Federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (Alberta)
The federal grant of up to $10,000 to switch from oil to a heat pump closed to Albertans on July 31, 2026.
What to do: Income-qualified Calgarians can apply to the Calgary Home Upgrades Program.
What ended, what's new, and what to do before the next deadline. Last checked September 29, 2026.
Short answer: July to September 2026: 7 rebate changes we track. 6 programs ended, paused or were cut, 0 were new or increased, and 1 changed their rules. 2 deadlines are coming up: Nova Scotia Heating Assistance Rebate (HARP) (October 1, 2026); BC Hydro heat pump bonus (October 31, 2026).
| Where | Changes | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 2 | CleanBC Energy Savings Program (income-qualified); BC Hydro net metering |
| Alberta | 3 | Calgary Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP); Lethbridge and St. Albert CEIP; Federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (Alberta) |
| Nova Scotia | 2 | Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (Nova Scotia); Nova Scotia Moderate Income Rebate |
The federal grant of up to $10,000 to switch from oil to a heat pump closed to Albertans on July 31, 2026.
What to do: Income-qualified Calgarians can apply to the Calgary Home Upgrades Program.
Closed to new applicants on July 2, 2026 after funding ran out. A standby list is reviewed only if money frees up.
What to do: The Home Energy Assessment still pays up to $5,000, and moderate-income homes can add up to $5,000 more.
Calgary's CEIP financing (up to $50,000 repaid on your property tax) is closed to new applications until winter 2026/2027.
What to do: Watch for the reopening, or check whether your town's CEIP is open.
Lethbridge's CEIP is at capacity and closed to new pre-qualification. St. Albert is taking waitlist applications only.
What to do: Join the waitlist early; it's first come, first served.
New rules for invoices from July 6, 2026: heat pump rebates for switching from gas, oil or propane are now $13,000, $7,000 or $3,500 by income level, plus a $3,000 northern top-up for levels 1 and 2.
What to do: Check your income level before you get quotes.
The provincial top-up was cut from a maximum of $10,000 to $5,000. Stacked with the Home Energy Assessment, the most you can get is now $10,000.
What to do: Book a Home Energy Assessment first; it unlocks both.
Net metering closed to new customers. New solar owners get the self-generation rate, which pays 10 cents per kWh for power you export.
What to do: Size solar for your own use; a battery helps you use more of it yourself.
Every entry comes from an official program page, linked on each card. We re-check each source once a month. See the full running list on the rebate tracker, or email [email protected] if something looks out of date.
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