Window and Door Rebates in Eastern Canada: A Province-by-Province Guide

Ultimate Windows, Doors & More
Jul 15
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Updated: Jul 27

If you've been waiting for the federal Canada Greener Homes Grant to return before replacing your windows, it is time to update your strategy. The original federal grant is closed, and there is no national replacement at the same scale currently on offer. However, the federal government has relaunched and expanded its successor program: the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP).

As of June 2026, CGHAP has expanded to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec — but it operates very differently from the original grant. It is a direct-install program for low-to-median-income households, meaning selected organizations deliver and complete the retrofits at no cost to participants. Homeowners and renters do not apply for a rebate and manage their own projects — the program comes to them, and the participating organization selects the products and contractors.

What remains broadly accessible to all homeowners is a set of provincial programs, each with its own eligibility rules, rebate amounts, and application timelines. For homeowners in Eastern Canada, this guide covers what is currently available, province by province. Because programs change, verify all details at the official links listed at the end of this article before committing to a project.

Quick Answers

Are there still window rebates available in Canada in 2026?

Yes. The original Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed, but provincial programs remain active in PEI, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Ontario has the Home Renovation Savings program ($100 per rough opening, requires bundling with other upgrades and a pre-retrofit energy assessment). Quebec's Renoclimat program provides rebates based on a post-renovation energy assessment. Additionally, the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) has expanded in June 2026 to include Nova Scotia, PEI, and Quebec, providing no-cost direct-install retrofits for qualifying low-to-median-income households and renters through provincial delivery organizations.

How much can I get back on new windows in Eastern Canada?

Rebates range from $30 per opening in New Brunswick at the base rate, up to $245 per opening for qualifying low-income households in PEI (maximum $2,000 per property).

Do I need a home energy assessment before applying?

In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, yes. A pre-retrofit home energy evaluation is required before beginning work. In PEI, no assessment is required for the standard rebate. Quebec requires both a pre- and post-renovation evaluation.

Do I need ENERGY STAR windows to qualify for rebates?

Yes. All active provincial programs in Eastern Canada require ENERGY STAR certified products as a minimum qualifying standard. Ask your dealer to confirm zone-specific certification for your postal code before ordering.

Prince Edward Island

PEI HOME INSULATION REBATES | $125 to $245 per opening

PEI's program is the most accessible in the region. The Home Insulation Rebates program provides $125 per ENERGY STAR certified window, door, or skylight opening, with a maximum rebate of $1,000 per property. For households with net income under $35,000 annually, the rebate increases to $245 per opening with a maximum of $2,000.

Requirements: Products must be ENERGY STAR certified (version 5, 2020 or later). No home energy assessment is required to access the standard rebate, making this the easiest program to access in the region.

Financing option: PEI also offers the Energy Efficiency Loan Program, providing up to $10,000 in financing for qualifying upgrades. This must be arranged before work begins.

Federal CGHAP expansion: As of June 2026, the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program has expanded to Prince Edward Island. Low-to-median-income households and renters may qualify for no-cost direct-install home retrofits — including insulation, heat pumps, and air sealing — delivered through local service organizations. In this program, participating organizations select and deliver the products directly — participants do not choose their own windows or contractors. PEI's provincial CGHAP program details are expected through efficiencyPEI. This federal program is in addition to, not a replacement for, the provincial rebates described above.

To apply: Visit the official program page via the link in the references section below. Applications for the provincial rebate are submitted through efficiencyPEI.

Nova Scotia

HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT via Efficiency Nova Scotia | Varies by tier

Nova Scotia's program requires more steps than PEI's but can deliver greater total savings when windows are part of a broader home retrofit. The program is administered by Efficiency Nova Scotia.

Rebate amount: Varies by window efficiency and program tier. Base provincial grants start at approximately $30 per rough opening and scale up when windows are installed alongside other qualifying home energy improvements. The exact rebate is confirmed through the assessment process.

Requirements: You must book a Home Energy Assessment (HEA) before beginning any eligible work. The assessment fee is $199, waived for moderate-income households. All products must be ENERGY STAR rated.

Important: Work started before the Home Energy Assessment will not qualify for rebates. Book the HEA first, receive your retrofit recommendations, then proceed with your project.

Federal CGHAP expansion: As of June 2026, the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program has expanded to Nova Scotia. Eligible low-to-median-income homeowners and renters may qualify for no-cost direct-install retrofits delivered by selected local organizations — covering upgrades such as insulation, heat pumps, and air sealing. In this program, participating organizations select and deliver the products directly — participants do not choose their own windows or contractors. This is a separate stream from the provincial rebate program, aimed at households who may not be able to fund a retrofit upfront at all. Nova Scotia's provincial CGHAP program details are expected through Efficiency Nova Scotia.

To apply: Visit efficiencyns.ca or call Efficiency Nova Scotia to book your HEA. The assessment generates a report that guides your project and supports your rebate application.

New Brunswick

TOTAL HOME ENERGY SAVINGS via NB Power | $30 to $50 per opening

NB Power's Total Home Energy Savings Program provides per-opening rebates for qualifying window and door replacements. The program rewards bundled retrofits: combining windows with other qualifying upgrades increases the per-opening rate.

Rebate amount: $30 per window or door opening at the base rate. If windows are installed alongside other qualifying energy upgrades (insulation, air sealing, heat pump), the rate can increase to up to $50 per opening.

Requirements: A pre-retrofit Home Energy Evaluation is required before beginning work. Windows must qualify for ENERGY STAR Climate Zone 3.

To apply: Visit saveenergynb.ca for program details and to arrange your pre-retrofit evaluation. The evaluation must be completed before any work begins.

Ontario

HOME RENOVATION SAVINGS | $100 per rough opening (bundled with other upgrades)

Ontario does have an active window rebate program, it's just more conditional than those in the Maritime provinces. The Home Renovation Savings program, run jointly by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy with support from the Ontario Government, provides $100 per rough opening for windows and doors when combined with at least one other qualifying home upgrade.

How it works: Window and door rebates fall under the assessment-required track, meaning you must complete a home energy assessment before beginning work and bundle the window upgrade with at least one other eligible improvement. Qualifying co-upgrades include insulation (up to $7,700), air sealing (up to $250), heat pump water heaters ($500), and others. Homeowners who complete only windows alone do not qualify for the window rebate under this program.

Note on coverage: The program is delivered through Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy. Enbridge Gas serves most, but not all, of Ontario. If your home is in an area not served by Enbridge Gas, check directly with your local electricity distributor for equivalent Save on Energy offers.

To apply: Visit homerenovationsavings.ca to review eligible upgrades, book your home energy assessment, and start the intake process. Complete the assessment before beginning any work, as upgrades started beforehand will not qualify.

Quebec

RENOCLIMAT via Transition energetique Quebec | Based on post-evaluation outcome

Quebec's Renoclimat program provides rebates tied to the overall energy improvement achieved by a renovation project, rather than a fixed per-opening rate. This means the financial benefit is harder to predict in advance but can be more substantial when windows are part of a comprehensive retrofit.

Rebate amount: Based on the energy rating of windows installed and the overall energy improvement measured by the post-renovation evaluation. The amount is determined after the project is complete, not before.

Requirements: A mandatory energy evaluation both before and after the renovation is required. You must enroll in the Renoclimat program before starting work. Evaluations must be conducted by a certified Renoclimat evaluator.

Federal CGHAP expansion: As of June 2026, the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program has expanded to Quebec. Low-to-median-income homeowners and renters may qualify for no-cost direct-install retrofits through local organizations. In this program, participating organizations select and deliver the products directly — participants do not choose their own windows or contractors. Quebec's provincial CGHAP program details are expected through Transition energetique Quebec. This is a separate federal stream that runs alongside Renoclimat.

To apply: Contact Transition energetique Quebec or your regional Renoclimat office. Working with a Renoclimat-registered contractor simplifies the application process considerably.

What to Do Before You Start

Regardless of province, the steps for maximizing rebates follow a consistent pattern:

Confirm whether a pre-retrofit assessment is required. In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, skipping the evaluation forfeits the rebate entirely. Book it before signing any window contracts.
Confirm ENERGY STAR certification for each product. Ask your window dealer to provide documentation confirming zone-specific certification. Not all ENERGY STAR windows qualify in all climate zones.
Understand the application timeline. Some programs require you to apply before work begins; others accept post-installation applications within a defined period. Confirm this with your provincial program first.
Retain all documentation. Every program requires receipts, product data sheets with certification details, and installation invoices. Keep organized records from the start.

ENERGY STAR certified Marvin windows in a contemporary Eastern Canada home — proper specification documentation is required for all provincial rebate programs.

Making the Most of What's Available

The most effective strategy is to bundle your window upgrade with other qualifying retrofits wherever possible. In New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, combining windows with insulation, air sealing, or heat pump upgrades increases the rebate rate and may unlock additional program tiers.

If your household qualifies for the low-income or moderate-income tier in PEI or Nova Scotia, the rebate differential is significant. Check eligibility before assuming standard rates apply to your situation. The federal CGHAP program which is now expanded to PEI, Nova Scotia, and Quebec, offers no-upfront-cost retrofits for qualifying households, though participants in that stream do not select their own products or contractors. Homeowners who want to specify the windows going into their home should pursue the provincial rebate path.

Ask your window dealer about rebate program experience before choosing a contractor. Dealers who have navigated these programs can guide you through the documentation, confirm product eligibility, and help you avoid the timing errors that cause applications to be rejected.

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