The Home Renovation Savings Program launched January 28, 2025, replacing Ontario's previous HER+ program. Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy (IESO) run it with support from the Government of Ontario. The program is not income-tested. Your heating type and upgrade path determine your rebate amounts.
Two paths: where most rejections start
The program offers a single upgrade path (no EnerGuide audit) and a bundled path (pre- and post-retrofit assessment, minimum two upgrades). Picking the wrong path, or starting work in the wrong order, is the most common reason rebates get denied.
- Single upgrade: heat pump, solar, smart thermostat, or standalone attic insulation (no pre-retrofit audit)
- Bundled upgrade: insulation, windows, air sealing, heat pump water heater. Requires an EnerGuide audit before any work starts
All rebate amounts at a glance
| Upgrade | Amount | Path |
|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump (non-gas) | Up to $7,500 | Single |
| Air-source heat pump (Enbridge gas) | Up to $2,000 | Single |
| Ground-source heat pump (non-gas) | Up to $12,000 | Single |
| Ground-source heat pump (Enbridge gas) | $3,000 flat | Single |
| Insulation (combined) | Up to $7,700 | Bundled |
| Attic insulation (standalone) | Up to $1,250 | Single |
| Windows & doors | $100/opening | Bundled |
| Air sealing | Up to $250 | Bundled |
| Heat pump water heater | $500 | Bundled |
| Home energy assessment | $600 rebate | Bundled |
| Solar + battery | Up to $10,000 | Single |
| Smart thermostat | $75–$100 | Single |
| Appliances | Up to $200 | Single |
| OHPA (oil homes, federal) | Up to $10,000 | Income-qualified |
Heat pump rates vary by heating source. Enbridge gas homes get $500/ton (max $2,000) for air-source units. A 3-ton heat pump on Enbridge gas caps at $2,000. Non-gas homes get $1,250/ton (max $7,500). Always confirm current amounts at homerenovationsavings.ca.
Who is eligible
- Own a detached, semi-detached, townhome, row house, or mobile home on a permanent foundation in Ontario
- Home occupied for at least 6 months
- Heated by Enbridge natural gas, electricity, oil, propane, or wood
- Have not already received Greener Homes Grant or HER+ rebates for the same measure
Generally not eligible: condos, apartments, stacked townhomes, new builds, and Cornwall Electric customers (unless on Enbridge Gas). Confirm your property type on the official program site before you sign a contract.
Common rejection reasons
- Starting work before the pre-retrofit assessment (bundled path)
- Selecting only one upgrade on the bundled path (minimum two required)
- Heat pump not on Natural Resources Canada's qualified products list
- Windows or doors not ENERGY STAR certified (bundled path)
- Missing invoices, model numbers, or serial numbers in documentation
- Post-retrofit assessment not completed within 180 days of pre-assessment
- Contractor not registered with the program
How Ontario Rebate Check helps
Our free checker applies gas vs non-gas rules and your upgrade type in seconds. You see estimated amounts and can connect with a participating contractor when you are ready. Use it before you hire anyone or buy equipment.
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