The federal government is making it easier for low- to median-income households in Newfoundland and Labrador to make their homes more energy efficient, more comfortable, and more affordable all while reducing emissions.
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, joined by the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced a new agreement under the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program that will deliver no-cost energy-saving home upgrades to households across Newfoundland and Labrador.
The federal government is investing $10.5 million, and the province's electrical utilities-Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power-are contributing an additional $3.15 million. This funding will help more than 1,400 homeowners and renters access upgrades such as heat pumps and insulation improvements.
This program will be delivered through TakeCharge, a joint initiative between Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Eligible Canadians will receive free full-service home upgrades including an energy assessment, tailored recommendations, and coordinated installations.
This agreement follows last week's announcement of the new National Heat Pump Rebate, launching in 2027. That program is complementary to the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program and is targeted to households that need to replace a heating system urgently or prefer a self-directed switch to a heat pump, with up to $10,000 in rebates available to eligible low- to median-income households and $2,000 to other eligible households. For a family in St. John's heating with oil, making the switch can save around $2,600 a year. Switching from electric resistance to a heat pump can save an average of $1,700 a year. These are savings that come back year after year.
Together, these programs will lower energy bills for households in Newfoundland and Labrador, improve comfort at home, and bring down emissions from home heating.
