Home Renovation Savings Rebates in Ontario: Solar, Heat Pump, Smart Thermostat

July 21, 2025

The Home Renovation Savings™ program and make meaningful improvements today that pay off long term. Level up to a smart thermostat, invest in solar energy or install a heat pump. Smart upgrades like these can make your home more energy efficient, comfortable and ready for whatever the season brings. And best of all, a home energy assessment is not required for these upgrades.

For heat pumps, work with a program-qualified contractor to have your upgrades installed and they’ll take care of the rebate paperwork. For solar panels, choose a contractor of your choice to install the system and process your application to receive a rebate. For smart thermostats, you can easily install it on your own.

Solar & Storage

Installing solar panels with battery storage is a great long-term investment for your home. Up to $10,000 in rebates are available. With these upgrades, you can generate your own energy, use it whenever you need it and store the excess for a rainy day—like during power outages or periods of high electricity demand.

Heat Pump

Heat Pumps heat, cool and dehumidify your home while saving energy* and improving comfort year round. A home energy assessment is not required.

$100 off Smart Thermostat

It’s the perfect time for a smart thermostat upgrade. Now through Oct.31, you can get a $100 rebate on popular smart thermostat models. Up from the usual $75, and you can use it before or after your purchase.‡

‡ Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends Oct. 31, 2025. Visit homerenovationsavings.ca/terms-and-conditions for details.

To receive solar and storage rebates, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Live in a single detached, semi-detached, row house, townhome, or mobile home on a permanent foundation.
  • Own the home where the solar and battery storage systems will be installed. Where an owner has tenants, the owner must apply. You must be the person responsible for paying for the purchase and installation of the solar and battery storage systems.
  • Be connected to the Ontario electricity grid.

See detailed eligibility requirements on the Terms and Conditions page.

Cornwall Electric customers are connected to the Hydro-Québec electricity grid and therefore are not eligible to participate.

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*Any references to energy savings, cost savings or greenhouse gas reductions are intended to provide information regarding potential savings and reductions under typical usage conditions. The IESO and Enbridge do not guarantee that savings or reductions will occur in any individual case. Variables that may impact savings or reductions include specific circumstances related to the participant’s environment, installation, maintenance and operations practices, changes in energy prices, weather and local climate conditions, and user behavior and changes in usage patterns.

Go HERE for more information on the rebate program

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