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The Carney government announced $2 billion for a new national rebate. See the announced amounts, what remains to be confirmed and what to prepare.
The announcement, in brief
On October 8, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government announced a $2 billion, eight-year investment intended to support one million home retrofits. The new National Heat Pump Rebate is expected to reach up to 820,000 households.
The federal announcement says below-median-income households may receive up to $10,000, while other eligible homeowners may receive $2,000. It also says pre- and post-retrofit energy audits would not be required.
An announcement is not project approval
A program announcement does not confirm a particular system or installation. The portal, eligible product list, stacking rules and final evidence must be checked when the application opens.
VINO Canada does not guarantee eligibility or an amount. The sequence stays simple: building, load, exact combination, written proof, installation.
Build a decision-ready file
Ask for a quote that identifies the indoor and outdoor units, capacity, AHRI reference where applicable, contractor and planned date. Keep the approval, invoice and installation evidence.
That discipline prevents a rebate from driving the system choice ahead of the home’s actual comfort needs.
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