Space Heating & Cooling

Ground Source

Heat Pumps 

Full System 

Through the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus Program, a rebate of $5,000 is available for installing an eligible full new ground source heat pump system composed of the heat pump unit and ground loop. Consult with a ground source heat pump professional to determine if this type of system is practical for you. 

Replacement Only 

Through the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus Program, a rebate of $3,000 is available for replacing the heat pump unit of an existing ground source heat pump system. 

Air Source Heat Pumps and Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pumps 

Through the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program, a rebate between $2,500 and $5,000 is available for installing a new ENERGY STAR certified air source heat pump or cold climate air source heat pump system. The rebate amount is based on the type and configuration of the heat pump system: $2,500 is available for mini- or multi-split systems with two indoor heads, $4,000 is available for ENERGY STAR certified air source heat pump central systems or mini- or multi-split systems with a minimum of three indoor heads, and $5,000 is available for cold climate air source heat pump central systems or mini- or multi-split systems with a minimum of three indoor heads. 

Qualifiers

• Install a complete new or replacement variable capacity ccASHP system. $5,000
• Install a complete ENERGY STAR certified new or replacement ASHP system. $4,000
• Install a complete ENERGY STAR certified new or replacement ASHP system or a ccASHP system $2,500
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The Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program requires that the heat pump system is capable of distributing heat throughout the entire conditioned space in the home, including the basement (where the distance from the top of the floor slab to the bottom of the ceiling joist is 1.8 m or higher). A minimum of one warm air supply outlet or indoor head is required on every floor, including each level of a split-level, mezzanine level, etc., of each dwelling unit in the building. 

To determine the eligibility of the product, use the AHRI number and make and model of the indoor and outdoor units provided by the mechanical system contractor to confirm that it is included on the Searchable product list of eligible heat pumps.

Hot Water Heating

Through the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program, a rebate of $1,00 is available for installing an eligible ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater. Heat pump water heaters transfer heat from the indoor air to the water thereby partially reducing room temperatures which will increase heating requirements somewhat during the heating season. At the same time, the equipment will remove moisture from the air while cooling it, which can be beneficial during the non-heating season. If a heat pump water heater is recommended, its presence should be considered in the sizing of the heating system.