What is open for Winnipeg homes in 2026
We read the Efficiency Manitoba pages on October 21, 2026. Each card shows the date and links to the source.
Heat pump
Cold climate model that adds to electric or gas heat, or replaces propane or oil. Registered contractor.
Insulation
Approval before any work. Air sealing bonus up to $1,000.
Windows and doors
ENERGY STAR, at least triple pane. Apply within 90 days.
Free upgrades
Income limits by household size. Single or semi-detached home.
Smart thermostat
Up to $150 in the first year with an eligible ecobee and Peak Partners.
Federal oil switch
The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program is closed.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump in Winnipeg? Ottawa says you can add this on top of provincial rebates.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the Manitoba rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
Join the launch alert
- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
Know someone with old heating? Send them this.
Only emails about this rebate. No spam, no sales calls. Unsubscribe anytime.
How Ottawa says it will work (plans, not final rules)
- Apply online when your heating breaks or gets old
- Approved in 24 hours no home energy audit needed
- Payment approved in 5 days sent by direct deposit after you upload receipts
Read everything we know so far Official page: canada.ca
What Winnipeg homes look like
The 2021 Census counted 300,430 households in the City of Winnipeg. Five numbers shape which rebates fit:
- Older homes. 186,420 homes (62%) were built before 1981, and only 21,140 since 2016.
- Houses. 172,765 households (58%) live in single-detached houses and 12,015 in semi-detached houses.
- Apartments. 97,485 households (32%) live in apartment buildings.
- Owners and renters. 63% own and 37% rent.
- Repairs. 19,580 homes (7%) needed major repairs.
The median household total income was $80,000 in 2020, before tax, and about 28% of households earned under $50,000. Those are Census figures, not the programs' own income tests.
Older Winnipeg homes: insulation first
Efficiency Manitoba's Home Insulation Rebate pays by the square foot for the R-value you add. Here are two examples from the official rates, using made-up home sizes, so they show the method and not your rebate:
| Job | Rate | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Open attic from R-20 to R-50 on 1,000 square feet | $0.03 per R per sq ft | $900 |
| Wall cavities from R-0 to R-12 on 800 square feet | $0.06 per R per sq ft | $576 |
An attic must start at R-34 or less and finish at R-50 to R-60. Wall cavities must start at R-12 or less. The most important rule: get approval before you buy materials or start any work, including removing drywall. Efficiency Manitoba may pick your home for a pre-verification inspection of the original R-values. You then have 12 months to install. If you add comprehensive air sealing with before and after EnerGuide evaluations, you can get up to $1,000 more.
Free upgrades for lower-income Winnipeg homes
About 184,780 Winnipeg households live in single-detached or semi-detached homes, the types the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program serves. It gives free and subsidized upgrades, finds the contractors and pays up front. The total household income before deductions must be at or below $46,264 for one person, $57,595 for two, $70,806 for three or $85,968 for four. Renters with a limited income, landlords and some First Nation households can apply too. The program also lists the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program for people who rent an apartment suite or manage an apartment building, which matters in a city where 32% of households live in apartments.
Heat pumps, windows and thermostats
A ducted cold climate air source heat pump earns $2,000, and a ductless one $1,500, when it supplements electric resistance or natural gas heat or replaces propane or oil. Your contractor must be registered with Efficiency Manitoba and files within 90 days of installation. Windows and doors pay $100 each for ENERGY STAR units with at least triple pane glass. A smart thermostat pays $50. Manitoba Hydro's Home Energy Efficiency Loan can finance the work, and you should apply for it before starting.
Ottawa's National Heat Pump Rebate is expected in early 2027, and how it combines with Efficiency Manitoba is not published. See our National Heat Pump Rebate guide.
Every rebate guide for Winnipeg
Where to start in Winnipeg
- Look at your attic and walls first. Older homes lose the most heat there.
- Check the income limits for the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program before you pay for anything.
- Get approval for insulation work before buying materials or starting.
- For a heat pump, hire a contractor registered with Efficiency Manitoba.
- Keep every invoice and apply inside the 90-day windows.
Common questions
How much is the Winnipeg heat pump rebate?
$2,000 for a ducted cold climate air source heat pump and $1,500 for a ductless one, through Efficiency Manitoba, for an existing primary home with a registered contractor.
Do I need approval before insulating a Winnipeg home?
Yes. Efficiency Manitoba says to get approval before buying materials or starting any work, including removing drywall or old insulation.
Who qualifies for free upgrades in Winnipeg?
Income-qualifying households in single-detached or semi-detached homes lived in year-round. The limit is $46,264 for one person and $85,968 for four.
Can renters in Winnipeg get rebates?
Renters with a limited income can apply to the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program, and apartment renters and building managers can look at the In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program.
Does the City of Winnipeg have its own home energy rebate?
We found no City of Winnipeg home energy rebate on Efficiency Manitoba's pages. The money comes from Efficiency Manitoba.
What to do next
Not sure where your home fits? Run the Manitoba rebate calculator, or read the province guide.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 21, 2026: Efficiency Manitoba: air source heat pump rebate, Efficiency Manitoba: home insulation rebate, Efficiency Manitoba: Energy Efficiency Assistance Program, Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile. All Winnipeg rebates →
