The federal government today announced a new grant for low- and middle-income Canadians who transition their home-heating systems from oil to electric heat pumps.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser announced the $250 million Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Grant during a press conference today in Stellarton, N.S., which he said will “reduce pollution” and create jobs.
“This federal grant is going to cover all aspects of the cost and installation of the heat pump—whether it’s the equipment itself and the cost of putting it in; electrical upgrades that might be needed; or even removal of the old oil tank that’s going to be replaced,” he said….