Monthly Heating Cost Calculator Canada
| Region | Average Monthly Cost (CAD) | Heating System Type | Local Climate | Electricity Cost (Cents/kWh) | Fuel Type | Government Policies & Subsidies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 32015 | Forced-Air Furnace16 | Moderately cold17 | 14.118 | Natural Gas19 | Various rebates for heat pump installations; Home Efficiency Rebate Plus; governmental support for transitioning from oil to electric heating.20 |
| Quebec | 13521 | Electricity22 | Cold23 | 7.818 | Electricity24 | Ban on oil heating systems in new constructions from December 2023 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.25 |
| British Columbia | 13526 | Electric heat pump27 | Mild climate, varies by region28 | 11.418 | Electricity29 | Incentives for switching to heat pumps and energy efficiency programs available (e.g., CleanBC programs)30 |
| Alberta | 13031 | natural gas32 | cool, continental climate33 | 25.818 | natural gas22 | Natural Gas Rebate Program, which provides rebates if the price exceeds $6.50 per gigajoule.34 |
| Manitoba | 11335 | Natural gas and electric heating systems36 | Extremely cold, with sharp seasonal temperature changes37 | 10.218 | Natural gas and electricity36 | Incentives for geothermal heating and energy efficiency programs38 |
| Saskatchewan | 13539 | natural gas furnace40 | continental, extremely cold41 | 19.918 | natural gas42 | Saskatchewan is removing the carbon tax on heating to reduce costs for residents.43 |
| Nova Scotia | 15044 | heat pump45 | modified continental46 | 18.318 | electricity47 | Participating in the federal carbon pricing program which affects heating oil costs.48 |
| New Brunswick | air-source heat pumps45 | continental, cold snowy winters and warm summers49 | 13.918 | electricity50 | Federal programs supporting the transition to heat pumps and away from heating oil.51 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 36052 | oil-fired furnace53 | extremely cold54 | 14.818 | oil24 | Oil to Electric Incentive Program encourages switching from oil to electric heating systems.55 |
| Prince Edward Island | 28356 | oil furnace, heat pump57 | moderate, mild winters58 | 18.418 | heating oil57 | Free heat pump programs for low- to median-income households57 |
| Yukon | 25059 | Electric Thermal Storage60 | Subarctic, extremely cold winters61 | 18.718 | Natural gas, electricity62 | Power bill rebates for residents63 |
| Northwest Territories | 41018 | Heating oil64 | Extremely cold65 | 4166 | Heating oil67 | Point-of-purchase rebate for diesel home heating fuel until March 31, 202768 |
| Nunavut | 10069 | electric furnace, diesel70 | extremely cold71 | 61.5272 | diesel73 | Federal pause on carbon tax for home heating fuel; subsidized electricity rates.74 |
You may reference the table provided in the search results for detailed information on monthly heating costs across different regions in Canada. The table includes data on average monthly costs, heating system types, local climate, electricity costs, fuel types, and government policies for various provinces and territories.To summarize some key points about monthly heating costs in Canada:
- Costs vary significantly by region, ranging from around $100 to over $400 per month.
- The most common heating systems are forced-air furnaces, electric baseboard heaters, and heat pumps.
- Fuel types used include natural gas, electricity, heating oil, and propane.
- Factors affecting costs include local climate, energy prices, home efficiency, and government policies.
- On average, Canadians spend about $135 monthly on home heating.
- Natural gas heating tends to cost around $160 per month during winter.
- Electric heating costs can vary widely depending on local electricity rates.
- Many provinces offer incentives and rebates for energy-efficient heating systems.
For more specific details on each region, please refer to the comprehensive table provided in the search results. This table offers a breakdown of costs and relevant information for different parts of Canada.