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National Heat Pump Rebate: a Calgary homeowner’s guide

By Gencon Contracting · Updated

The National Heat Pump Rebate will pay $2,000, or up to $10,000 for households below the median income. It is not open yet, and some of its rules are still to come. Here is what has been announced, what has not, and how we help.
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What the rebate pays, and who it is for

The National Heat Pump Rebate will pay $2,000, or up to $10,000 for households below the median income.

It is for electric cold-climate air-source heat pumps on the government’s Eligible Products List, which will offer over 100,000 options. Eligibility goes by model, not by brand.

  • No energy audits are required, before or after the install.
  • Only one rebate is issued per person: a landlord who claims it for a rental property cannot also claim it for their own home.
  • It can be combined with existing provincial programs.

How applying works

You apply, and you are paid. These are the steps the government has announced.

  1. Apply on the government’s secure online portal with basic personal information and the details of the eligible heat pump you plan to buy.
  2. The program confirms approval within 24 hours.
  3. Buy and install the pre-approved heat pump.
  4. Upload your receipts through the portal.
  5. Payment is approved within five days.

What is not confirmed yet

Announced on October 8, 2026, and not open yet. No launch date has been announced, though officials have said they expect early 2027.

These details are still to come:

  • The launch date.
  • Whether heat pumps installed before the program opens will qualify.
  • The Eligible Products List of qualifying models.
  • The median-income threshold for the larger rebate.
  • Any requirements for installers.

How Gencon helps

Rebate help, start to finish. You press submit. Under the announced rules you apply and you are paid, so this is the work we do around it:

  1. We choose a heat pump for your home from the government’s Eligible Products List once it is published.
  2. We give you the model details the pre-approval asks for and walk you through the application.
  3. We book the install once you’re approved.
  4. We send your itemized invoice and receipts the day the job is done.
  5. We follow up until your rebate is paid.

When to install

The government has not confirmed whether heat pumps installed before the program opens will qualify.

You have two ways to go:

  • Plan now, apply on day one: get your estimate and model choice done now, so you can apply as soon as the program opens.
  • If your heating can’t wait, install now, and we keep your paperwork ready in case earlier installs are made eligible.

Questions and answers

How much is the National Heat Pump Rebate?

The National Heat Pump Rebate will pay $2,000, or up to $10,000 for households below the median income. The government has not published the median-income threshold yet.

When does the rebate open?

It is not open yet. The government announced it on October 8, 2026, and has not announced a launch date, though officials have said they expect early 2027. You can sign up on canada.ca to hear when applications open.

Will a heat pump installed before the rebate opens qualify?

The government has not confirmed whether the rebate will be retroactive to installs made before it opens. The steps announced so far have you get approval before you buy. If your heating can’t wait, we can install now and keep your paperwork ready in case earlier installs are made eligible.

Which heat pumps qualify for the rebate?

Eligibility goes by model, not by brand. A heat pump must be an electric cold-climate air-source model on the government’s Eligible Products List, which will offer over 100,000 options. The list has not been published yet.

Does my installer need a licence for the rebate?

No installer licence or registration requirement has been announced. The government says it will work with HVAC installers on the rollout, and with technical colleges and industry associations on certifications.

Who applies for the rebate?

You do. The homeowner applies on the government’s portal, submits the receipts and is paid. We give you the model details the pre-approval asks for, walk you through the application, and send your receipts the day the job is done. You press submit.

Can I combine the rebate with provincial programs?

The government says the rebate can be combined with existing provincial programs. Check each program’s own rules before you buy.

Further reading from official sources

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Gencon Contracting is an independent contractor. We are not part of the Government of Canada or its rebate program.