Alberta Heat Pump Rebates: What's Actually Available in 2026

Start with eligibility, not the biggest number

Alberta's incentive landscape is much thinner than BC's, and several federal programs have closed or changed in the past year. Before any incentive goes into your budget, confirm the program is open, that you qualify, and that the specific equipment being quoted is eligible. Here's what's real as of this writing.

What's closed

Canada Greener Homes Grant: closed to new applicants.

Canada Greener Homes Loan: closed. Natural Resources Canada says the loan's funding is fully committed and new applications cannot be approved. Approved applicants should follow their own program instructions, but it is not an option for new projects.

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program: the last day to apply was July 31, 2026. Approved applicants have until January 31, 2027 to finish the work and submit final receipts.

If a contractor's quote shows savings from any of these programs and you haven't already been approved, ask them to take that line out.

What's still open: Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)

CEIP is Alberta's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. In participating municipalities, property owners can finance eligible energy upgrades, including air-source and ground-source heat pumps, and repay through their property tax bill over a long term. Calgary and Edmonton both run CEIP, along with a growing list of other Alberta municipalities.

It's financing, not a rebate: you pay it back. Each municipality sets its own intake windows, financing limits, interest rate and eligible upgrades, and some programs open and close in rounds. Check your municipality's CEIP page for current terms before you get quotes.

New: federal National Heat Pump Rebate (announced Oct 2026, not open yet)

On October 8, 2026, the federal government announced a National Heat Pump Rebate: up to $10,000 for eligible below-median-income households and $2,000 for other eligible households, combinable with provincial programs. Officials are aiming to launch in early 2027, so it is not open yet. Details are in our guide to the National Heat Pump Rebate.

Watch this space: Greener Homes Affordability Program

The federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program offers no-cost retrofits, which can include heat pumps, to low- to median-income households. It's delivered only through participating provinces and territories; the federal government doesn't accept applications directly from households.

As of NRCan's August 31, 2026 update, the participating provinces are British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. Alberta isn't on the list yet. If your household might qualify, check the NRCan page periodically. Alberta can be added if an agreement is signed.

The honest comparison with BC

BC has provincial programs that pay direct rebates to eligible households (see our BC rebate guide). Alberta has no provincial equivalent. For most Alberta homeowners today, support means financing (CEIP), not grants. Budget the project as if you'll pay full price, and treat any approved support as a bonus.

That changes the math. An Alberta heat pump project usually makes its case on operating costs at your actual gas and electricity rates, and on getting air conditioning and heating from one system, rather than on rebates. Dual-fuel setups that keep your gas furnace for the coldest days are the most common Alberta configuration.

Before you treat any incentive as part of your budget

1. Confirm the program is open and accepting applications today. Conditions change, sometimes with little notice.

2. Check equipment eligibility using the exact model quoted. Programs typically match the outdoor and indoor unit combination by its AHRI reference number.

3. Don't add up advertised maximums from different programs unless the rules explicitly allow combined funding.

4. Check whether pre-approval or an energy evaluation is required before any work starts. Some programs refuse costs incurred before approval.

5. Keep every quote, invoice, permit and evaluation report. Most programs require them.