Heat & Energy Recovery Ventilators | City of Medicine Hat

In recent years, more and more homes have undergone energy efficiency improvements such as upgraded insulation, improved air sealing and the installation of energy-efficient windows, doors and heating systems.

In many of these homes, air infiltration through doors, windows and other openings in the building shell is random and does not always provide adequate ventilation, which is just as important in a conventional home as in a new home.

Even with an acceptable rate of air exchange, the fresh air may not reach the rooms where it is needed. As a result, mechanical ventilation is needed in many conventional homes to distribute fresh air evenly throughout the home and maintain a healthy living environment. An added benefit of mechanical ventilation systems is their capability to filter the incoming outdoor air.

Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) both ensure that fresh air gets into your house while keeping in the heat. HRVs use heat from the air being removed from your home to heat up fresh air coming into your home while ERVs transfer both heat AND moisture so you also have the desired level of humidity inside, no matter what’s going on outside.

Criteria

All ENERGY STAR® certified HRVs/ERVs qualify for this incentive program, provided they appear on the list of ENERGY STAR® Certified Heat/Energy Recovery Ventilators at the time of purchase.

Rebate amount

$1,000

per qualifying unit

Maximum rebate: $1,000 (1 qualifying unit)

Required documentation

Attach all required documentation for the HRV/ERV, as outlined below.

Omission of required documentation, and/or photos that do not clearly show the model and serial numbers for each unit, will result in an incomplete application, which will be declined by HAT Smart. A new application will be required and placed in the queue for processing based on the date it is received by HAT Smart. Payment may not be made if funds are fully subscribed.

ENERGY STAR certification

To find proof of ENERGY STAR® certification, you will need the products’ Brand Name and Model Number.

Follow the link above and select the Brand Name under Model Criteria.

Once you've found your product, click on the model number to view product specifications. Download Model(s) and submit the spreadsheet with your final application.

Photo(s)

All photos must clearly show the model and serial numbers for the qualifying unit.

Receipts

All receipts and invoices must be dated between January 1 and December 31, 2025 and include:

A detailed description of the project/purchase*
Model and serial Numbers
Total costs

Proof of payment is required for each receipt/invoice.

* If details are not available on receipts/invoices, you must provide product information that clearly shows the product number, description and Program eligibility. This information can be obtained from either the retailer or the manufacturer’s website.

Other rebates

Confirmation of rebate amounts received, or to be received, from complementary municipal, provincial, and/or federal government programs.

Learn how to apply