HomeEnergySaver Program
Keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer while saving energy with a new heat pump.
Apply nowPurchase and install a new heat pump to receive up to $5,000 for an air source heat pump or $10,000 for a ground source heat pump.
The HomeEnergySaver program offers incentives to Ontario homeowners with electrically heated homes located in eligible areas to purchase and install a heat pump.
What are heat pumps?
Heat pumps are energy efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling systems that can help save energy.
Learn more about heat pumps
Available incentives
Participants are limited to one heat pump incentive and one smart thermostat incentive per home.
| Home Upgrade | Incentive |
|---|---|
|
Mini-split cold climate air source heat pump |
$2,500 |
|
Multi-split cold climate air source heat pump (2 heads) |
$2,500 |
|
Multi-split cold climate air source heat pump (3 to 4 heads) |
$5,000 |
|
Central cold climate air source heat pump |
$5,000 |
|
Ground source heat pump |
$10,000 |
|
Smart thermostat (available with verified installation of a heat pump) |
$75 |
Eligibility
You are eligible for the HomeEnergySaver program if:
- Your home is located in an eligible postal code (see below).
- You own the home.
- Your home is one of the following:
- Single family dwelling
- Semi-detached
- Duplex
- Row/townhouse
- Apartment/condo unit in a building 3 storeys or shorter
- Your home was built before February 26, 2024.
- Your home’s primary heating system is electric.
| Region | Forward Sortation Area (FSA) |
|---|---|
|
Barrie/Muskoka |
L0M, L3V, L4M, L4N, P0A, P0B, P0C, P0E, P0G, P0K, P1H, P1L, P1P, P2A |
|
Elmira |
N0B, N3B |
|
Kenora |
P0X, P9N |
|
Kingston Area |
K7G, K7K, K7L, K7M, K7N, K7P |
|
Mississauga/Brampton |
L5C, L5E, L6Z |
|
Niagara Region |
L0S, L2A, L2E, L2G, L2H, L2J, L2M, L2N, L2P, L2R, L2S, L2T, L2V, L2W, L3B, L3C, L3K, L3M, N1A, portions of L0R |
|
Ottawa |
K1A, K1B, K1C, K1E, K1G, K1H, K1J, K1K, K1L, K1M, K1N, K1P, K1R, K1S, K1T, K1V, K1W, K1X, K1Y, K1Z, K2A, K2B, K2C, K2E, K2G, K2H, K2J, K2K, K2L, K2M, K2P, K2R, K2S, K2T, K2V, K2W, K4A, K4B, K4M, K4P |
|
Pembroke Area |
K8A, K8B, K8H |
|
Peterborough/Belleville |
K0J, K0L, K0M, K8N, K8P, K8V |
|
Southern Huron Perth |
N0K, N0L, N0M, N4X |
|
Toronto |
M5E, M5H, M5J, M5K, M5L, M5M, M5N, M5P, M5T, M5V, M6A, M6B, M6C, M6E, M6G, M6H, M6J, M6K, M6L, M6M, M6N, M6P, M6S, M8V, M8W, M8X, M8Y, M8Z, M9A, M9B, M9C, M1P, M4M, M4A, M4C, M1V, M2M, M1B, M1G, M4N, M4R, M9L, M4G, M1X, M2H, M3H, M1L, M5A, M5G, M9R, M9V, M9W, M4Y, M4V, M1C, M1E, M1H, M1J, M1K, M1M, M1N, M1R, M1S, M1T, M1W, M2J, M2K, M2L, M2N, M2P, M2R, M3A, M3B, M3C, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4B, M4E, M4H, M4J, M4K, M4L, M4P, M4S, M4T, M4W, M4X, M5B, M5C, M5R, M5S, M5W, M5X, M6R, M7A, M7Y, M9M, M9N, M9P |
|
Waubaushene |
L0K, L0L, L4R, L9M |
|
Windsor Essex |
N0P, N0R, N8H, N8M, N8N, N8P, N8R, N8S, N8T, N8V, N8W, N8X, N8Y, N9A, N9B, N9C, N9E, N9G, N9H, N9J, N9K, N9V, N9Y |
|
York Region |
L3R, L3T, L4B, L4C, L4S, L6B, L6C, L6E, L3P, L4E, L7B, L4H, L4K, L0J, L4L, L4C, L7B, L6A, L3L, L4G, L4J, L6G |
- The heat pump must be installed by a contractor who has met the program eligibility requirements.
- The heat pump must be on the NRCan qualified product list for Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pumps or Ground Source Heat Pumps. The products on these lists meet energy-efficiency requirements.
- The heat pump must be properly sized to meet the building heat load requirements and comply with applicable laws, building codes and guidelines, and any additional permitting requirements. This includes any connected ductwork.
- The heat pump must be capable of operating year-round. Existing electric resistance heating, including electric baseboards or electric furnaces, may be retained as backup heating.
- To receive the smart thermostat incentive, the smart thermostat must:
- Be installed at the same time as the heat pump.
- Be able to connect to Wi-Fi and control the installed heat pump.
Please review the Program Requirements for full program eligibility and requirements.
How it works
Step 1: Before you begin
Determine if you qualify for the program.
Then, find a contractor registered with the program to properly size and install your heat pump. Your contractor can also submit the HomeEnergySaver application forms on your behalf.
This program is open to all contractors who meet the program requirements. If you are working with a contractor who is not yet registered with the program, they can reach out to the program team at hespcontractors@summerhill.com to join.
Step 2: Complete the pre-installation form
Before you install your heat pump, let us know you are interested in receiving an incentive by completing the pre-installation form. Please note that the pre-installation form will not automatically save your answers — please review the application checklist to see everything you need for a successful submission.
Submitting the pre-installation form does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Once you receive approval, you will receive instructions on how to move forward with your application.
Apply nowStep 3: Install your heat pump
Work with your program-verified contractor to schedule the installation of your chosen heat pump.
Step 4: Submit your post-installation form
Let us know that you have successfully installed your heat pump within 90 days of installation. You will need to attach documentation such as your final invoice to your post-installation form. Please review the application checklist to see everything you need for a successful submission.
Applications deemed incomplete will have an opportunity to update their submission within 10 business days. Participants with successful applications will receive notice of when they can expect to receive their incentive payment.
Resources
About heat pumps
HomeEnergySaver application
FAQs
The HomeEnergySaver program offers incentives to Ontario homeowners with electrically heated homes located in eligible areas to purchase and install heat pumps that can help manage their energy use more effectively. Participants will also receive an additional financial incentive for a smart thermostat that can maximize the operation of their new heat pump.
By calling 1-888-795-3352 or by completing an application here.
You can find the list of eligible equipment below:
You can find a list of program-verified contractors here.
This program is open to all contractors who meet the program requirements. If you are working with a contractor that is currently not part of the program, please have them complete the contractor registration form. A HomeEnergySaver representative will reach out to them within five business days to help your contractor complete the registration process.
Yes, as long as your contactor is a program-verified contractor. This program is open to all contractors who meet the program requirements. If you are working with a contractor that is currently not part of the program, please have them reach out to the program team complete the contractor registration form. A HomeEnergySaver representative will reach out to them within five business days to help your contractor complete the registration process.
The HomeEnergySaver program is offered as a local initiative program (LIP). These programs are intended to deliver conservation and demand management savings in targeted areas of the province with identified electricity system needs. The objective is to reduce demand in these areas to avoid or defer transmission investment.
The areas that have been identified as eligible for the local initiatives were chosen in collaboration with the IESO’s regional planning team and include areas where demand growth is happening more quickly than the provincial average and where electricity infrastructure may need reinforcement in years to come.
Homes built after February 26, 2024, will not be eligible for the program.
The HomeEnergySaver Program allows stacking incentives, but the total of incentives received cannot exceed the project's total cost.
You may upload your documents to the participant portal or email the program team at info@hesprogram.ca to have the HomeEnergySaver program team upload on your behalf.
You will receive your incentive once your post-installation application has been received and approved.
No, this program is for new installations only.
To become a HomeEnergySaver program-verified contractor, a contractor must:
- Hold a valid Ontario Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic Licence 313D.
- Hold a valid Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) registration certificate.
- Hold a valid Ozone Depletion Prevention certificate.
- Have appropriate insurance coverage (general liability insurance).
- Have completed or will complete manufacturer’s training (if applicable) on the heat pump that will be installed.
If you fulfill the requirements above, please complete the contractor registration form. A HomeEnergySaver representative will reach out to you within five business days to help you complete the process.
The heat pump sizing tool is designed to assist HVAC contractors with sizing and selecting ASHP’s for Canadian Climates in residential applications.
Information on the heat pump sizing tool and to download the tool is here.
Once you’ve submitted your documents and have been verified through the program. You will receive an email notification with your Contractor Login.
For more information
For questions about HomeEnergySaver, please reach out to the program team:
Phone number: 1-888-795-3352
Email: info@hesprogram.ca
Contractors interested in becoming a HomeEnergySaver Program-verified contractor can contact hespcontractors@summerhill.com.