The breakdown
Enbridge Gas customers (switching from gas)
up to $2,000
Cold-climate air-source: $500/ton, up to $2,000.
Enbridge Gas customers, ground-source
$3,000
Flat rebate for ground-source systems.
Electric, oil, propane, or wood heat
up to $7,500
Cold-climate air-source: $1,250/ton, up to $7,500.
Electric, oil, propane, or wood, ground-source
up to $12,000
$2,000/ton, up to $12,000.
The unit must be on Natural Resources Canada's qualified products list for cold-climate air-source or ground-source heat pumps.
Financing the rest
The Better Homes Ottawa loan can cover the remainder of an electric/oil/propane/wood-to-heat-pump conversion — but it won't finance a like-for-like gas furnace swap, since gas-powered upgrades are excluded from that program.
How to claim it
- Complete the eligibility form on the Save on Energy portal
- Select a participating HVAC contractor
- Get mandatory pre-installation approval before work starts
- Installation is completed
- Contractor submits the post-installation application
- Rebate cheque arrives within 60 days of approval
Get an exact number: Fill out our free assessment tool to see your Ottawa-specific rebate amount.
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Next steps
View all Ottawa rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.