CA EnergyApril 3, 2026 · 8 min read · Canada
Electric Baseboard Heater Cost Canada Running Cost & Heat Pump Alternative
Electric baseboard heating costs C$2,000-3,500/year for a typical Canadian home. A heat pump replacement saves 40-60% annually. Quebec has the lowest baseboard costs due to 7.4¢ hydro.
A 1,500W baseboard: C$0.20/hour at 13¢/kWh
A 1,500W baseboard: C$0.20/hour at 13¢/kWh
Typical home (6-8 units): C$200-350/month in winter
Typical home (6-8 units): C$200-350/month in winter
Quebec: C$130-200/month (cheapest due to hydro)
Quebec: C$130-200/month (cheapest due to hydro)
Heat pump saves C$1,000-2,000/year vs baseboard
Heat pump saves C$1,000-2,000/year vs baseboard
Greener Homes Grant covers C$5,000 towards heat pump
Greener Homes Grant covers C$5,000 towards heat pump
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