What is open for Summerside homes in 2026
We read the Government of PEI pages on October 21, 2026. Each card shows the date and links to the source.
Heat pump
PEI's heat pump rebate ended on April 15, 2026. Bought one between April 15, 2025 and April 15, 2026? Apply within a year of buying.
Free heat pumps
Households already in line will be contacted by contractors.
Free insulation
Income under $55,000, home assessed at $300,000 or less, owned and lived in all year. Apply in person at Access PEI.
Insulation, windows, air sealing
Insulation by R-value, air sealing from $150. Homeowners and landlords. Higher rates under $35,000 income.
Energy audit
Required for the insulation rebates. The province pays the rest.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump in Summerside? 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 Prince Edward Island 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 Summerside homes look like
The 2021 Census counted 7,095 households in the City of Summerside. What stands out:
- More houses. 3,485 households (49%) live in single-detached houses, and another 755 in row houses and 735 in semi-detached houses.
- Older homes. About 55% were built before 1981, which is higher than in Charlottetown.
- Mobile homes. 475 households (7%) live in movable dwellings. We found nothing on the province's pages about whether these homes qualify, so ask efficiencyPEI before you book an audit.
- Repairs. 460 homes (6%) needed major repairs, such as bad wiring, plumbing or structure.
The median household total income was $63,200 in 2020, and about 22% of households earned under $35,000. These are Census figures before tax, not the programs' own income tests.
Insulation comes first in older Summerside homes
With 55% of homes built before 1981, attics and basement walls are where older houses lose the most heat. PEI pays for both. The attic rate is $3.50 per 100 square feet for each R-value you add, or $5.50 if your income is under $35,000. The minimum total is R50 for a flat ceiling and R28 for a sloped one. Basement and other below-grade walls pay $21 per 100 square feet per R-value, or $34 for lower incomes, with a minimum increase of R12.
Here is how the rebate adds up. The province's own example is a 30 by 40 foot basement with 8 foot walls going from R0 to R12, which earns $2,822.40. Your home will be different, and the audit tells you the numbers.
Free insulation for owners under $55,000
Owners with a household income under $55,000, a home assessed at $300,000 or less, and a home they live in all year can apply for Free Home Insulation. It pays for the insulation, the materials and the contractor. Summerside has an Access PEI location, and applications are made in person at any Access PEI office. Wait for approval before work starts. Seasonal properties do not qualify.
Windows, doors and air sealing
Old houses also leak around windows and doors. The Home Insulation Rebates pay $125 for each ENERGY STAR window, door or skylight up to $1,000, or $245 each up to $2,000 for incomes under $35,000. Air sealing pays $150, $375 or $575 for 10%, 20% or 30% less air leakage, and $250, $650 or $1,000 at the lower income rate. All of it needs the $99 audit first and a follow-up audit after the work.
Heat pumps in Summerside
PEI's heat pump rebate ended on April 15, 2026, and free heat pump applications are closed. If you bought one between April 15, 2025 and April 15, 2026, you can still apply within a year of buying. Ottawa expects its National Heat Pump Rebate to start in early 2027. See our National Heat Pump Rebate guide.
Every rebate guide for Summerside
Where to start in Summerside
- Check your income and your home's assessed value against the free insulation rules.
- If you qualify, apply in person at an Access PEI office and wait for approval.
- If not, book the $99 energy audit with an approved company.
- Do the insulation, windows and air sealing, then book the follow-up inspection.
- Keep your receipts and send the payment form to efficiencyPEI.
Common questions
Is there a heat pump rebate in Summerside?
Not for new purchases. PEI's heat pump rebates ended on April 15, 2026. If you bought one between April 15, 2025 and April 15, 2026, you can still apply within one year.
Does a mobile home in Summerside qualify for PEI insulation rebates?
We could not find that on the province's pages. Ask efficiencyPEI at 1-877-734-6336 before you book the audit.
Where do I apply for free insulation in Summerside?
In person at any Access PEI location, including the one in Summerside. Wait for approval before any work starts.
How much do the PEI window rebates pay?
$125 per ENERGY STAR window, door or skylight, up to $1,000 per property. If your income is under $35,000, it is $245 each up to $2,000.
Does Summerside have its own home rebate?
We found no City of Summerside home energy rebate on the province's pages. The money comes from efficiencyPEI and the province.
What to do next
Not sure where your home fits? Run the Prince Edward Island rebate calculator, or read the province guide.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 21, 2026: Government of PEI: heat pumps, Government of PEI: home insulation programs, Government of PEI: home energy assessments, Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile. All Summerside rebates →
