Efficiency Manitoba Rebates — What Winnipeg Homeowners Qualify for When Upgrading Their Furnace or Air Conditioner

Most Winnipeg homeowners who upgrade their furnace or air conditioner leave money on the table.

Not because the rebates do not exist — they do. But because nobody told them to ask.

Efficiency Manitoba offers rebates to homeowners who upgrade to high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment. The amount you qualify for depends on what you are replacing and what you are replacing it with.

Here is what you need to know before your next HVAC upgrade — so you do not leave that money behind.

What Is Efficiency Manitoba?

Efficiency Manitoba is the province's energy efficiency utility, established to help Manitobans reduce their energy use and lower their bills.

One of the ways they do this is by offering financial rebates to homeowners who replace aging, inefficient heating and cooling equipment with modern high-efficiency alternatives.

The rebate programs change periodically so it is always worth confirming current amounts directly with Efficiency Manitoba or with a qualified installer like Noris Heating and Cooling before you make a purchase decision.

Furnace Upgrades

When you replace an older furnace with a high-efficiency model — generally one with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating of 95 percent or higher — you may qualify for a rebate from Efficiency Manitoba.

The Lennox Elite Series SLP99V for example is marketed as the quietest and most efficient furnace on the market. Units at this efficiency level are exactly the type that qualify for rebate programs.

Beyond the rebate, a high-efficiency furnace typically saves Winnipeg homeowners significantly on their heating bills every year — savings that continue for the life of the equipment.

Air Conditioner Upgrades

High-efficiency air conditioners with strong Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio ratings may also qualify for rebates depending on current Efficiency Manitoba program guidelines.

The Lennox Elite Series air conditioners are engineered for maximum efficiency and are the type of equipment most likely to qualify.

Again, rebate amounts and eligibility requirements change — confirming current program details before purchase is always the right move.

How to Make Sure You Capture the Rebate

The rebate process is straightforward but it requires documentation. Make sure your installer provides you with the make, model, and efficiency rating of the equipment installed. Keep your invoice. Follow the submission process outlined by Efficiency Manitoba.

At Noris Heating and Cooling we help our customers understand what rebates may be available for their specific upgrade and make sure they have the documentation they need to claim them.

Do not upgrade your furnace or air conditioner without asking about rebates first. Call Noris and we will walk you through what is currently available.