# Canadian federal heat pump and retrofit program

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-federal-heat-pump-and-retrofit-program
> Updated: 2026-10-16T20:46:57.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The Canadian government has announced a $2 billion investment over the next eight years as part of a National Electricity Strategy to fund up to one million home retrofits. A central component is the National Heat Pump Rebate program, designed to assist up to 820,000 households in transitioning from expensive heating sources—such as oil, propane, diesel, or outdated furnaces—to efficient electric heat pumps. Under this scheme, households earning below the median income may receive rebates up to $10,000, while other eligible homeowners may receive up to $2,000.

To expand the scope of the initiative, the government is collaborating with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Canada Infrastructure Bank to support the retrofitting of 280,000 apartment units. This includes providing affordable financing through the Multi-Unit Mortgage Loan Insurance Select program to improve building sustainability.

In Nova Scotia, the provincial Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) has reopened, offering a CA$400 rebate for individuals with net incomes up to CA$30,000 and households up to CA$45,000. Advocacy groups, including the Ecology Action Centre and ACORN, have criticized the provincial program, noting that reduced rebate amounts and income thresholds compared to previous years may increase energy poverty as heating and electricity costs rise.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Canada announces $2 billion investment for home energy retrofits

Canada is investing $2 billion over eight years to support one million home energy retrofits, including a new National Heat Pump Rebate to help 820,000 households lower energy costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-announces-2-billion-investment-for-home-energy-retrofits

### 2026-10-11: Canada announces $2 billion home retrofit and heat pump rebate program

Canada has announced a $2 billion home retrofit initiative featuring heat pump rebates, while Nova Scotia reopens its heating assistance program amid criticism over reduced rebate amounts and eligibility.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-announces-2-billion-home-retrofit-and-heat-pump-rebate-program

### 2026-10-08: Canada announces $2 billion heat pump rebate program

Canada is launching a $2 billion heat pump rebate program to help up to 820,000 households lower energy bills and reduce emissions, with some residents eligible for up to $10,000 in rebates.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-announces-2-billion-heat-pump-rebate-program

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