Rebate questions
Do I have to remove my oil furnace to get the National Heat Pump Rebate?
Checked against the official program pages on November 9, 2026.
No. You do not need to remove your existing heating or show that it has failed. Homes heated with oil, electricity, wood, propane and other fuels are all eligible, and planned and emergency installs both count. Many Atlantic homes keep the oil furnace as a backup for the coldest nights.
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Two common setups
A ducted heat pump added to the existing furnace and ductwork, with the furnace as backup. Or ductless heads for homes with hot water baseboards, with the boiler kept as backup. Either way the heat pump system should be able to heat the whole home for the rebate.
Provincial oil programs have their own rules
Provincial oil-to-heat-pump programs have their own rules, and some may require changes to the oil system, so read the rules of any provincial program you plan to use alongside the federal rebate.
Questions
Common questions
Can I keep my oil tank?
For the federal rebate, you do not have to remove your existing system. Provincial programs may differ.
Sources
Programs change. Copper Fox does not run these programs or decide who qualifies, so always check the official page before you count on one. More guides: National Heat Pump Rebate, New Brunswick rebates, Nova Scotia rebates, PEI rebates, Newfoundland and Labrador rebates, Mini-splits and the rebate, Had a grant before?, Federal and provincial, AHRI number and eligible list.
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