The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed. You cannot submit a new application in 2026. The Canada Greener Homes Loan is also closed to new applications.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s TakeCharge Greener Homes Program is accepting applications. This separate program supports approved no-cost upgrades for eligible households. The closure of the original federal grant does not apply to TakeCharge’s program.
Support still exists through the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program and separate provincial and utility programs. A new federal heat-pump rebate portal is expected in early 2027. Each has its own income rules, eligible upgrades and application process.
This guide covers the options relevant to homeowners in Atlantic Canada and British Columbia. Program information was checked on November 6, 2026.
What happened to the original grant and loan?
The original grant offered up to $5,000 for eligible retrofits and up to $600 toward qualifying EnerGuide evaluations. New applications closed in February 2024. The federal closure page lists December 31, 2025, as the final date to submit documents. Homeowners with files through provincial delivery partners should consult the relevant provincial closure instructions.
The Canada Greener Homes Loan has also closed. The federal government states no further applications will be approved. Previously approved applications are not affected. Do not count the old grant or loan as funding for a new project.
Compare the programs below before booking equipment or paying for an assessment. A familiar program name on an old article does not establish current eligibility.
The Affordability Program pays for approved work through delivery partners
The Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, or CGHAP, supports eligible low- to median-income homeowners and tenants. Its direct-install approach covers the cost of approved retrofits. The delivery organization coordinates the assessment and work, rather than asking every participant to buy equipment and claim reimbursement.
The federal government does not accept household applications directly for this program. Apply through the listed partner in your province. Household income, property requirements, approved measures and contractor selection depend on the local stream.
As of the review date, the federal page lists partners in British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. New Brunswick has separate provincial programs, but is not listed on that federal partner page.
For the distinction between a no-cost program and a rebate after installation, read our guide to free home insulation programs. Get approval for the specific work before assuming the program will pay.
The new National Heat Pump Rebate has a different timeline
The National Heat Pump Rebate is expected to open through an online portal in early 2027. Published amounts are $2,000 for eligible households above the income threshold and up to $10,000 for eligible households at or below the threshold. Province, household size, after-tax income and equipment cost affect the amount.
Eligible installations from November 1, 2026, fall within the announced retroactivity period. Requirements include equipment on the eligible product list, purchase and installation by an HVAC contractor, and a system sized to heat the whole home. Previous federal heat-pump funding at the address and the one-rebate-per-household rule also matter.
The published guidance requires no energy audit before or after installation for this rebate. Other programs still have their own assessment rules. Do not apply the new federal audit exemption to a provincial application.
Keep invoices with the applicant’s name and address, installer, models, AHRI numbers, number of heat pumps and total project cost. The official page specifies a six-month receipt-submission period without clearly defining its starting point for retroactive installations. Check the instructions before relying on a deadline.
No payments will be made before the portal launches and applications are approved. Read our National Heat Pump Rebate guide for the published criteria and income thresholds.
Where to look in your province
Nova Scotia
Efficiency Nova Scotia’s HomeWarming program accepts applications from eligible lower-income homeowners. The program provides a free assessment and arranges approved upgrades at no cost. The federal CGHAP page also lists the African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit program for eligible communities.
OHPA is different. Efficiency Nova Scotia closed that program to new applicants on July 2, 2026. Existing and standby files follow its published review process. Check the current residential program guide for other rebates instead of relying on an older combined funding offer.
New Brunswick
SaveEnergyNB directs homeowners toward the Enhanced Energy Savings Program and the Total Home Energy Savings Program. The right route depends on household income, the home and the planned upgrades.
Its OHPA page states registration closed June 30, 2026. Existing advance-funding participants face separate paperwork and completion deadlines. New applicants should review the remaining provincial options rather than assume the old advance-payment offer is available.
Prince Edward Island
efficiencyPEI offers separate Free Home Insulation and Home Insulation Rebates programs. The free program has income, ownership, primary-residence and property-value requirements. The rebate route requires an initial energy assessment and a follow-up assessment.
The provincial page explicitly tells applicants to wait for approval before starting work. Do not treat the continued availability of insulation support as proof a particular heat-pump intake is open.
Newfoundland and Labrador
The TakeCharge Greener Homes Program offers qualifying households approved no-cost upgrades through CGHAP. These include heat pumps, insulation, air sealing, ventilation and energy assessments, subject to the home’s needs and program approval.
TakeCharge currently warns this year’s funding is filling quickly. Applications exceeding available funding stay in line for the next funding available in April 2027. Joining the queue does not guarantee immediate installation. Remote and isolated diesel communities have different upgrade options.
British Columbia
The Energy Conservation Assistance Program, offered through BC Hydro and FortisBC, provides eligible income-qualified households with a home energy evaluation and approved free upgrades. The expanded offer includes CGHAP support. Utility territory, household income, housing type and the assessment affect eligibility.
Other CleanBC and utility rebate streams have different requirements. Confirm the exact program and equipment list. Do not combine advertised maximums from unrelated streams into one expected payment.
Plan the work before adding up rebates
Start with the problems in your home. Drafts, thin attic insulation and uneven room temperatures deserve attention alongside heating equipment. Our home-upgrade planning guide explains how to set priorities.
If you are replacing oil heat, compare the full scope of the project. Electrical work, tank removal and domestic hot water affect the budget. Read the oil-to-heat-pump cost guide before comparing contractor prices.
Several upgrades in one project do not automatically create several rebates. Programs set their own rules on stacking, total assistance, eligible expenses and previous federal funding. Our guide to combining heat pump and insulation rebates explains the checks to make.
Solar needs a separate eligibility review. Do not assume a heat-pump or insulation program also funds solar panels. Check the current utility and provincial solar offer, roof suitability, connection requirements and any approval needed before installation.
Before signing a contract
- Confirm the program’s current intake status with its administrator.
- Check income, ownership or tenancy, property and heating-fuel requirements.
- Ask whether approval or an energy assessment must come before work starts.
- Confirm who selects the contractor, the eligible equipment and the approved scope.
- Keep the written approval, itemized quote, invoices and model information.
- Budget using confirmed funding. Treat an unapproved rebate as a separate possibility.
Greenfoot is an independent contractor, not a government program administrator. Our team explains the proposed work and walks customers through applicable application requirements. The program administrator decides eligibility and funding. A Greenfoot quote or information signup does not submit a government application.
Contact Greenfoot for a home assessment in Atlantic Canada or British Columbia. Bring your recent energy bills and any existing program approval so the discussion starts with your home and a written scope.
Questions about Greener Homes funding in 2026
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant still open in 2026?
No. New applications closed in February 2024. The federal closure page lists December 31, 2025, as the final document deadline. Provincial delivery partners have separate information for existing files.
What replaced the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
There is no single replacement with the same rules. The Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program funds approved no-cost retrofits through delivery partners for eligible low- to median-income households. Provincial rebates operate separately. The National Heat Pump Rebate is expected to open in early 2027.
Do renters qualify for the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program?
The federal program includes eligible homeowners and tenants. Local delivery partners set participation requirements. Tenants should confirm whether their local program accepts renters and requires landlord consent before arranging work.
Do I need an EnerGuide assessment before installing a heat pump?
The requirement depends on the program. Several provincial retrofit programs require an assessment before work begins. Published National Heat Pump Rebate guidance says no energy audit is required before or after installation. Follow the rules for each program you intend to use.
Will a heat pump installed in November 2026 qualify for the new federal rebate?
Eligible installations from November 1, 2026, are within the announced retroactivity period. The system must meet the equipment, contractor, whole-home sizing and household requirements in effect on its installation date. Apply once the portal opens in early 2027. Funding is not guaranteed until approval.
Can I combine heat pump, insulation and solar rebates?
Only where the individual programs permit the combination. Check eligible measures, approval dates, invoice requirements, previous funding and limits on assistance for the same expense. Completing several upgrades does not automatically qualify the project for multiple rebates.
Official program sources
- Federal grant, loan and program status
- Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program and delivery partners
- National Heat Pump Rebate
- Nova Scotia HomeWarming and OHPA closure information
- SaveEnergyNB oil-to-heat-pump options
- PEI home insulation programs
- TakeCharge Greener Homes Program
- BC Hydro and FortisBC Energy Conservation Assistance Program