Information and resources you need to switch from oil heating 
Missed OHPA funding deadline? Support is still available.
In New Brunswick, NB Power delivers the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program on behalf of Natural Resources Canada through existing SaveEnergyNB programs. The federal government closed registration June 30, 2026. Good news, there is still support available if you are looking to switch off oil heat.
You may be eligible for free energy efficiency upgrades to your oil heating system.
If you've received, are waiting for, or are in the process of securing quotes for an advance payment of up to $15,000, you have until March 31, 2027 to complete your upgrades and final energy evaluation. If this deadline is not met, any advance funding received must be repaid to NB Power.
To be eligible for an advance payment, all required paperwork must be submitted by October 1, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be eligible for advance funding.
What to do next to move your project forward:
Funding can be used for eligible upgrades, including:
Advance funding is based on approved contractor quotes for eligible work:
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You will be contacted to confirm you qualify for the advance funding once your primary residence, and household income documentation has been reviewed.
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An Energy advisor will assess your home for efficiency upgrades, including your heating system.
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Review the report and obtain quotes for your heat pump system and any other eligible expenses related to the heating system upgrade. Required paperwork must be submitted by October 1, 2026.
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You will receive an email with your approved advance payment amount. The payment will be sent through direct deposit and should be used for eligible costs related to the heat pump installation.
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Once your upgrades are completed, schedule a final energy evaluation with your energy advisor. They'll confirm your upgrades and gather all the receipts for the work completed. If the work and final evaluation are not completed by March 31, 2027, you will owe your advance payment back to NB Power.
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The service organization will send all the details from your final evaluation to NB Power for you. You can expect to receive an eligible incentive payment within 90 days of the final evaluation date.
See what’s involved in a home energy evaluation and how it can help identify ways to make your home more comfortable.
We are now offering customers e-Transfer or a direct deposit option for all incentives, making it quick and easy for you to receive your payment!
Several forms are required if you are accessing advanced funding to switch from oil heat to a heat pump system. Completion of these forms will ensure the process runs smoothly.
Reach out to the service organization who did your initial audit to book. Remember, all upgrades and your final evaluation must be done by March 31, 2027. Find their contact info here.
Find answers to common questions about eligible upgrades, timelines, and the steps to complete your project.
