What You Can Still Claim in 2026
If you're replacing windows or doors in Ontario in 2026, the rebate landscape has changed. The headline program is the Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP), which pays $100 per rough opening for qualifying windows and doors and runs through November 30, 2026 for Enbridge Gas and IESO-served electric utility customers. The federal Canada Greener Homes Grant closed December 31, 2025, but the interest-free Canada Greener Homes Loan (up to $40,000) and the income-based Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program remain available.
1. Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) — $100 Per Rough Opening
Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program is the most accessible window and door rebate for Waterloo Region homeowners right now:
- $100 per rough opening for qualifying ENERGY STAR® windows and doors.
- Active through November 30, 2026 — installations and applications must fall within the program window.
- Open to Enbridge Gas customers and IESO-served electric utility customers in Ontario.
- Replacing ten openings can mean up to $1,000 back, subject to program terms.
2. Canada Greener Homes Grant — Closed December 31, 2025
The popular federal Canada Greener Homes Grant (which offered up to $5,000 for eligible retrofits) stopped accepting new applicants on December 31, 2025. If you were counting on it, here's what replaced it:
- Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) — a newer federal program targeting low-to-median income households, delivering energy-efficiency upgrades (including window and door improvements) to those who qualify.
- Canada Greener Homes Loan — still open, offering up to $40,000 interest-free over a 10-year term for eligible retrofits.
3. Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)
CGHAP is designed for lower-income Canadian homeowners and can cover energy-saving upgrades at little or no cost to those who meet the income and eligibility criteria. If your household income qualifies, this is the program to investigate first before paying out of pocket.
4. Canada Greener Homes Loan — Up to $40,000 Interest-Free
Available to a broad range of homeowners, the Canada Greener Homes Loan provides up to $40,000 interest-free with a 10-year term. It pairs well with the HRSP rebate: use the loan to fund the project and claim the $100-per-opening rebate on top. See our financing guide for how to combine these.
How D&D Exterior Finishing Helps
We install energy-efficient replacement windows and entry, patio, and storm doors across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph. We'll help you choose ENERGY STAR®-qualified products that are eligible for current programs and provide the documentation you need to submit your rebate claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What window and door rebates can I still claim in Ontario in 2026?
In 2026, the main active rebate is Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP), which pays $100 per rough opening for replacement windows and doors. It runs through November 30, 2026 and is open to Enbridge Gas and IESO electric utility customers. The Canada Greener Homes Loan (up to $40,000 interest-free) also remains available.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant still available?
No. The Canada Greener Homes Grant closed to new applicants on December 31, 2025. For most homeowners it has been effectively replaced by the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (for low-to-median income households) and the still-active Canada Greener Homes Loan.
How much is the Home Renovation Savings Program rebate for windows?
The Home Renovation Savings Program pays $100 per rough opening for qualifying ENERGY STAR windows and doors. If you replace ten windows, that is up to $1,000 back, subject to program terms and eligibility.
Who is eligible for the Home Renovation Savings Program?
The HRSP is available to eligible Enbridge Gas customers and IESO-served electric utility customers in Ontario who install qualifying energy-efficient upgrades before the November 30, 2026 program window closes. Confirm your eligibility with the program before purchasing.