Rebates for energy-efficient rental upgrades by province
Find federal and provincial rebates for rental upgrades, from insulation and heat pumps to smart thermostats, heating systems, windows, and eligibility checks..
Federal and provincial programmes offer financial incentives for landlords who make energy-efficient upgrades to rental properties. Availability, amounts, and eligibility criteria change regularly, so treat this as a starting framework and verify current details directly with the relevant programme before applying.
Federal Programmes
Canada Greener Homes Grant: The Canada Greener Homes Grant has provided rebates of up to $5,600 for eligible energy-efficient retrofits including insulation, windows, doors, and heat pumps on eligible properties. Check the current status and eligibility at canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada as programme details are subject to change.
Canada Greener Affordable Housing: This programme targets affordable rental housing providers and offers funding for deep energy retrofits. Primarily aimed at non-profit and co-operative housing, but worth checking for eligibility.
British Columbia
BC Hydro and FortisBC both offer rebate programmes for energy-efficient upgrades including insulation, heat pumps, smart thermostats, and high-efficiency heating systems. The CleanBC Better Homes programme provides additional incentives for heat pump installations and building envelope improvements. Details at bchydro.com and fortisbc.com.
Alberta
Alberta's energy efficiency programmes have varied over time. Check with your local utility provider, including ENMAX and ATCO, for current rebate availability on insulation, heating systems, and smart thermostats.
Ontario
Enbridge Gas and Toronto Hydro offer rebate programmes for insulation, smart thermostats, and heating system upgrades. The Home Efficiency Rebate Plus programme provides funding for eligible retrofits. Details at saveonenergy.ca.
Quebec
Hydro-Québec offers rebates for heat pumps, electric water heaters, and smart thermostats through its energy efficiency programmes. Details at hydroquebec.com.
Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro offers rebates for insulation, windows, heating systems, and heat pumps through its PowerSmart programme. Details at hydro.mb.ca.
A Note on Eligibility
Many programmes distinguish between owner-occupied homes and rental properties. Confirm that the programme you're applying to covers rental properties before investing time in the application. Requirements around pre- and post-retrofit energy assessments also vary by programme.