homeowners

Announced so far

  • Announced by the Government of Canada on October 8, 2026
  • $2 billion over eight years, intended to support up to 820,000 households
  • For eligible electric cold-climate air-source heat pumps on the federal Eligible Products List
  • No energy audit required before or after installation
  • Planned streamlined online application portal, expected to open in early 2027
  • Households apply after their eligible heat pump is installed
  • Government states the rebate can be combined with existing provincial programs, subject to each program's rules
  • Retroactivity: the Government says eligible installations from November 1, 2026 can apply once the program launches

Still being finalized

  • Detailed eligibility criteria and income thresholds
  • Final list of eligible heat pump models
  • Application steps, required documents and reimbursement timing
  • Exact stacking rules with each provincial program

Applications are not open yet. Eligibility, amounts, timing and stacking are not guaranteed and will be confirmed by the Government of Canada. Atlantic Climate Control is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.

Sources: Canada.ca — National Heat Pump Rebate · Canada.ca — Backgrounder (Oct 8, 2026) · Prime Minister of Canada — News release

How to get ready

  • Confirm your home's current heating system and fuel
  • Ask us to recommend cold-climate heat pump models expected to be eligible
  • Keep invoices and equipment details from your installation
  • Check provincial programs that may also apply

Important

Applications are not open yet. Eligibility, rebate amounts, reimbursement timing and stacking with other incentives are not guaranteed and will be set by the Government of Canada. Atlantic Climate Control is an independent contractor and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.

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