Ontarians now eligible to claim rebates on energy-efficient appliances

Ontarians will now be able to claim rebates on major household appliances that make their homes more energy-efficient.

Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce announced the Ontario government’s expanded rebate program at a press conference in North York Wednesday afternoon.

Major household appliances that meet the province’s energy conservation targets are eligible for rebates up to $200. This includes fridges, freezers, and laundry machines.

Appliances can be purchased from any retailer, whether online or in-store, and rebates will be issued by the province within 60 days of approval.

All homes on Ontario’s electricity grid will be eligible, including condos and apartments.

“With electricity demand rising, keeping more money in people’s pockets has never been more important,” Stephen Lecce said in a statement.

“By expanding Ontario’s energy savings programs to include energy efficient appliances, families save money and Ontario saves power – the ultimate win-win. After energy costs quadrupled under the former government, our number one priority is affordability for families, which is why we expanded this savings program, permanently cut the gas tax, and led the charge to scrap the carbon tax.”

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