Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program 2026: Complete Guide

The Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS) launched January 28, 2025 as Ontario's replacement for the old Greener Homes Grant and HER+ program — both now closed. It's delivered by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy with Ontario Government support, backed by a $10.9 billion commitment. The program runs through November 30, 2026.

The bottom line: HRS is the main home energy rebate in Ontario right now. It covers heat pumps, insulation, windows, solar, air sealing, thermostats, and water heaters — all in one program with two flexible application paths.

Complete Rebate Amounts

Upgrade	Rebate Amount	Assessment Required?
Heat pump (gas home, per ton)	$500/ton	No
Heat pump (non-gas, per ton)	$1,250/ton	No
Ground source heat pump	Up to $12,000	No
Attic insulation (standalone)	Up to $1,250	No
Full insulation bundle	Up to $7,700	Yes
Air sealing	Up to $250	Yes
Windows (per rough opening)	$100/opening	Yes
Solar panels	Up to $10,000	Yes
Solar + battery storage	Up to $12,000	Yes
Heat pump water heater	$500	Yes
Smart thermostat	$100	No

Path A — Assessment Required (Bundled Upgrades)

Choose this path if you are combining multiple upgrades — insulation + heat pump, windows + air sealing, or solar + battery. This path unlocks the highest rebate totals but requires a pre-retrofit energy assessment before any work begins.

The golden rule of Path A: Book the assessment first. Do not purchase equipment. Do not schedule contractors. Do not remove any existing insulation or drywall. The assessment must happen while your home is in its current state.

Path B — No Assessment Required (Single Upgrades)

Choose this if you are doing one targeted upgrade and want minimal paperwork. Heat pumps, smart thermostats, and standalone attic insulation all qualify under Path B. You work directly with a registered contractor and apply after the work is done.

Who Qualifies?

Ontario homeowner with a home occupied for at least 6 months
Enbridge Gas customer with an active gas account, OR connected to the Ontario electricity grid
Home is your primary residence (rentals have lower rebate caps)
Equipment must be ENERGY STAR certified or on the NRCan qualified list
Work must be done by an HRS-registered contractor

Cornwall Electric customers: If your electricity is supplied by Cornwall Electric, you are connected to the Hydro-Québec grid and NOT eligible, unless you are converting to or from Enbridge Gas.

The 5 Most Common Mistakes That Get Rebates Denied

Starting work before the assessment — instant disqualification for Path A
Using a non-registered contractor — rebates require certified installers only
Missing the submission deadline — applications must be submitted within program timelines after work is complete
Using non-eligible equipment — heat pumps must be on the NRCan qualified products list
Poor documentation — missing the ENERGY STAR certification number on invoices is the most common delay cause

Stacking HRS With Federal Programs

Oil-heated homes in Ontario can stack HRS with the federal OHPA program for a combined total potentially exceeding $22,000. Income-qualified households should apply to OHPA through their energy advisor when booking the pre-retrofit assessment.

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