Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program

Status: Program closing soon

Program deadlines

• January 31, 2027: Deadline to upload your final receipts and the mandatory attestation form
  • All work must be completed and paid for before the deadline
  • To submit your final receipts and the attestation form signed by your contractor, log in to the Canada Greener Homes portal on or before January 31, 2027
  • Program officers will review your documents
  • You may be contacted to arrange a verification visit to confirm compliance with program requirements
• July 31, 2026: Last day to apply to the program. Applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be processed.

For more details, visit How the process works.

The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program helps homeowners who are currently heating their homes with oil, transition to eligible electric heat pump systems. Making the switch can help you save thousands of dollars on your heating bills every year and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Is your home heated by oil?

You may be eligible to receive an upfront payment of up to $10,000 to switch from oil heating to new, energy-efficient heat pumps if:

• you are a Canadian homeowner
• you heat your home with oil
• your household income is at or below the median household after-tax income
• you meet all eligibility criteria

Note: Your home must be connected to an integrated electricity grid to be eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program. Due to grid requirements, homeowners in Nunavut, remote areas of Quebec, and other remote areas of Canada, are ineligible for the program. If you’re unsure if your location is eligible, contact us at enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca.

Program funding

Up to $10,000

For the purchase and installation of eligible heat pump systems, and any of the following associated eligible costs related to the installation, if required:

• Necessary electrical and mechanical upgrades to your home for new electric heat pump system
• The safe removal of your oil tank
• Installation of a supplemental electric heating system (as required)
• Switching over other oil-using household systems, such as an electric water heater (where necessary)
• Installation of outdoor piping loops for ground source heat pumps

Upfront payment

Following the approval of your application, you will receive a cheque. In most cases, this means you will receive your funds in advance of having to pay for any of the related costs.

The upfront payment is applicable for homeowners where the program is delivered exclusively by the federal government.

The funding can be combined with additional financial assistance from other existing federal, provincial, territorial, and utility programs.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements throughout the program to be eligible for funding. This includes complying with the mandatory technical criteria and conditions, and completing an attestation form. (A home energy evaluation may not be required to participate in the OHPA program).

Note: Your province or territory may require the removal of an oil tank that is no longer in use. It is your responsibility to verify and adhere to all relevant regulations. The OHPA program does not require removal; however, the cost to remove it is an eligible expense under the program.

Review the eligibility criteria and program requirements.

Find out which heat pumps were eligible under the OHPA program and learn:

• Eligible heat pumps
• What to know before and after installing a heat pump
• Questions to ask your contractor
• Sizing, operation and maintenance

Testimonials

We asked homeowners to share their experience with the OHPA program. Find out what they had to say at:

OHPA success stories and tips from homeowners