Ottawa winters demand a serious cold-climate heat pump with a clear backup heat strategy. Most installs here are hybrid (heat pump + gas furnace) to handle stretches below -25°C.
Articles most relevant to Ottawa's climate zone and utility setup.
Cold-climate heat pump performance in Ontario — capacity at -15°C and -25°C, backup heat, and which models deliver.
Read the guide RebatesOntario heat pump rebates in 2026: Home Renovation Savings, Enbridge, and what replaced the Greener Homes Grant.
Read the guide CostFull 15-year cost comparison for Ontario homeowners — install cost, Enbridge gas vs. electricity rates, rebates applied, and when a hybrid system wins.
Read the guideOur contractor matches serve homeowners across Ottawa and surrounding communities.
We'll match you with licensed Ottawa contractors who handle HRS rebate paperwork and know Zone 6 climate sizing.
Get matched with a proYes. Gas and refrigeration work in Ontario must be performed by properly credentialed technicians. Ask for licence numbers before signing a contract in Ottawa.
Eligible Ontario homeowners can receive up to $7,500 under the Home Renovation Savings (HRS) program for a qualifying cold-climate air-source heat pump. Use our rebate calculator for stacking with federal OHPA if you heat with oil.
Ottawa is Zone 6 with a design temperature near -24°C. Cold-climate heat pumps sized for that design temperature work well; many homes still keep gas or electric backup for the coldest weeks.