OHPA program co-delivered in Ontario

As of September 9, 2025, the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program is being co-delivered in Ontario by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). This new program helps homeowners who are currently heating their homes with oil switch to eligible electric heat pump systems.

Eligible Ontario homeowners are strongly encouraged to learn more and to apply by visiting the IESO website.

What is available through the program

Eligible Ontario homeowners can now apply for increased funding support of up to $25,000 through the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).

Alternatively, homeowners may choose to apply for up to $10,000 in up-front grant funding through Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan’s) program until October 7, 2025.

Important: You may only apply to one program.

Up to $25,000 federal and provincial funding

Eligible Ontario homeowners can apply for a free direct installation of an energy-efficient heat pump system along with energy efficiency upgrades with a maximum project value of up to $25,000. This program is co-delivered by NRCan’s partner, IESO.

No funds will be paid directly to applicants, except for a $250 bonus cheque.

Qualified projects with total eligible costs up to $25,000 are eligible for program support, including up to $15,000 in federal funding, and up to $10,000 in provincial funding from IESO.

All installations will be completed by IESO-approved contractors.

$250 bonus payment

NRCan is offering a one-time payment of $250 to further assist participants in the IESO program with the costs associated with switching from oil home heating to an eligible electric heat pump.

As an alternative to the IESO program

Eligible Ontario homeowners can instead choose to apply to NRCan’s OHPA program for up to a $10,000 upfront grant payment (federal-only funding), before October 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).

Please note that applicants cannot apply to both the IESO and NRCan streams, and those who choose NRCan’s federal-only program will not be eligible for additional IESO funding.