Registration Closing June 30, 2026 
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) is a federal government program that helps homeowners switch from oil heating to an energy-efficient heat pump—making the transition easier and more affordable. OHPA has now been incorporated into SaveEnergyNB’s existing programs, so applicants don’t need to submit a separate application.
Registrations will be accepted until June 30, 2026.
Two options are available based on your household income:
Income $70,000 and under? You could qualify for the Enhanced Energy Savings Program which helps homeowners switch from oil heating to an energy-efficient heating system free of charge.
Enhanced Energy Savings Program
Income over $70,000? You may be eligible for up to $15,000 in advance when you enroll in the Total Home Energy Savings program and switch from oil heating to an energy‑efficient heat pump system.
Total Home Energy Savings Program
Switching from oil heating to energy-efficient heat pumps offers many benefits. Heat pumps are more affordable and efficient to operate than oil, keeping your home at a comfortable temperature year-round—whether it’s warming up in winter or cooling down in summer.
They’re also an environmentally friendly choice since they don’t burn fossil fuels, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
If you qualify for the Enhanced Energy Saving Program, eligible upgrades are free. If you enroll in the Total Home Energy Savings Program, up to $15,000 in advance payment is designed to help you cover the costs of your new heat pump, necessary electrical upgrades, safe removal of your oil tank, and even the replacement of other oil-based systems, like hot water heaters.
Switching to heat pumps is a smart choice for your home and a step towards a greener future.
You may be eligible for free energy efficiency upgrades to your oil heating system.
Enrolment is limited to one program at a time.
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program assists Canadians in switching from oil heating to an electric cold-climate heat pump.
In New Brunswick, NB Power administers the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program on behalf of Natural Resources Canada through existing SaveEnergyNB programs with no need for a separate registration.
Both programs offer options to transition from oil heating and customers apply to the program that relates to their income level.
Use the Program Pathfinder to help you determine the right program for your home. Registrations for OHPA funding close on June 30, 2026.
| Enhanced Energy Savings Program | Total Home Energy Savings Program |
|---|---|
| Oil heating system (existing) | Oil heating system (existing) |
| Household income $70,000 or below – apply to Enhanced Energy Savings Program | Household income over $70,000 – apply to Total Home Energy Savings Program |
| Energy evaluation required and included | Energy evaluation required and included |
| Oil tank must be removed* | Oil tank does not need to be removed |
| No direct homeowner rebates – OHPA delivered under Enhanced Energy Savings Program is free | Advance payment up to $15,000 plus rebates starting at $400 depending on the type of heat pump |
| Participants have until March 31, 2027 to complete their upgrades and final evaluation. |
*Oil tank will be removed by an approved EESP HVAC Contractor only
While your electricity costs will increase with a heat pump, you won't have any more oil bills. Overall, a heat pump is a less expensive, more efficient, way to heat your home. The bonus is cooling in summer.
OHPA might be right for you if you heat with oil and are a homeowner. OHPA is seamlessly integrated with existing SaveEnergyNB programs, so there’s no need to submit a separate application.
Two options are available based on your household income. If your household income is $70,000 and under you could qualify for the Enhanced Energy Savings Program. If your household income is over $70,000 you may be eligible for up to $15,000 in advance when you enroll in the Total Home Energy Savings Program.
Homes heated with oil typically have an oil storage tank, which may be located in the basement, garage, outside the house, or underground. Unlike electricity, oil is usually purchased in bulk and delivered by truck.
For more answers to common questions when switching from oil to a heat pump, visit the Enhanced Energy Savings Program or the Total Home Energy Savings Program.
Yes, if you wish to register for OHPA funding, you must register by June 30, 2026. Use our Program Pathfinder to help you find the right program for your home
OHPA is co-delivered by NB Power and Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN). NRCAN’s funding is winding down. OHPA participants must be registered by June 30, 2026, so they have time to receive their advance payment and complete their work before funding ends.
We cannot accept registrations for OHPA funding after June 30, 2026.
Participants in the Total Home Energy Savings Program stream of OHPA must have their work and final evaluation completed by March 31, 2027.
Participants in the Total Home Energy Savings Program stream of OHPA must have all work and their final evaluation completed by March 31, 2027.
If work is not completed by March 31, 2027, any advance payment received will be due back to NB Power.
We cannot grant extensions for work and evaluations beyond March 31, 2027.
