Heat Pump Rebate Calgary & Alberta (2026): What's Actually Available
Short answer: Alberta has no provincial heat pump rebate right now. The Alberta Utilities Consumer Advocate points homeowners to CEIP financing (a loan repaid through property taxes), and Calgary's residential CEIP intake is currently closed until winter 2026/2027. The big new option is the federal National Heat Pump Rebate: up to $10,000 for households below Alberta's median income, $2,000 for others, expected in early 2027 and not open yet. The older federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program closed to Alberta applicants July 31, 2026. See the Alberta page or run the calculator.
What's available to Albertans
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Heat Pump Rebate (federal) | Rebate | Up to $10,000 (below median) / $2,000 | Announced; not open (CBC: early 2027) |
| Calgary Residential CEIP | Financing via property tax | Up to 100% of project cost, max $50,000; up to 20 years | Closed until winter 2026/2027 |
| Other municipal CEIP programs | Financing, sometimes with a rebate | Varies by municipality | Varies (open, paused or waitlisting) |
| Alberta provincial rebate | — | None | No program |
| Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (federal) | Grant | Up to $10,000 | Closed July 31, 2026 for Alberta |
| Canada Greener Homes Grant | Grant | — | Closed |
Calgary's CEIP in detail
According to calgary.ca: - Finance up to 100% of project costs, maximum $50,000, repaid through your property tax bill. - Fixed rate locked when you sign. The City's current estimate is 6.00%–6.10%, and it is reassessed each intake. - Residential intake is closed until winter 2026/2027. - If a heat pump increases your electricity use, you may need a load calculation from an electrician, designer or engineer. - Projects started before approval are not eligible, according to the City's CEIP pages.
CEIP is a loan, not a rebate: you repay the full amount plus interest. The Alberta Municipalities contractor page lists Calgary residential with no CEIP rebate attached. Some other municipalities do offer one.
Other Alberta municipalities
Alberta Municipalities lists CEIP programs in many communities (e.g., Banff, Canmore, Okotoks, St. Albert, Strathcona County), each with its own status, interest rate and whether a rebate is attached. These change often. Check ceip.abmunis.ca for your municipality.
Does a heat pump make sense in Calgary?
It depends on your current fuel: - Natural gas (most Calgary homes): gas is often cheap, so savings vary and may be modest. A hybrid system (heat pump plus gas furnace backup) is a common approach. - Electric baseboard or furnace, propane or oil (more common in rural Alberta): the federal government cites average savings of more than $1,400 a year for these homes. - Cold: Calgary winters bring deep cold snaps. NRCan says many newer air-source units have minimum operating temperatures of -15°C to -25°C, so plan for backup heat. See heat pumps at -30°C. - Chinooks and sunny winters mean many hours well within a heat pump's efficient range.
Combining federal + CEIP
The federal rebate (once open) pays you after installation, and CEIP finances the project. Whether CEIP and the federal rebate can be used on the same project, and how the rebate interacts with your CEIP balance, is not yet published. Ask the City and wait for the federal rules.
Step-by-step for Alberta homeowners
- Get two or three quotes for a cold-climate model, with model numbers. Request quotes.
- Ask whether a hybrid or all-electric design suits your home, and whether you need an electrical upgrade.
- Watch for the federal portal launch on canada.ca. Apply and get approval before installing.
- If financing, check your municipality's CEIP intake dates, and don't start work before CEIP approval.
- Keep all invoices and receipts.
Edmonton and other Alberta cities
Edmonton (per edmonton.ca): - CEIP financing; the program is nearing capacity and new pre-qualifications are waitlisted, first come, first served. - Residential projects generally need at least three upgrades unless fewer reach net zero or you've used CEIP before. - The City says there are currently no City residential rebates. - High-efficiency gas furnaces aren't eligible unless combined with a heat pump. - Air-source heat pumps must be ENERGY STAR certified, have an AHRI reference number, and meet at least 50% of the designed heating load (Alberta Municipalities).
Some smaller municipalities attach a rebate to CEIP. Alberta Municipalities lists, for example, Banff, Okotoks, Strathcona County and Taber programs with a "CEIP rebate available: Yes" flag, though status changes often (open, paused, waitlisting).
CEIP payment examples (Calgary, illustrative)
The City of Calgary publishes an illustrative payment table at a 5.00% input rate. For example, $10,000 financed over 15 years shows about $963 a year, and $50,000 over 12 years about $5,641 a year. The actual rate is set per intake (currently estimated at 6.00–6.10%), so real payments will differ. Use the City's table and your own quote.
Questions Calgary homeowners ask installers
- Will a hybrid (heat pump + existing gas furnace) work with my ducts, and at what outdoor temperature does the furnace take over?
- Does my 100-amp service need an upgrade? Calgary CEIP may require a load calculation.
- Is this exact model combination eligible for the federal Eligible Products List (once published) and CEIP (ENERGY STAR, AHRI)?
- What's the capacity at -25°C?
Related pages
Calgary · Edmonton · Alberta · Cost calculator · Furnace replacement rebates
FAQ
Is there a heat pump rebate in Alberta?
No provincial one. The federal National Heat Pump Rebate (up to $10,000 or $2,000) is coming, expected early 2027. Calgary and other municipalities offer CEIP financing.
Is Calgary's CEIP a grant?
No. It's financing repaid through your property taxes. Calgary's residential program lists no CEIP rebate.
Can I still get the Oil to Heat Pump grant in Alberta?
No. Applications closed July 31, 2026.