Did Enbridge HER+ end? What replaced it?
Expert review: written and reviewed by the Energy Clean Home Comfort Team — Trane Comfort Specialists serving Woodbridge and the GTA since 2012.
Short answer: Yes — Enbridge's Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) closed to new applicants on February 5, 2024, and the federal Canada Greener Homes Grant (and its interest-free loan) is also closed to new applicants. In Ontario, the active program that effectively replaces them is the Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS), which runs through 2026.
What was HER+ and why does it matter?
HER+ was the popular Enbridge/federal co-delivered rebate that paid for heat pumps, insulation, and other upgrades. Many GTA homeowners still search for it because contractors and old articles referenced it for years. The important thing to know in 2026 is simple: you can't apply for HER+ anymore, so any quote or plan built around it is out of date.
What's actually available now?
- Open: the Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS) — Ontario's live rebate through 2026, with up to $7,500 for a qualifying cold-climate heat pump and up to $12,000 for geothermal.
- Closed: Enbridge HER+ and the Canada Greener Homes Grant and Loan (closed to new applicants).
- Not applicable here: the federal Oil-to-Heat-Pump Affordability program does not apply in Ontario.
For the current figures and eligible measures, our Ontario rebates hub is the place to check.
The misconception: "if HER+ is gone, there are no rebates left"
This is the costly myth. Programs change names and administrators, but Ontario still has a substantial active incentive in HRS. Assuming "the rebates ended" can lead homeowners to skip thousands of dollars they actually qualify for. The right move is to verify the current program, not the one that made headlines two years ago.
What to do next
If you were counting on HER+, re-base your plan on HRS and confirm your equipment qualifies. Energy Clean tracks which programs are live, installs HRS-eligible heat pumps, and handles the paperwork. Get current numbers for your home with a free assessment, and compare system pricing in heat pump cost in Ontario.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Enbridge's Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) closed to new applicants on February 5, 2024. The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant and its interest-free loan are also closed to new applicants.
In Ontario, the active replacement is the Home Renovation Savings Program (HRS), which runs through 2026 and offers up to $7,500 for a qualifying cold-climate heat pump and up to $12,000 for geothermal. It's the program to plan around now.
Yes. While HER+ and the federal Greener Homes Grant are closed, the Home Renovation Savings Program is open through 2026 with substantial heat pump incentives. Assuming all rebates ended can cost you thousands you still qualify for.
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