Short answer
The Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP, sometimes typed "HRS" or "HERS") is Ontario's main home energy rebate for 2026. It is run by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy (IESO). It pays up to $7,500 for a cold-climate air source heat pump if you heat with electricity, oil, propane or wood (up to $2,000 if you heat with Enbridge natural gas), up to $10,000 for solar plus a battery, $125 for a smart thermostat, and up to $7,700 for insulation. It does not pay for a new gas furnace.
Who can get the Home Renovation Savings rebates?
You need to own the home. It has to be a detached or semi-detached house, a row house or townhome, or a mobile home on a permanent foundation. Brand-new homes you've lived in for 6 months or less don't count. You also need to be one of these:
- An Enbridge Gas home customer who heats mainly with a natural gas furnace or boiler, or
- Connected to Ontario's power grid and heating with electricity, oil, propane or wood.
Which group you're in changes your heat pump amount a lot, so check this first.
Heat pump rebate Ontario 2026: how much?
No home energy assessment is needed for a heat pump. The amount depends on how you heat today and the size of the heat pump (in tons).
| How you heat now | Cold-climate air source | Ground source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity, oil, propane or wood | $1,250/ton, up to $7,500 | $2,000/ton, up to $12,000 |
| Enbridge natural gas | $500/ton, up to $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Rented heat pump | $500/ton, up to $2,000 | $3,000 |
So the "up to $12,000" you see in ads is only for a ground source (geothermal) system in a home that doesn't heat with gas. Most gas-heated homes in cities like Toronto or Ottawa will see up to $2,000 for an air source unit. See heat pump rebate tiers explained for more.
Is there an Ontario rebate for a new furnace?
Not through this program. The Home Renovation Savings Program lists heat pumps, not gas furnaces. If your furnace is dying, a cold-climate heat pump (often paired with your furnace as backup) is the upgrade that gets a rebate. If your household income is lower, the free Energy Affordability Program (below) is also worth a look.
Rebates you can get without an assessment
| Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Heat pump | $2,000 to $12,000 (table above) |
| Solar panels | $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000, max 50% of cost |
| Battery (installed with new solar) | $300 per kWh, up to $5,000, max 50% of cost |
| Attic insulation | up to $1,250 |
| Smart thermostat | $125 |
| Appliances | up to $200 each |
Two catches on solar: the battery must go in with new solar (not on its own), and if you take this rebate you can't also sign a net-metering deal with your utility. Read solar rebate vs. net metering before you pick.
Rebates that need a home energy assessment
These pay more. You book an assessment before and after the work. The program gives back $600 toward the assessments, and a $500 bonus if you do three or more upgrades.
| Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Attic insulation (to R-50) | $900 to $1,500, based on what's there now |
| Exterior walls | $1,200 to $3,600 |
| Basement walls | $900 to $1,500 |
| Crawlspace walls or ceiling | $600 to $1,200 |
| Cathedral ceiling / flat roof | $780 |
| Basement slab / foundation header / exposed floor | $500 / $300 / $300 |
| Windows and doors | $100 per opening |
| Heat pump water heater | $500 |
| Air sealing | $200, or $250 if you beat the target by 10% |
Insulation adds up to $7,700 in total. Looking for "insulation rebates"? This table is it. Our Ontario insulation guide goes deeper.
Example: a gas-heated Toronto home
- 3-ton air source heat pump (Enbridge gas customer): $1,500
- Attic from R-12 to R-50, with assessment: $1,500
- Exterior walls above R-20: $3,600
- 6 new windows: $600
- Assessment rebate: $600, plus 3-upgrade bonus: $500
That's about $8,300 back. Same house heated with electric baseboards? The heat pump alone could be $3,750 instead of $1,500.
Other Ontario home improvement grants and loans
| Program | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Affordability Program | Free upgrades (insulation, thermostats, appliances, some heat pumps for oil-heated homes) for lower-income homes. Example limit: about $96,400 income for a family of four. | Open |
| Peak Perks (Save on Energy) | $75 for enrolling a smart thermostat that runs central air or a heat pump, then $20 a year. | Open |
| Toronto HELP loan | City loan up to $125,000, repaid over up to 20 years on your property tax bill. | Open |
| Better Homes Ottawa Loan | City loan up to $125,000 (or 10% of home value), 20 years; interest-free for some incomes. | Open |
| Canada Greener Homes Loan | Federal interest-free loan. | Closed to new applicants Oct 1, 2025 |
More: Toronto HELP explained · Better Homes Ottawa loan · what replaced the federal loan.
How to apply
- Check you qualify (owner, home type, gas or electric heating) on homerenovationsavings.ca.
- For heat pumps, solar, attic, thermostats and appliances: use a participating contractor or retailer and apply with your receipts. For a thermostat bought yourself, upload the receipt within 60 days.
- For walls, windows, basement, air sealing or a heat pump water heater: book the first home energy assessment before any work starts.
- Keep invoices showing model numbers and sizes. Missing paperwork is the top reason claims get rejected (see why Ontario rebates get rejected).
Common questions
Is "HERS rebate" the same thing?
Usually, yes. People often mean the Home Renovation Savings Program. Its official short name is HRS.
Can I get the rebate if I rent?
No. The program is for homeowners. Renters with lower incomes can look at the Energy Affordability Program.
Does the program have an end date?
The official site doesn't list one as of September 26, 2026. Amounts can change, so check before you sign a contract.
Can I get a free smart thermostat?
Only through the income-qualified Energy Affordability Program. Everyone else can get $125 back from HRS, plus $75 from Peak Perks if the thermostat runs central air or a heat pump.
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