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Heat pump rebates in Edmonton

Last checked 2026-11-01

Short answer: Edmonton homeowners can get the federal National Heat Pump Rebate: $2,000, or up to $10,000 if after-tax household income is at or below the Alberta threshold ($50,816 for one person, $145,019 for a family of four). Alberta also has provincial offers, and there's a local programme to check.

What's different about Edmonton

Edmonton is among the coldest large cities in Canada, so hybrid systems that keep a gas furnace for the deepest cold are common.

Prairie winters bring long stretches of deep cold. Cold-climate air-source heat pumps are rated to operate to about -30°C (NRCan), so most homes here keep or add backup heat for the coldest days.

Your utilities

• Electricity: EPCOR.
• Natural gas: ATCO Gas.

Service areas don't follow city limits exactly, so check the name on your bill. Utility rebates usually depend on who supplies you.

Federal rebate: Alberta income thresholds

2025 dollars. Source: Canada.ca, 1 Nov 2026. Check your household.

Alberta programmes

• Calgary Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP): Financing repaid through property taxes, not a rebate. Intake reported closed until winter 2026/27 (unverified on the City's site). Official page

Full Alberta guide

Edmonton programmes

• Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP): Finances $3,000 to $50,000 at a fixed 6%, repaid on the property tax bill. Residential projects usually need at least three upgrades. The programme is near capacity and new pre-qualifications are waitlisted. Source

Steps for Edmonton homeowners

1. Get 2–3 quotes from HVAC contractors. Ask for the model's AHRI number and confirm it's on the eligible list.
2. Check provincial and local rules before signing. Some need pre-approval or a programme-registered contractor.
3. Install on or after 1 Nov 2026, keep the five receipt details, and apply when the portal opens in early 2027.

FAQ

What income qualifies for the $10,000 heat pump rebate in Edmonton?

Edmonton uses the Alberta thresholds: after-tax household income at or below $50,816 for 1 person, $99,476 for 2, $123,446 for 3, $145,019 for 4 and $152,210 for 5 or more (2025 dollars). Above that, the rebate is $2,000.

Can I install a heat pump in Edmonton now and still get the federal rebate?

Yes, if it's installed on or after 1 November 2026 by an HVAC contractor, the model is on the eligible list, and you keep receipts. Applications open in early 2027.

Can I combine the federal rebate with Alberta programmes?

Often yes, but each programme sets its own stacking rules. Check the provincial programme terms before you sign a contract.

Does Edmonton have its own heat pump programme?

Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP): Finances $3,000 to $50,000 at a fixed 6%, repaid on the property tax bill. Residential projects usually need at least three upgrades. The programme is near capacity and new pre-qualifications are waitlisted. Confirm on the official page.