Home energy rebates in Canaan, NH
What NHSaves pays in Canaan this year, what these houses actually need first, and how to hire a contractor who can claim it.
Canaan at a glance
Canaan sits east of Mascoma Lake on the way up to Grafton and Orange, and it is rural in a way that Hanover and Lebanon are not. Canaan Street and the historic district hold a remarkable line of Federal and Greek Revival houses; the rest of the town is farmsteads, woodlots, and houses built or heavily modified by their owners across the last fifty years.
Electric service: New Hampshire Electric Co-op across most of the town. Rebate program: NHSaves. Income-qualified weatherization: Tri-County Community Action Program. ZIP: 03741.
What Canaan houses need
Two patterns dominate. The old village houses are large, uninsulated in the walls, and heated by oil or wood with an attic that has never been sealed. The owner-built rural houses are frequently on electric baseboard with a wood stove doing the real work — a combination that is uncomfortable, expensive on the electric bill in shoulder season, and precisely what New Hampshire’s enhanced heat pump rebate was designed to fix.
Local detail worth knowing
Long driveways and rural service matter more here than people expect. If you are pricing a heat pump, be clear with the contractor about access, because a quote that assumes a truck can back to the house is not a quote for your house. On the rebate side, nothing changes: Canaan is NHEC territory and NHEC is a full NHSaves sponsor.
The 2026 rebate schedule for Canaan
Canaan is in Grafton County, NH, which means NHSaves sets what you can claim — 75% off insulation and air sealing, and up to $6,250 on a heat pump if you are leaving electric resistance heat.
| Upgrade | NHSaves pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air sealing & insulation | 75% of installed cost | Cap generally $6,000–$8,000; 100% for income-qualified households |
| Home energy assessment | $100 copay | $400–$600 value, plus $150–$400 of free direct-install items |
| Heat pump — from fossil fuel | $250/ton, max $1,250 | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, R-32 or R-454B refrigerant |
| Heat pump — from electric resistance | $1,250/ton, max $6,250 | Pre-verification required before installation |
| Central air conditioner | $70/ton | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Wi-Fi thermostat | $85 | With a qualifying heat pump |
2026 installs must be completed by December 30, 2026 with rebate forms postmarked by January 30, 2027.
Income-qualified households in Canaan access free weatherization — 100% of the cost, not 75% — through Tri-County Community Action Program, the Community Action Agency for Grafton County. Receiving fuel assistance is usually enough to establish eligibility.
Where to start
- Get an assessment. A $100 copay buys a $400–$600 diagnostic workup plus free direct-install items. How audits work →
- Do the envelope. Air sealing and insulation carry the biggest rebate on the board. Insulation & air sealing →
- Then size the equipment. A tightened house needs a smaller, cheaper system. Heat pumps → · Mini splits →
- Use a contractor enrolled in the right network — NHSaves participating. This is the part we handle for you.
Near Canaan
See the full Grafton County rebate guide or every town we cover.
Figures checked July 2026. Rebate programs change their amounts, caps and equipment requirements during the year, and several are capped by available funding. Confirm the current offer with the program or your contractor before you sign anything.
Canaan rebate questions
What home energy rebates can I get in Canaan?
Canaan is in Grafton County, NH, so your rebates come from NHSaves: 75% of the cost of air sealing and insulation to a cap generally between $6,000 and $8,000, a $100 home energy assessment, and $250–$1,250 per ton on heat pumps to a maximum of $6,250 for households leaving electric resistance heat.
Who does free weatherization in Canaan?
Income-qualified households in Canaan access free weatherization — 100% of the cost, not 75% — through Tri-County Community Action Program, the Community Action Agency for Grafton County. Receiving fuel assistance is usually enough to establish eligibility. There is generally a waiting list, so it is worth applying well before the heating season rather than during it.
Do I have to use a New Hampshire contractor?
You have to use a contractor enrolled in the program, which in practice means an NHSaves participating contractor. Plenty of them are based on the Vermont side and hold both credentials — what matters is the enrollment, not the address on the truck. We check this before we introduce anyone.
Is a heat pump worth it in Canaan?
For most houses here, yes — particularly if you are currently on electric resistance heat, propane, or oil, and especially once the envelope has been tightened. ENERGY STAR Cold Climate equipment produces heat well below 0°F, and most local designs keep a backup for the coldest nights. The cooling you get in July is increasingly not a side benefit. More on heat pumps.
Check your Canaan rebates
Free and specific to your address. We will confirm what NHSaves pays for your house and introduce you to a contractor enrolled to claim it.