Low to median income homeowners who were heating their homes with oil and have already installed a heat pump as part of the Canada Greener Homes Grant on or after January 1st, 2023, may be eligible for up to $5,000 in additional grant funding under the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program. These homeowners will receive an email from the Canada Greener Homes Initiative with information on how to apply.
If your household income meets the OHPA eligibility threshold and you purchased at least 500 litres of heating oil in the 12 months prior to installing your new heat pump, you could be eligible to receive this additional funding.
For homeowners residing in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, please visit your provincial programs for more information as details vary.
NOVA SCOTIA APPLICANTS
Helping you save energy and make your home more comfortable
The Canada Greener Homes Grant is co-delivered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Efficiency Nova Scotia, through the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program.
Grants are provided to eligible homeowners for recommended and eligible retrofits such as home insulation, windows and doors, heat pumps and renewable energy systems.
While the Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed to new applicants, there are currently other programs available throughout Canada which can help you make your home more energy efficient. To explore other funding opportunities, visit:
- The strengthened Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program
- The Canada Greener Homes Loan
- Financial incentives by province
To get back a portion of your costs for eligible home retrofits
As a maximum contribution toward the total costs of your pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
NOTE: This information is intended only for existing applicants residing in Nova Scotia.
Existing applicants residing in the following locations should refer to their listed webpage for information:
I’m an existing applicant
Nova Scotia homeowners with active applications must continue through Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program to continue their journey.
Nova Scotia is processing applications as of March 13, 2023
As of March 13, 2023, Efficiency Nova Scotia is processing NRCan’s Canada Greener Homes Grant through its Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program for Nova Scotia residents.
Unsolicited phone calls or door-to-door visits—Remain vigilant!
NRCan has not approved any third parties to make unsolicited contact with homeowners to register for or participate in the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The Government of Canada, NRCan and its family of brands (ENERGY STAR®, EnerGuide) never solicit over the telephone, or by email or go door-to-door asking to enter Canadians’ homes to inspect, sell, or rent heating and cooling products. EnerGuide home energy evaluations are performed by licensed service organizations only at the request of homeowners. Learn how to recognize energy scams.
Resources for Nova Scotia existing applicants
Program information
Need a loan for your retrofit?
The Canada Greener Homes Loan offers interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to help Canadians make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable. Homeowners are required to complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation to participate in the program. Only retrofits that are recommended by an energy advisor and that have not yet been started are eligible.
Learn more about how to apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan
Contact us
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Grant inquiries
Email: canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Phone: 1-833-674-8282
TTY: 1-800-465-7735
Loan inquiries
Phone: 1-866-292-9517
Email: Questions@cghli.ca
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The Canada Greener Homes Initiative is committed to providing a barrier-free application process. We encourage you to advise us of any accommodations you may need. Please contact us either by email, toll-free number or TTY and we will happily assist you.
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