Enbridge Heat Pump Rebate Toronto 2026: HER+ Up to $7,100

# Enbridge Heat Pump Rebate Toronto 2026: HER+ Up to $7,100

Enbridge's Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) is the second pillar of the 2026 Toronto heat pump funding stack — up to $7,100 in rebates on a cold-climate heat pump alone, plus additional rebates on insulation, air-sealing, ERV, and windows up to a $10,000 total household cap. Despite Enbridge being a gas utility, HER+ funds the conversion to electric heat pumps, because the rebate program's mandate (provincial energy efficiency obligation) is not specific to gas. This post covers eligibility, rebate amounts by measure, the EnerGuide audit requirement, the application sequence, and how HER+ stacks with the Greener Homes Loan.

For the full conversion guide, see [Heat Pump Conversion Toronto: The Complete 2026 Guide](/blog/heat-pump-conversion-toronto-2026-complete-guide). For the federal loan detail, see [Greener Homes Loan Heat Pump $40K Toronto](/blog/greener-homes-loan-heat-pump-40k-toronto).

RenoHouse Role on HER+

We coordinate heat pump retrofits with TSSA-G2-licensed and HVAC-licensed installers. On HER+, our role includes: confirming the heat pump model qualifies, sequencing the EnerGuide audits, recommending bundle measures that maximize stackable rebates, and assembling the post-install paperwork. Enbridge requires that the EnerGuide auditor be NRCan-registered and that the installer be a participating HER+ contractor (most established Toronto HVAC firms qualify).

2026 Rebate Amounts by Measure

Total household rebate cap: $10,000 across all measures.

Eligibility Requirements

You qualify for HER+ if:

• The home is heated by natural gas (delivered by Enbridge) OR the home is converting from gas to a heat pump.
• The home is a primary residence (owner-occupied; some landlord paths via separate program).
• The home is in Ontario, in Enbridge service territory (most of GTA, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington).
• A pre-retrofit EnerGuide audit is completed (mandatory for HER+, even with the federal Loan audit waiver for heat-pump-only).
• The selected measures meet HER+ technical specifications.
• The contractor is a participating HER+ contractor.

You do not qualify if:

• The home is electrically heated (no gas connection ever) — different rebate path applies.
• The home is in a non-Enbridge utility area (rare in GTA).
• The work is DIY without a participating contractor.

EnerGuide Audit (Mandatory for HER+)

HER+ requires both pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide audits. This is non-negotiable, even when the federal Greener Homes Loan path waives the pre-audit for heat-pump-only.

• Pre-audit: 2-3 hours on site, blower-door test, building analysis, recommended measures list. Cost $400-$700.
• Post-audit: 1-2 hours, blower-door retest (if air-sealing was a measure), verification of installed equipment. Cost $300-$500.

Audit cost is partially recovered through HER+ rebate amount.

How the Stack Works on a Real Project

Reference project: 2,000 sqft semi in East York, 1968 build, R-12 attic, R-7 walls, 80% efficient gas furnace, 13 SEER AC.

Scope:

• Cold-climate ducted heat pump (Carrier Infinity 24VNA9, 3-ton): $19,500 install.
• Attic insulation upgrade R-12 to R-60: $4,500 install (1,200 sqft area).
• Air-sealing per blower-door target: $1,800 install.
• HRV install: $4,200 install.

Total project: $30,000.

HER+ rebate stack:

• Cold-climate heat pump: $7,100.
• Attic insulation: $0.50 x 1,200 sqft = $600.
• Air-sealing: $400.
• HRV: $1,200.
• Subtotal: $9,300.

Capped at household max of $10,000 — full $9,300 paid out.

Greener Homes Loan: $30,000 financed at 0% over 10 years. After HER+ prepayment of $9,300, balance is $20,700. Plus HRSP rebate of $1,500-$2,500 — final balance ~$18,200-$19,200.

Monthly payment: $152-$160 for 10 years. Operating savings vs gas + AC: $25-$50/month under ULO. Net cash impact: $100-$135/month for 10 years, then $0 for the equipment service life remainder.

Application Sequence

The HER+ application flow is mostly handled through the Enbridge customer portal:

• 1. Register on the Enbridge HER+ portal with account number.
• 2. Book pre-retrofit EnerGuide audit through a registered service organization. Auditor uploads results to portal.
• 3. Receive recommended measures list from auditor; select which to implement.
• 4. Get contractor quotes from HER+ participating contractors.
• 5. Pre-approve scope via portal (informal — Enbridge does not pre-approve specific equipment; they pre-approve the measure category).
• 6. Complete install.
• 7. Book post-retrofit EnerGuide audit. Auditor verifies installed measures and uploads results.
• 8. Submit final rebate claim with invoices through portal.
• 9. Receive rebate by cheque or direct deposit, typically 6-10 weeks after final claim.

Stacking With Federal Greener Homes Loan

HER+ and the Greener Homes Loan are explicitly stackable. The cleanest workflow:

• Complete pre-audit (covers both programs).
• Apply for Greener Homes Loan in parallel.
• Execute install.
• Complete post-audit.
• File HER+ claim.
• Receive HER+ rebate; apply as lump-sum prepayment to Loan principal.
• Continue Loan amortization on reduced balance.

Net result: HER+ funds knock the Loan principal down without changing the interest-free terms.

Stacking With Ontario HRSP

The Ontario Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP), launched January 2025, provides up to $10,000 in rebates on heat pumps and envelope measures. HRSP is partially stackable with HER+ — eligibility per measure varies. As of 2026:

• Heat pump: HRSP $1,500-$2,500 stackable with HER+ $7,100.
• Insulation: HRSP partially stackable with HER+ insulation rebate.
• Windows: HRSP and HER+ generally not stackable on same window.

Verify per-measure stackability with your auditor at scope time.

Stacking With Toronto HELP

Toronto HELP is a financing program (loan, not rebate) and is fully stackable with HER+ and HRSP. Use HELP to fund what the Greener Homes Loan does not cover (e.g., over-$40K bundle).

Common Pitfalls

• 1. Skipping the pre-audit. Disqualifies the entire HER+ claim. Must be done before install.
• 2. Using non-participating contractor. Even if the work is excellent, HER+ pays only for participating contractors.
• 3. Wrong heat pump model. Must be on the current NRCan ENERGY STAR cold-climate list. Verify by AHRI certificate.
• 4. Missing post-audit. Without it, no rebate disbursed.
• 5. Missing post-audit blower-door test when air-sealing was a measure.
• 6. Receipts not itemized properly. Each measure must have line-item invoice.
• 7. Filing claim more than 90 days after post-audit. Most claims must be filed within 90 days.

Landlord and Multi-Unit Variants

HER+ has separate streams for landlords and multi-residential. Single-family rentals can apply through the standard stream with proof of property ownership; multi-unit (3+ units) goes through the Multi-Residential stream with different rebate amounts.

Timing in 2026

HER+ funding cycle: program runs continuously, but annual budget is finite. Historically funds run low by Q4. To ensure rebate availability:

• Apply Q1-Q2 if possible.
• Lock pre-audit booking early.
• Confirm contractor availability and equipment lead time.

Heat pump equipment lead time in 2026: 4-8 weeks for premium models in peak season (May-September).

Next Steps

If you are doing a heat pump retrofit in Toronto for 2026, HER+ is mandatory paperwork — there is no scenario where you do not apply if eligible. RenoHouse manages the audit booking and contractor coordination.

Book a scoping visit at [/services/hvac-energy/heat-pump-conversion](/services/hvac-energy/heat-pump-conversion). For the federal loan detail, see [Greener Homes Loan Heat Pump $40K Toronto](/blog/greener-homes-loan-heat-pump-40k-toronto). For full conversion guide, see [Heat Pump Conversion Toronto: The Complete 2026 Guide](/blog/heat-pump-conversion-toronto-2026-complete-guide).