Canadian home energy, explained
Heat your home for less this winter.
Heat pumps, heating costs, and every federal and provincial rebate you can stack — in plain language, with the current amounts, sourced to the official program pages.
No sales pitch. We do not sell furnaces — we just do the rebate math.
Stack your rebates
Manitoba exampleFederal program announced October 8, 2026 and opening early 2027. Amounts verified October 2026 — always confirm with the program before you buy.
Sourced, not guessed
Every amount traces back to the official program page, with the date it was verified.
Built for Canadian winters
Cold climate ratings, prairie gas prices, and provincial programs — not US advice in a parka.
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The three guides everyone needs first
A surprise federal rebate, a provincial program most people underclaim, and the real cost numbers.
The National Heat Pump Rebate, Explained: Who Gets $10,000 and Who Gets $2,000
Ottawa's new $2 billion heat pump rebate pays up to $10,000 to some households and $2,000 to others, stacks with provincial programs, and opens in early 2027. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and what to do this fall.
RebatesHeat Pump Rebates in Manitoba: The Efficiency Manitoba Guide
Efficiency Manitoba pays $2,000 toward a ducted heat pump and $1,500 toward a ductless one, and the new federal rebate stacks on top. Here is how the Manitoba math works.
CostsHow Much Does a Heat Pump Cost in Manitoba in 2026?
Real installed price ranges for ducted, ductless, and ground source heat pumps in Manitoba, what moves the price up or down, and what the rebates take off the top.
Rebates by province
Your province changes the math
The federal rebate is the same everywhere. What you stack on top of it is not. Start with your province, then add the federal layer.
$2,000
Efficiency Manitoba — ducted heat pumps (ductless $1,500)
Read the Manitoba guide → Ontarioup to $7,500
Home Renovation Savings — cold climate air source
See how stacking works → Quebecper 1,000 BTU/h
Hydro-Québec LogisVert — paid by capacity at −8°C
See how stacking works → Newfoundland & Labradorup to $22,000
takeCHARGE — switching from oil or propane, income based
See how stacking works → Everywhere elseup to $10,000
The federal rebate applies in every province, stacked or not
Read the federal guide → Apartments280,000 units
Federal retrofit financing for apartment buildings
What we know so far →The cost snapshot
What heating actually costs in 2026
Typical installed prices we are seeing quoted in Manitoba this fall, before any rebates come off.
| System | Best for | Installed cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ductless mini split heat pump | Homes without ducts, additions, single zones | $4,500 – $8,500 |
| Ducted cold climate heat pump | Replacing a furnace and air conditioner together | $15,000 – $22,000 |
| Ground source (geothermal) heat pump | Rural homes, long term owners, highest efficiency | $25,000 – $40,000 |
| High efficiency gas furnace | Like for like replacement on natural gas | $5,500 – $8,500 |
2026 Manitoba estimates from installer quoting ranges. Your home, ductwork, and electrical panel can move these a lot — that is what the full cost guide is for.
How it works
Three steps, no surprises
Check your stack
Add up the federal rebate, your provincial program, and any utility offer. Most households leave at least one layer unclaimed.
Get three quotes
Same equipment class, same sizing method, in writing. A quote that prices the heat pump option costs you nothing and protects the rebate.
Install, then claim
Keep every invoice and receipt. The new federal program is built around submitting receipts online after the install.
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Do heat pumps work at −30?
Cold climate models are rated to keep heating at −25 to −30, though they work harder and lean on backup heat at the extremes. Sizing and installation quality matter more than the brand on the box.
Can I stack federal and provincial rebates?
Yes — the new federal rebate is designed to combine with provincial programs like Efficiency Manitoba. Stacking is the whole point, and it is where the five figure totals come from.
My furnace still works. Should I wait?
Most heating systems are bought in a panic when one dies. Getting a quote that prices a heat pump option now means the decision is already made on the cold morning it matters.