π₯ Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program: Upgrade Your Home, Save Big in 2025!
Are you still heating your home with oil? π’οΈ Itβs time to switch to a cleaner, cheaper, and smarter solution β and the Canadian government is ready to pay you thousands to make the change.
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program is giving homeowners up to $10,000 π° to replace their old oil furnace with an energy-efficient heat pump. That means:
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Lower bills
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Year-round comfort (heat + AC βοΈπ₯)
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A greener, more sustainable home
π Apply today: Official OHPA Program β NRCan
π Why Heat Pumps Are the Future
- Slash your heating costs β heat pumps are 2β3x more efficient than oil.
- Stay cool in summer β one system = both heating and air conditioning.
- Eco-friendly choice β cut your homeβs carbon footprint instantly.
- Boost home value β buyers prefer energy-efficient upgrades.
No wonder homeowners across Canada are rushing to make the switch. π
π‘ Who Can Apply?
Not everyone qualifies β this program is designed to help low- to middle-income households transition away from oil. Hereβs the checklist:
βοΈ You own the home & itβs your primary residence
βοΈ Your main heating system is oil
βοΈ Household income meets the program threshold
βοΈ You install an approved cold-climate heat pump
βοΈ You havenβt already claimed a heat pump grant under Greener Homes
π Pro Tip: Even if you already upgraded after Jan 31, 2023, you might still be eligible retroactively.
Full details π Eligibility & FAQs β NRCan
πΈ What Does the $10,000 Cover?
The grant isnβt just for the heat pump unit itself. You can also get support for:
π§ Installation costs (labour + setup)
β‘ Electrical or mechanical upgrades
π’οΈ Safe removal of your oil tank
π₯ Backup electric heating (if needed)
πΏ Converting oil-dependent appliances
Basically, the government takes care of the heavy lifting (and heavy spending) for you.
π How to Apply in 5 Steps
- Check eligibility here π OHPA Program
- Gather proof of oil usage (fuel bills, tank info)
- Get quotes from approved contractors πΌ
- Submit application online with documents
- Receive approval & grant upfront β then install your new heat pump π
β οΈ Donβt start installation before approval β or you risk losing the funding.
π Bonus: Stack Provincial Rebates
Depending on where you live, you may qualify for extra provincial rebates on top of OHPA:
- QuΓ©bec β LogisVert & Chauffez Vert π±
- Nova Scotia β Efficiency NS programs
- BC β CleanBC Better Homes rebates
- Ontario β Heat pump rebate programs
π Double-check your provinceβs energy-efficiency incentives to maximize your savings.
β¨ Final Word
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program is your ticket to:
- Lower heating bills
- Year-round comfort
- A greener future π
- Thousands of dollars in government funding
β³ Funding is limited, and demand is high β donβt wait. Apply now and future-proof your home!
π Start here: Apply for OHPA