Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) provide efficient heating and cooling in one unit. They can reduce your electric heating costs by up to 30%.
An ASHP uses a small amount of energy to pull the heat from the outdoor air to warm your home. In the summer months, it works in reverse to push warm air outside to cool your home. This makes them an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly electric heating and cooling system.
REBATES
We offer rebates to make your upgrade easier and more affordable.
They’re calculated as being the lesser of:
- Per square foot of floor area heated by an ASHP system.
| ASHP | Cold climate ASHP | |
| Ductless | $0.65/square foot | $1.00/square foot |
| Centrally ducted | $1.30/square foot | $1.65/square foot |
- Per MBH (1,000 BTU/hour) of installed ASHP space heating capacity.
| ASHP | Cold climate ASHP | |
| Ductless | $20/MBH | $30/MBH |
| Centrally ducted | $40/MBH | $50/MBH |
- Per MBH (1,000 BTU/hour) of the building/home’s eligible base transmission and infiltration heating load.
| ASHP | Cold climate ASHP | |
| Ductless | $20/MBH | $30/MBH |
| Centrally ducted | $40/MBH | $50/MBH |
Check out our program guide for more information.
How to Participate
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CHOOSE A REGISTERED EFFICIENCY MANITOBA CONTRACTOR & APPLY
First, find out if your project is eligible, then choose a registered contractor. We recommend browsing our list of registered contractors, getting several quotes, and checking references before making your choice. When comparing quotes, be sure to compare each contractor’s proposed design and pay attention to the heat pump heating capacity compared to the square footage of your home. Once you’ve chosen a contractor, they’ll work with you to submit an application. You’ll need to agree to the terms and conditions at this time. Make sure you verify that the air source heat pump selected is on our eligible product list.
Contractor tools and resources are included below to ensure proper sizing.
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GET APPROVAL FOR YOUR PROJECT
We’ll issue a written approval via email to you and your contractor and from there, you’ll have one year to purchase and install your air source heat pump. Be sure to receive approval before purchasing materials or starting any work.
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COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT
Once your heat pump is installed and operational, work with your contractor to submit the completion documents and all applicable permits and invoices. We’ll review these documents and then send you your rebate. We may contact you to schedule a post-installation inspection of your heat pump prior to issuing your rebate.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
- Your home or building has a Manitoba Hydro electrical service.
- Your home or building is currently heated using electricity or natural gas. Homeowners using fuel oil or propane are also eligible.
- The heat pump is replacing an existing heating system.
- The heat pump is included on the eligible product list from Natural Resources Canada.
- Your contractor is registered with Efficiency Manitoba.
- New construction farm buildings may be eligible, contact us for details.
PROJECTS THAT AREN’T ELIGIBLE
- Homes and buildings that are converting from electric to natural gas heating.
- Heat pumps replacing existing heat pumps.
- Heat pumps installed in seasonal properties.
- Heat pumps installed in new homes and buildings (they may be eligible through the New Homes Program or New Buildings Program).
Read the Terms and Conditions for full eligibility requirements.
LEARN MORE
All about air source heat pumps
TOOLS & RESOURCES
- Natural Resources Canada has developed an ASHP sizing and selection toolkit intended for use by mechanical system designers and renovation contractors.
- Eligible models and equipment details are available in the searchable product list from Natural Resources Canada.
EVEN MORE HELP IS AVAILABLE
FOR HOMES
Financing for your ASHP may be available through the Canada Greener Homes Loan or Manitoba Hydro’s Home Energy Efficiency Loan. Be sure to apply for financing before you start any work, including purchasing products.
FOR BUSINESSES
The Government of Canada recently announced a Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit. To learn more, visit the Government of Canada web page.
