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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.

ONTARIO APPLICANTS

Helping you save energy and make your home more comfortable

The Canada Greener Homes Grant is co-delivered by Natural Resources Canada and Enbridge Gas in Ontario under the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) 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:

Grants from $125 to $5,000
To get back a portion of your costs for eligible home retrofits
Up to $600
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 Ontario.

Existing applicants residing in the following locations should refer to their listed webpage for information:

I’m an existing applicant who applied for the grant after January 4, 2023.

Ontario homeowners with active applications must continue through the Enbridge Gas Home Energy Rebate Plus program (HER+) to continue your journey.

Continue through Enbridge Gas

I’m an existing applicant who applied for the grant prior to January 4, 2023.

Ontario homeowners who applied for the Canada Greener Homes Grant before January 4, 2023, can continue using the Canada Greener Homes portal to make changes to their application, send or receive documents, or request funding.

Log in to the Canada Greener Homes portal

How the process works

The Ontario homeowner journey for existing applicants

NOTE: Enbridge (HER+ program) is no longer accepting applications
Visit Enbridge Gas for more information
STEP 2A: Pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
Prioritize your renovations
STEP 2B: Interest-free loan (optional)
Apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan
STEP 3: Retrofit your home
Consult your Renovation Upgrade Report (RUR)
STEP 4: Post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
Your energy advisor will send you the documents by email or mail
STEP 5: Receive your Canada Greener Homes Grant and HER+ program rebate
Enjoy the benefits and savings of a greener home

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 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

Business hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time)

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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Accessibility
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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