September 12, 2025 Winnipeg, Manitoba Natural Resources Canada
Canada is taking action to build a clean, affordable future - one home and building at a time. Buildings are Canada's third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and the way we heat, cool and power them is critical to tackling climate change. The Government of Canada is stepping up with practical, affordable solutions that deliver real results for Canadians. That's why we are launching the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) - a new initiative that will help low- to median-income households reduce their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions through no-cost home retrofits.
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that the first CGHAP agreement has been reached with Manitoba. The federal government will provide nearly $30 million to support Efficiency Manitoba for the program.
CGHAP will be delivered in partnership with provinces and territories to ensure the program meets the distinct needs of communities across Canada. For the first time, this program will be available to tenants. Using a direct-installation model, CGHAP participants will not have to pay out of pocket for upgrades to their homes. Retrofits may include insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, solar panels, windows and doors.
CGHAP will also provide resources to Indigenous governments and representative Indigenous organizations through existing agreements administered by Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Employing a distinctions-based approach with streamlined administrative requirements, CGHAP will work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners to advance their self-determined priorities in home energy efficiency.
CGHAP is a complementary program to the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program that is already available to low- to median-income Manitoba households that are ready to make the switch from oil heating to an eligible heat pump system. With OHPA, Manitobans can receive an upfront payment of up to $20,000 to help pay for the switch. Eligible Manitobans can now apply for funding from both the OHPA program and CGHAP, making energy efficiency improvements to homes across the province more accessible and affordable.
By transforming how we heat, cool and power our buildings, we're not only tackling emissions, we're also reducing Canadians' bills and creating a blueprint for long-term economic prosperity.
