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What we know about Ottawa's $2B rebate plan for heat pumps
Program to formally launch early 2027, but may be made retroactive to fall
Canada's federal government has announced a new $2-billion rebate plan aimed at getting more heat pumps installed in homes across the country in the years ahead.
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pumps → know → years
Initial details of the National Heat Pump Rebate Program were announced Thursday.
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details → announce → Program
Here's what we know so far.
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How many households will benefit?
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households → benefit → ?
The Government of Canada says up to 820,000 households will be able to take advantage of the rebate program, over an eight-year period.
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How soon does it start?
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The government expects to launch the rebate early next year.
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But Ottawa is eyeing making it retroactive to fall.
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How does it work?
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Homeowners will be able to apply for the rebate when their existing heating system breaks down — or when they plan to replace a heating system that is approaching end of life.
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Government data suggests 80 per cent of HVAC replacements occur when current systems break.
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The new program is trying to cater to this group of individuals — and provide a path to switching over to heat pumps accordingly.
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program → try → pumps
Applications for the rebate will be filed via an online portal.
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Applications → file → portal
The government says approvals will be confirmed within 24 hours.
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Homeowners will submit receipts after installation of the pre-approved heat pumps, so that rebates can follow — with payment to be "approved within five days," according to a government document outlining aspects of the new program.
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The payments that follow will be made via direct deposit.
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Other eligible households can claim $2,000.
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Homeowners will be able to look to a list of eligible products, which the government says will include "an extensive selection of over 100,000 options at various price points and configurations, all suited for the Canadian climate."
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Will energy audits be required?
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What happens next?
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The government says it will be consulting with industry and work with HVAC installers to maximize the reach of the pending program.
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Government officials who briefed media said that Ottawa wants industry to have the needed inventory on hand to deliver the program as planned.
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This is one reason why consultations are taking place.
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