In Manitoba, the clock starts the day the heat pump goes in
Manitoba heat pump rebates, in dollars
Efficiency Manitoba pays $2,000 for a centrally ducted cold-climate heat pump and $1,500 for a ductless one. Estimate, not guaranteed. Federal is pending: a grant of either $2,000 or up to $10,000 (for low- to median-income households). Estimate, not guaranteed. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
We are a private heat pump installer, not the government. We explain Efficiency Manitoba's rebates here. We do not run them.
What you can stack in Manitoba today
Updated Oct 22, 2026. Amounts are estimates, not guaranteed. Efficiency Manitoba has the final word.
| Program | Amount | Status | Who qualifies | Last checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Heat Pump Rebate (federal) | A grant of either $2,000 or up to $10,000 (for low- to median-income households). Estimate, not guaranteed. | Pending. Rules due around Nov 1, 2026. Portal early 2027. | Criteria not published yet. Due as of Nov 1, 2026. | Oct 22, 2026 | canada.ca |
| Air Source Heat Pump Rebate, centrally ducted (Efficiency Manitoba) | $2,000 for a cold-climate unit. Estimate, not guaranteed. | Open | Primary residence, existing home, registered contractor. | Oct 22, 2026 | Efficiency Manitoba |
| Air Source Heat Pump Rebate, ductless | $1,500. Estimate, not guaranteed. | Open | Same rules as above. | Oct 22, 2026 | Efficiency Manitoba |
| Affordable Home Energy Program (Efficiency Manitoba, with CGHAP funding) | A free ground source heat pump for income-qualified homeowners and renters in electrically heated homes. Estimate, not guaranteed. | Status not confirmed yet | Income-qualified homeowners and renters. | Oct 22, 2026 | Efficiency Manitoba |
| Multi-unit bonus on ground source incentives | A 100% bonus on ground source incentives. Estimate, not guaranteed. | For projects registered by Mar 31, 2027 | Multi-unit projects. | Oct 22, 2026 | Efficiency Manitoba |
| Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) | Amount not confirmed yet | Open in partner provinces, Manitoba included | Check the program page. | Oct 22, 2026 | Natural Resources Canada |
Before you install
The air source rebate has two firm gates. Both come from the program page, read Oct 22, 2026.
- The contractor. "Your contractor is registered with Efficiency Manitoba."
- The 90 days. "This application must be submitted within 90 days of the installation date."
Three more conditions sit on the same page. It must be your primary residence, not a seasonal one. A new home is not eligible. The heat pump must not replace an existing heat pump system, and it must be a qualifying cold-climate air source unit.
For the Affordable Home Energy Program we have no conditions on file. Check the program page before you book.
Federal condition, from canada.ca, read Oct 22, 2026: "Although the Rebate does not open until early 2027, the retroactivity period for the National Heat Pump Rebate starts on November 1, 2026. This means that households that meet the program's eligibility criteria and install eligible heat pumps starting on November 1, 2026, will be able to apply for the Rebate once the program launches early in 2027." The criteria, the eligible list and the rebate amounts are published only as of November 1, 2026. We have not read them yet.
Landlords and investors
The Air Source Heat Pump Rebate page does not state a landlord rule, and it asks for a primary residence. We have not found a rule for rental units, so ask before you book.
The Affordable Home Energy Program names homeowners and renters who are income-qualified. For multi-unit projects registered by Mar 31, 2027, a 100% bonus applies to ground source incentives. Estimate, not guaranteed. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Efficiency Manitoba CGHAP names "homeowners and tenants" on its page.
Tenant? Send this page to your landlord. The air source rebate is tied to a primary residence.
What to do before 2027
- Confirm your contractor is registered with Efficiency Manitoba before you sign.
- Write the install date on your calendar and count 90 days from it.
- Join the waitlist to hear when the federal portal opens. No installation date is promised.
Steps for every province are on How to apply for a heat pump rebate.
Manitoba questions we see most
Who is eligible for the Efficiency Manitoba heat pump rebate?
A contractor registered with Efficiency Manitoba does the work. The home is your primary residence and not new. The unit does not replace an existing heat pump. It is a qualifying cold-climate air source unit. Read the program page, checked Oct 22, 2026.
Is the Manitoba rebate from Manitoba Hydro or Efficiency Manitoba?
On the air source program page, Efficiency Manitoba is the administrator. We did not find Manitoba Hydro named as the administrator, so use the Efficiency Manitoba program page for the rules, checked Oct 22, 2026.
Does a ductless heat pump get less than a ducted one in Manitoba?
On the program page, yes. Ductless pays $1,500 and centrally ducted cold-climate pays $2,000. Estimate, not guaranteed. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Efficiency Manitoba
Can I claim if I replace an old heat pump?
Not under the air source rebate. The page says the new unit must not replace an existing heat pump system. Read the conditions on the program page, checked Oct 22, 2026.
What happens if I miss the 90 days?
The page sets the application deadline at 90 days from the installation date. We cannot say what Efficiency Manitoba does with a late application. Ask them first, and apply early.
Check my rebate for Manitoba
Manitoba is already set when the checker opens at step 2. Renting? The checker has a "send to your landlord" option.
Also see: All provinces | How to apply | Next door: Ontario. Saskatchewan has a row on the hub.
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