What is open for Yellowknife homes in 2026
We read the Arctic Energy Alliance pages on October 21, 2026. Each card shows the date and links to the source.
Insulation
Ceiling up to $1,500, basement up to $2,500, crawlspace up to $2,000.
Wood or pellet stove
Purchase cost only. Mail in within 3 months.
Solar or ground-source heat pump
Pre-approval. Lower of 50% of cost or a savings calculation.
Air-source heat pump
We found no AEA rebate for air-source heat pumps on October 21, 2026.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump in Yellowknife? 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 Northwest Territories 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 Yellowknife homes look like
The 2021 Census counted 7,515 households in Yellowknife.
- Owners and renters. 57% own and 43% rent.
- Kinds of homes. 3,335 households (44%) live in single-detached houses, 1,940 in apartment buildings under five storeys, 890 in row houses and 545 (7%) in movable dwellings.
- Age and repairs. 2,315 homes (31%) were built before 1981, and 795 (11%) needed major repairs, the highest share in this batch.
About 9% of households earned under $50,000 in 2020, before tax.
Where to go, and how the rebates work
The Arctic Energy Alliance's main office is at 101-5102 51st Street, Yellowknife, phone 867-920-3333 or toll free 1-877-755-5855. It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 to 5:00, and closed Friday to Sunday. Its rebates are after-purchase and by mail. The AEA must receive your application within 3 months of the purchase date on your receipt. For the 2026/27 fiscal year, April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, you can claim up to two rebates on the same product type per household, and the AEA says rebates are no longer available on heating systems that use fossil fuels.
Insulation
With 11% of homes needing major repairs, an insulation job often comes with other work. The AEA pays up to $8,000 for exterior wall insulation, $1,500 for ceilings, $500 for exposed floors, $2,500 for basements, $625 for basement headers and $2,000 for crawlspaces. You claim them on the Residential Insulation Rebate Application Form. We did not read the AEA's rules for how the amount depends on the area you insulate, so ask the AEA what a specific job would earn before you commit.
Stoves, drain water heat recovery and solar
A wood stove or a wood pellet stove earns 50% of the purchase cost up to $2,000, not counting installation or accessories such as the chimney. A drain water heat recovery system with at least 30% efficiency earns $700. A programmable thermostat earns 50% up to $150, and you can claim up to 5 a year as an individual. The Renewable Energy program pays up to $20,000 for solar panels or ground-source heat pumps, and up to $30,000 for biomass heating such as a wood-pellet boiler. It is first come, first served with pre-approval, and the AEA asks you to contact them before you apply. It no longer funds grid-connected renewable electricity in communities that use hydroelectricity.
Heat pumps in Yellowknife
We found no AEA rebate for air-source heat pumps. That is a negative result, not proof that none exists, so ask the AEA. Its news list includes a June 9, 2026 study of how well heat pumps work in Yellowknife, which is a good read before you buy. Ottawa's National Heat Pump Rebate is expected in early 2027. See our National Heat Pump Rebate guide.
Every rebate guide for Yellowknife
Where to start in Yellowknife
- Phone or visit the AEA before you buy anything big.
- Keep your receipts. The AEA must receive your application within 3 months.
- For solar or a ground-source heat pump, get pre-approval first.
- Mail in the Residential Insulation Rebate Application Form for insulation jobs.
- Read the AEA's Yellowknife heat pump study before choosing a system.
Common questions
Does the AEA pay for a heat pump in Yellowknife?
We found no AEA rebate for air-source heat pumps. Ground-source heat pumps are listed under its Renewable Energy program, up to $20,000 with pre-approval.
How do I claim an AEA rebate?
Buy the product, complete the application form and mail it in with your receipt. The AEA must receive it within 3 months of the purchase date.
How much does a Yellowknife wood stove rebate pay?
50% of the purchase cost up to $2,000. Installation and accessories are not included.
Where is the AEA office in Yellowknife?
101-5102 51st Street. Phone 867-920-3333. Open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 to 5:00.
Does Yellowknife have its own home energy rebate?
We found no City of Yellowknife home energy rebate on the AEA's pages. The money comes from the Arctic Energy Alliance.
What to do next
Not sure where your home fits? Run the Northwest Territories rebate calculator, or read the province guide.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 21, 2026: Arctic Energy Alliance: Energy-Efficient Products, Arctic Energy Alliance: Renewable Energy, Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile. All Yellowknife rebates →
