Canada Heating Cost Calculator
Estimate your annual heating costs by province, home size and heating type. Compare natural gas, electric, oil and heat pump costs across Canadian provinces.
Your Information
Estimated Heating Cost
Monthly
$150.00
Annual
$1800.00
For a 1,500 sqft home with average insulation
Heating Type Comparison
Natural Gas
Most common, moderate cost
Monthly:$150.00
Annual:$1800.00
Electric
Higher cost, good reliability
Monthly:$200.00
Annual:$2400.00
Oil
Higher cost, less common in cities
Monthly:$183.33
Annual:$2200.00
Heat Pump
Lowest cost, very efficient
Monthly:$133.33
Annual:$1600.00
Ways to Reduce Heating Costs
- -Improve insulation: adds cost upfront but saves ~15-30% annually
- -Install a heat pump: most efficient, especially effective for moderate climates
- -Seal air leaks: windows, doors, basement (low cost, high impact)
- -Use a programmable thermostat: 10-15% savings by optimizing schedule
- -Lower thermostat by 2 degrees: 3% savings per degree
- -Check eligibility for government rebates (provincial/federal insulation programs)
Insulation Quality Impact
Poor insulation (30% increase)+30%
Average insulation (baseline)0%
Good insulation (15% decrease)-15%
Excellent insulation (30% decrease)-30%
Provincial Climate Context
Ontario has moderate winters. Natural gas is the standard. Many homes benefit from heat pump upgrades.