Heat pumps in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill sits higher than the lakeshore, and its winters are colder for it. We check the Ontario and federal rebates your home may qualify for and arrange the installation.
- Winter design temperature
- −21 °C
- Heating degree days
- 4,000
- Electricity distributor
- Alectra Utilities
What a Richmond Hill winter means for your heat pump
The building code uses −21 °C for Richmond Hill, at an elevation of 230 m, compared with −18 °C and 90 m at Toronto City Hall. A system sized with a lakeshore figure could fall short here.
Climate figures: Ontario Building Code, SB-1 (2024).
Getting the sizing right
Ask that the heat-loss calculation uses Richmond Hill’s own design temperature. Our sizing guide explains what a proper calculation includes. The city’s electricity distributor is Alectra Utilities.
Rebates for Richmond Hill homeowners
A qualifying home may get the federal rebate of $2,000, or up to $10,000 at or below the median income, for installs from November 1, 2026. The Ontario rebate needs pre-approval before work starts. Read the full rebate guide.
How we help
Tell us about your home and we estimate your rebate. We arrange the installation with our partner installer and help with the rebate paperwork.
Common questions
Does Richmond Hill’s elevation affect a heat pump?
Mainly through temperature. The code’s design temperature is −21 °C here, so choose a model with enough capacity at that point and have it sized for your home.
Are heat pump rebates different in Richmond Hill?
No. The Ontario and federal programs are not set city by city. What changes the amount is your home, your equipment and, for the federal rebate, your household income.
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