In short
In Ontario, 43 verified programs apply to this project: 14 province-wide (federal programs included) and 29 offered by 23 municipalities. The largest: Home Renovation Savings Program, up to $12,000; Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), up to $780; my Energy Rewards, up to $100. 3 are on hold.
Everywhere in Ontario
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Renovation Savings ProgramEnbridge Gas and Save on Energy (IESO) · Agency | Up to $12,000 | Open |
| Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)Ontario Energy Board · Provincial | Up to $780 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| my Energy RewardsHydro One Networks Inc. · Agency | Up to $100 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Canada Greener Homes Affordability ProgramEnvironment and Climate Change Canada · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | On hold |
| CMHC Eco PlusCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Up to 25% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| CMHC Eco ImprovementCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Up to 25% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Energy Affordability ProgramSave on Energy · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Peak PerksSave on Energy · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Remote First Nations Energy-Efficiency ProgramIndependent Electricity System Operator (IESO) · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Home Winterproofing ProgramEnbridge Gas · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)Ontario Energy Board · Provincial | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER)Government of Ontario · Provincial | Up to 15.7% of costs | Open |
| First Nations Delivery CreditGovernment of Ontario · Provincial | Up to 100% of costs | Open |
| OPHI Ontario Renovates Home Repair ProgramOntario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Municipal programs
Chatham-Kent
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Renovations Program (CK-ON Renovates)Municipality of Chatham-Kent — Housing Services · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Comté de Dufferin
All housing programs in the Comté de Dufferin →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BetterHomes Dufferin — low-interest home upgrade financingCounty of Dufferin · Municipal | Up to $40,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| BetterHomes Dufferin — incentive grantsCounty of Dufferin · Municipal | Up to $10,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Comté de Lanark
All housing programs in the Comté de Lanark →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Better Homes LanarkCounty of Lanark · Municipal | Up to $40,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
County of Lambton
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lambton RenovatesCounty of Lambton — Housing Services · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
District de Muskoka
All housing programs in the District de Muskoka →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Muskoka Ontario Renovates (home repair loan)District of Muskoka — Affordable Housing · Municipal | Up to 100% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Renovates — home repairs (forgivable loan)District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Guelph
All housing programs in Guelph →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Guelph Greener Homes — loan streamCity of Guelph · Municipal | Up to $50,000 | On hold |
| Guelph Greener Homes — low-income grant streamCity of Guelph · Municipal | Up to $15,000 | Open |
Huntsville
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BetterHomes HuntsvilleTown of Huntsville · Municipal | Up to $50,000 | Open |
Kincardine
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rebate offer for Kincardine residentsSouthern Bruce · Agency | Up to $300 | Open |
Kingston
All housing programs in Kingston →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Better Homes Kingston — LoansCity of Kingston · Municipal | Up to $50,000 | Open |
| Better Homes Kingston — RebatesCity of Kingston · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
Kitchener
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Condensing Water Heater Rebate ProgramKitchener Utilities · Municipal | Up to $500 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Ottawa
All housing programs in Ottawa →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Better Homes Ottawa – Loan ProgramCity of Ottawa · Municipal | Up to $125,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Better Homes Ottawa Heat Pump IncentiveCity of Ottawa · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Penetanguishene
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable and Sustainable Housing CIP — Home Energy ProgramCity of Penetanguishene · Municipal | Up to $25,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Peterborough
All housing programs in Peterborough →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Better Homes PeterboroughCity of Peterborough — Better Homes Peterborough · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Région de Durham
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Greener Homes LoanRegional Municipality of Durham · Municipal | Up to $125,000 | Open |
Région de Niagara
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Emergency Energy FundRegional Municipality of Niagara — Ontario Works · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Region of Waterloo
All housing programs in the Region of Waterloo →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Region Energy Assistance Program (WREAP)Region of Waterloo · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Sarnia
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sarnia Saves – Earn rewards with your smart thermostatEnbridge Gas · Agency | Up to $95 | Open |
Smiths Falls
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Program 5: Affordable Housing Additional Residential Unit (ARU) RebateCity of Smiths Falls · Municipal | Up to $25,000 | Open |
South Huron
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Community Improvement Plan — Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Grant / Building Climate Change Adaptation GrantMunicipality of South Huron · Municipal | Up to $10,000 | Open |
The Blue Mountains
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Reaching Our Peak CIP — Sustainability & Climate Resilience GrantCity of The Blue Mountains · Municipal | Up to $10,000 | On holdstatus not shown by the agency |
Toronto
All housing programs in Toronto →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)City of Toronto · Municipal | Up to $125,000 | Open |
| Eco-Roof Incentive Program – Green Roof IncentiveCity of Toronto · Municipal | Up to $100,000 | Open |
| Eco-Roof Incentive Program – Cool Roof IncentiveCity of Toronto · Municipal | Up to $50,000 | Open |
Windsor
All housing programs in Windsor →
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water Rate Assistance Plan (WRAP) & Waste-Water Assistance Plan (WWRAP)ENWIN Utilities and Ville de Windsor · Municipal | Up to $425 | Open |
Recently closed
- Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed on July 31, 2026.
- Canada Greener Homes Grant (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed to new applications.
- Canada Greener Homes Loan (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed to new applications.
- Durham Greener Homes Deep Retrofit Rebate (Durham Region) (Région de Durham) (Regional Municipality of Durham): closed to new applications.
- Durham Greener Homes Heat Pump Rebate (Région de Durham) (Regional Municipality of Durham): closed to new applications.
- Durham Greener Homes Deep Retrofit Rebate: Whitby (Whitby) (City of Whitby): closed to new applications.
- Peterborough Renovates Program (PRP) (Peterborough) (City of Peterborough): closed to new applications.
- Heat Pump Assistance Program (Toronto) (Toronto Hydro): closed to new applications.
- Conservation of Built Heritage Grant Program (Barrie) (City of Barrie): closed on April 1, 2026.
- Sarnia Saves Residential Program (Sarnia) (Enbridge Gas): closed to new applications.
- HomeEnergySaver Program (Independent Electricity System Operator — Save on Energy): closed to new applications.
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Frequently asked questions
What programs help you cut a home's energy use in Ontario?
In Ontario, 43 verified programs apply to this project: 14 province-wide (federal programs included) and 29 offered by 23 municipalities. The largest: Home Renovation Savings Program, up to $12,000; Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), up to $780; my Energy Rewards, up to $100.
What is the largest program to cut a home's energy use in Ontario?
Home Renovation Savings Program, from Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy (IESO): up to $12,000. It is the largest published amount among open programs; the right one for you depends on your situation.
Which cities in Ontario have their own programs to cut a home's energy use?
23 municipalities, with the number of programs: Toronto (3), Comté de Dufferin (2), Guelph (2), Kingston (2), Ottawa (2), Chatham-Kent (1), Comté de Lanark (1), County of Lambton (1), District de Muskoka (1), District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (1), and 13 more. They come on top of provincial and federal programs.
Are these programs open right now?
40 programs are open to applications and 3 are on hold (waiting list or reopening with no date). 11 programs closed recently: Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program; Canada Greener Homes Grant; Canada Greener Homes Loan, among others. For 25, the agency says neither open nor closed: the status is inferred from its active page. Statuses checked on each agency's page, most recently on November 7, 2026.
How do I apply?
You apply directly to each program's agency: the link to its official page is in the table. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility; the agency's full conditions apply.
How this page is made
Every amount, date and condition was checked on the linked official page within the last 30 days; a program that has not been rechecked is left out. When the agency's page says neither open nor closed, the status is inferred and labelled as such. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility: you apply to the agency. General information, not tax advice.
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