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Heat pump rebates in Calgary

Last checked 2026-11-01

Short answer: Calgary homeowners can get the federal National Heat Pump Rebate: $2,000, or up to $10,000 if after-tax household income is at or below the Alberta threshold ($50,816 for one person, $145,019 for a family of four). Alberta also has provincial offers, and there's a local programme to check.

What's different about Calgary

Calgary's chinooks swing temperatures quickly, and most homes have gas furnaces with ductwork, which suits a ducted heat pump paired with the existing furnace as backup.

Prairie winters bring long stretches of deep cold. Cold-climate air-source heat pumps are rated to operate to about -30°C (NRCan), so most homes here keep or add backup heat for the coldest days.

Your utilities

• Electricity: ENMAX (distribution).
• Natural gas: ATCO Gas.

Service areas don't follow city limits exactly, so check the name on your bill. Utility rebates usually depend on who supplies you.

Federal rebate: Alberta income thresholds

2025 dollars. Source: Canada.ca, 1 Nov 2026. Check your household.

Alberta programmes

• Calgary Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP): Financing repaid through property taxes, not a rebate. Intake reported closed until winter 2026/27 (unverified on the City's site). Official page

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Calgary programmes

• Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) (reported, not yet confirmed by us): Calgary has run a CEIP property-tax financing programme in past years, but we couldn't confirm its current intake status. Check with the City before counting on it. Source

Steps for Calgary homeowners

1. Get 2–3 quotes from HVAC contractors. Ask for the model's AHRI number and confirm it's on the eligible list.
2. Check provincial and local rules before signing. Some need pre-approval or a programme-registered contractor.
3. Install on or after 1 Nov 2026, keep the five receipt details, and apply when the portal opens in early 2027.

FAQ

What income qualifies for the $10,000 heat pump rebate in Calgary?

Calgary uses the Alberta thresholds: after-tax household income at or below $50,816 for 1 person, $99,476 for 2, $123,446 for 3, $145,019 for 4 and $152,210 for 5 or more (2025 dollars). Above that, the rebate is $2,000.

Can I install a heat pump in Calgary now and still get the federal rebate?

Yes, if it's installed on or after 1 November 2026 by an HVAC contractor, the model is on the eligible list, and you keep receipts. Applications open in early 2027.

Can I combine the federal rebate with Alberta programmes?

Often yes, but each programme sets its own stacking rules. Check the provincial programme terms before you sign a contract.

Does Calgary have its own heat pump programme?

Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP): Calgary has run a CEIP property-tax financing programme in past years, but we couldn't confirm its current intake status. Check with the City before counting on it. Confirm on the official page.