The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program helps homeowners who are currently heating their homes with oil, transition to eligible electric heat pump systems.

• Up to $10,000 for the purchase ad installation of eligible heat pump systems, and any of the following associated eligible measures related to the installation:
  • Necessary electrical and mechanical upgrades to your home for new electric heat pump system
  • Installation of outdoor piping loops for ground source heat pumps
  • The safe removal of your oil tank
  • Installation of a supplemental electric heating system (as required)
  • Switching over other oil-using household systems, such as an electric water heater (where necessary)
• Upfront payment – this means you will receive funds in advance of having to pay any of the related costs.

• your household income must qualify as median or below, after taxes – Check if your income level is eligible
• your home must be eligible – Check if your house is an eligible property type
• you are a primary resident and owner of your home
• you heat your home with oil
• you have recent receipts for the purchase of at least 500 litres of heating oil to heat your home in the past 12 months leading up to the time of application
• you can complete the work within 6 months of receiving the upfront payment
• your home is connected to an integrated electricity grid (for example, the North American electricity grid)

Please visit this portal to apply the OHPA program.