Clean energy programs for individuals and families

We track 7 clean energy programs for individuals and families that are open or ongoing right now (2 federal, 5 Ontario). 0 of the open or ongoing programs publish a figure of $100K or more. They are ranked below by our 0 to 100 score, which weighs how much a program pays against how hard it is to win; last checked Oct 17, 2026.

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Ranked programs

7 open, ongoing or intake-based programs, best score first.

  1. Save on Energy Energy Affordability Program

    IESO (Save on Energy)

    Free energy-saving upgrades and kits for income-eligible Ontario households, including appliance replacement and, in some cases, a free cold climate heat pump.

    OngoingOntarioOther incentives
    47
    Strong

  2. Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP)

    Transport Canada

    Point-of-sale incentives for Canadians, organizations and businesses buying or leasing an eligible new electric vehicle. It replaces the closed iZEV program.

    OngoingFederalOther incentivesUp to $5K
    45
    Strong

  3. Home Winterproofing Program

    Enbridge Gas (delivered together with the Energy Affordability Program)

    Enbridge Gas offers eligible lower-income households free energy-saving home upgrades such as insulation and draft proofing. Participants get a home energy assessment...

    OngoingOntarioOther incentives
    45
    Strong

  4. Home Renovation Savings Program (Save on Energy / Enbridge Gas)

    IESO (Save on Energy) and Enbridge Gas, supported by the Government of Ontario

    Rebates for home energy upgrades such as insulation, air sealing, windows and doors, heat pumps, smart thermostats, solar and storage, and efficient appliances...

    OngoingOntarioOther incentivesUp to $12K
    44
    Strong

  5. Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)

    Natural Resources Canada (transitioning to Environment and Climate Change Canada); delivered through provincial and territorial programs

    Provides low-to-median-income homeowners and tenants with no-cost home retrofits such as insulation and heat pumps. Selected organizations deliver the work directly, so...

    OngoingFederalOther incentives
    33
    Worth a look

  6. Save on Energy Peak Perks (residential and small business thermostats)

    IESO (Save on Energy)

    Participants with an eligible smart thermostat allow brief adjustments during peak summer demand and receive a sign-up payment plus an annual payment.

    OngoingOntarioOther incentives
    26
    Worth a look

  7. Save on Energy Training Incentives

    IESO (Save on Energy)

    Incentives toward course fees for energy management training for professionals responsible for energy or building operations at Ontario facilities.

    OngoingOntarioOther incentivesUp to $550
    16
    Long shot

How we rank

Each program gets a score from 0 to 100 that asks how much money you can realistically get for how little work. It blends the largest published amount (loans count for less because they are repaid), how much effort an application takes, how likely an eligible applicant is to succeed and how many people qualify. Closed programs score zero and programs without a published dollar figure get a neutral value, never a guess. Scores are editorial estimates, not predictions of approval.

Questions

How many clean energy programs for individuals and families are open right now?

Of the 11 clean energy programs for individuals and families in our database, 7 are open or ongoing and 0 take applications only in intake windows. The rest are closed, paused or of unknown status, so they are not ranked on this page. Counts reflect our last check on Oct 17, 2026; programs can change without notice.

What is the largest published amount among these programs?

Home Renovation Savings Program (Save on Energy / Enbridge Gas) publishes the largest figure on this page, shown as "Up to $12K". Published figures are program maximums, caps or limits, not what an applicant should expect to receive; many programs pay a share of eligible costs and amounts depend on your project and eligibility.

Which clean energy programs for individuals and families rank highest?

Right now the top three by our score are Save on Energy Energy Affordability Program (47, Strong), Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (45, Strong), Home Winterproofing Program (45, Strong). The score combines the size of the published amount, how much work an application takes, how likely an eligible applicant is to succeed and how many people qualify.

Do I have to pay this money back?

It depends on the program. Grants and incentives are generally not repaid, loans always are, and some contribution agreements are partly or fully repayable, so read the terms of each program. Among the 7 open or ongoing programs here, 0 are in our Grants category, 0 are loans and 7 are other incentives such as tax credits and rebates.

Are these federal or Ontario programs?

2 of the 7 open or ongoing programs here come from the federal government and 5 from the Ontario government. Both levels can usually be combined, but many programs have stacking rules that cap total government funding for the same costs, so check them before you apply.

Is this an official government website?

No. Grants & Loans Finder is an independent research tool. Each program page links to the official source, and applications are always made with the government agency or lender that runs the program.

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Estimates; confirm on the official page. Independent research tool, not a government website. Data last checked Oct 17, 2026. Grants & Loans Finder.