Federal · Rebate Landscape 2026
The Canada Greener Homes Grant Is Closed: What Replaced It in 2026
Last updated November 1, 2026 · Cross-checked against Canada.ca, IESO, BC Hydro program pages
The short answer
The Canada Greener Homes Grant, which paid homeowners up to $5,000 for retrofits including solar panels, is fully closed. A new $2 billion federal program announced in October 2026 is taking its place — but it only covers heat pumps. For solar panels and home batteries, the money now comes from the provinces. Ontario and British Columbia both offer up to $10,000 for solar plus a battery.
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This guide reflects programs as published by Canada.ca and the provinces at the time of writing. Rebate programs change — sometimes with little warning. Before you apply, buy equipment or sign a contract, call the official program and confirm current amounts, deadlines and your personal eligibility. SolarQuotes.ca compiles this information to the best of our ability; the official program page is always the final word.
Key points
- ●The Greener Homes Grant stopped taking applications in February 2024. The final document deadline was December 31, 2025.
- ●The Greener Homes Loan is also closed to new applicants.
- ●The new National Heat Pump Rebate pays up to $10,000 for heat pumps only. It doesn't cover solar or batteries.
- ●There's no federal solar or battery rebate for homeowners in 2026.
- ●Ontario and BC each offer up to $5,000 for solar and up to $5,000 for a battery, each with conditions.
What the Greener Homes Grant was
The Canada Greener Homes Grant launched in May 2021. It paid homeowners up to $5,000 for eligible retrofits, plus up to $600 toward the required EnerGuide home energy evaluations. Solar was one of the most popular upgrades, paying $1,000 per kW, up to $5,000.
How it shut down
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 2021 | Applications open |
| February 2024 | Grant stops accepting new applications |
| December 31, 2025 | Final deadline for existing participants to upload documents |
| July 31, 2026 | Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program closes to new applications in AB, MB, NWT, QC, SK |
The Canada Greener Homes Loan, which offered interest-free financing up to $40,000, is also closed to new applicants.
If a contractor or website is still advertising the Greener Homes Grant in 2026, their information is out of date. Check before you sign anything.
What replaced it federally
1. The National Heat Pump Rebate
On October 8, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $2 billion investment over eight years to support one million home retrofits. The centrepiece is a new National Heat Pump Rebate, expected to help up to 820,000 homeowners switch to electric cold-climate air-source heat pumps.
| Feature | What was announced |
|---|---|
| Rebate for households below median income | Up to $10,000 |
| Rebate for other eligible homeowners | $2,000 |
| Which installs count | On or after November 1, 2026 |
| Application portal | Expected to open in early 2027 |
| Energy audit | Not required |
| Approval and payment | Approval within 24 hours; payment within 5 days of receipts |
| Limit | One rebate per person |
The program is aimed at homeowners replacing a heating system that has broken down or is near the end of its life, such as oil, propane, electric baseboards or an older furnace. Full eligibility rules were still being finalized at the time of writing, so check the official page before you buy.
For solar shoppers: this program covers heat pumps only. It doesn't include solar panels or batteries.
2. Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)
CGHAP provides free retrofits, such as insulation and heat pumps, to low- and median-income homeowners and tenants. An approved organization handles the planning and costs. It's delivered through provincial partners in British Columbia (through BC Hydro or FortisBC), Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI and Quebec. You can't apply to the federal government directly. Solar isn't listed as a covered upgrade.
3. What isn't available federally
There's currently no federal rebate for home solar panels or batteries. The 30% Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit is for businesses, not homeowners.
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Where the solar rebates are now: the provinces
| Province | Solar rebate | Battery rebate | Main condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $1,000/kW, up to $5,000 | $300/kWh, up to $5,000 | No net metering if you take the rebate |
| British Columbia BC Hydro customers only | $1,000/kW, up to $5,000 | Up to $1,500, or $5,000 if enrolled in Peak Saver | Solar rebate moves you to BC Hydro's new 10¢/kWh export rate |
| Alberta, Prairies, Atlantic | No provincial home solar rebate currently open | Varies by utility — check locally | |
Ontario: Home Renovation Savings Program
Ontario pays up to $10,000 combined for solar and a battery, with no energy assessment required. Rooftop, first-time installs only. The catch is significant: if you take the rebate, you can't net meter for the life of the system. An analysis by The Atmospheric Fund found that for most homes, net metering without the rebate pays back faster. Read our Ontario solar rebate guide before deciding.
British Columbia: BC Hydro solar and battery rebate
BC Hydro pays up to $5,000 for solar and up to $5,000 for a battery enrolled in its Peak Saver program, but only a few battery models qualify for the higher amount. Since 2026, you also need a contractor from BC's Home Performance Contractor Network. Tesla products are excluded from BC Hydro rebates. See our BC Hydro rebate guide for the full rules.
Which program should you go after?
- ●Replacing your heating system: Look at the National Heat Pump Rebate. Keep your receipts if you install on or after November 1, 2026, and apply when the portal opens in early 2027.
- ●Solar in Ontario: The Home Renovation Savings Program, but compare it with net metering first.
- ●Solar in BC: BC Hydro's rebate. You need a Peak Saver-eligible battery and an HPCN contractor to get the full $10,000.
- ●Low- or median-income household: Check whether CGHAP is offered in your province before paying anything yourself.
- ●Anywhere else: There's no federal solar money right now. The case for solar rests on your electricity rates, net metering or export credits, and backup power during outages. See our guide to solar and battery backup for power outages.
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Last updated November 1, 2026. This guide is compiled to the best of our ability from official program pages (Canada.ca, IESO, BC Hydro) at time of writing. Program details change frequently; always confirm current amounts, deadlines and personal eligibility directly with the official program before signing a contract.