Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program
The information on this page is for applicants residing in: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
If you reside in British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island, visit our participating provinces/territories page for information, as details vary.
Note: Due to grid requirements, homeowners in Nunavut are ineligible for the OHPA program.
Is your home heated by oil? Is your household at or below the median household after-tax income?
Canadian homeowners who answer “yes” may be eligible to receive an upfront payment of up-to-$10,000 to switch from oil heating to new, energy-efficient heat pumps.
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.
Where can I learn about heat pumps?
There are several important considerations when operating a heat pump.
We have resources for you:
Heat pumps – Find the facts and watch the videos
Heat pumps for the OHPA program – What you need to know before and after installing an electric heat pump
Heating and cooling with a heat pump – Learn more in this in-depth booklet
Air-source heat pumps:
- Sizing Considerations (Ask your contractor)
- Operation Considerations
- Maintenance Considerations
Ground-source heat pumps:
- Sizing Considerations (Ask your contractor)
- Operation Considerations
- Maintenance Considerations
It’s now easier for low-to-median income households throughout Canada to apply to the OHPA program due to improvements to the eligibility criteria.
Check if your income level is eligible
Participating provinces and territories have an agreement with the federal government for delivery of the OHPA program. If you live in one of the participating provinces or territories, additional funding is available.
Learn more about the program in your participating province/territory
Eligibility criteria and enhancements
Applicants are advised to carefully consider the program’s eligibility criteria, including the mandatory technical criteria and conditions, and attestation form. All eligibility requirements must be met throughout the program to be eligible for funding. A home energy evaluation is not required to apply for the OHPA program.
Some of the eligibility criteria for the OHPA program have been adjusted to make it easier for more Canadian homeowners to participate:
- You only need to show proof of purchasing 500 litres of heating oil in the past 12 months (reduced from 1000 litres)
- A wider range of heat pumps are eligible, including air source and ground source heat pumps
- The low-to-median income level has been increased to account for inflation
Find out if you meet all eligibility criteria and learn more about the program’s requirements.
Note: Some provinces and territories require the removal of your oil tank. 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.
What is available through the program
Up to $10,000
Available to eligible homeowners across Canada for the purchase and installation of eligible heat pump systems, and any of the following associated eligible measures related to the installation:
- • Necessary electrical and mechanical upgrades to your home for new electric heat pump system
- Installation of outdoor piping loops for ground source heat pumps
- 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)
Upfront payment
For homeowners across Canada
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 throughout Canada where the program is delivered exclusively by the federal government. This includes all provinces and territories except for those on the list of participating provinces/territories. If your province or territory is listed, refer to your provincial/territorial program for its specific process.
The funding can be combined with additional financial assistance from other existing federal, provincial, territorial, and utility programs.
All eligibility requirements must be met throughout the program to ensure a successful journey. This includes complying with the mandatory technical requirements and conditions and completing an attestation form. Refer to the eligibility criteria page for details.
Increased funding in participating provinces and territories
Available to homeowners in the provinces and territories listed
Some provinces and territories have agreements with the federal government for the delivery of the OHPA program. For eligible homeowners that live in one of the participating provinces/territories, an additional up-to-$5,000 is available where the province or territory has committed to match the increased funding.
Additionally, eligible homeowners will receive a $250 bonus payment to help with the costs associated with switching from oil heating to an eligible heat pump system.
Homeowners residing in one of the following provinces or territories should visit our participating provinces/territories page to learn more:
- British Columbia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
What you need to know
I'm a new applicant.
Before you apply, find out if you’re eligible for the up-to-$10,000 grant by using the check your eligibility tool:
What’s the next step after confirming I’m eligible?
Read through the process steps and see what you’ll need to apply.
Learn about the program’s process
Ready to apply?
How it works
What is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program?
Be wary of high-pressure sales tactics that claim to have ENERGY STAR® or Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) backing.
NRCan has not approved any third parties to make unsolicited contact with homeowners to register or participate in the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program. 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 applicants
Other financial incentives and money saving tips
Need a loan for your other retrofits?
The Canada Greener Homes Loan is an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years, open to homeowners who have an active application (at the pre-retrofit stage) with the Canada Greener Homes Grant.
Learn more about how to apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan
Contact Us
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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program inquiries:
- Phone: 1-833-674-8282
- TTY: 1-800-465-7735
- Email: OHPA-CAMT@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Canada Greener Homes Loan inquiries
- Phone: 1-866-292-9517
- Email: Questions@cghli.ca
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