Energy Savings Rebate program

The Energy Savings Rebate program provides funding to eligible retailers to support point of sale rebates for energy efficiency products in Ontario. The new program will help Ontarians reduce energy use, save money, and address climate change.

Approximately $200 million is available for eligible retailers to provide rebates.

For Ontario customers, please see the list of eligible energy efficient product categories and participating retailers below. Please contact individual retailers for further information about rebates offered in-store.

Application period

The application period is now closed as funding has been exhausted.

For retailers with locations in one to four municipalities: Closed on September 17, 2019 as funding has been exhausted. Results will be communicated as applications are assessed.

For retailers with locations in five or more municipalities: Closed on July 24, 2019.

Thank you to all applicants.

Funding amount available for retailers

• approximately $200 million is available through the Energy Savings Rebate program
  
• the maximum level of funding available per eligible applicant is $2.5 million for retailers with locations in one to four municipalities and $25 million for retailers with locations in more than five municipalities

Benefits to customers

Successful applicants will be able to offer rebates to Ontarians for:

• up to 25% of the purchase price of eligible products
• no more than $500 per item, except for tankless condensing water heaters and ductless mini split indoor units (air source heat pumps), where rebates can be no more than $1,000 per item

Eligible recipients

To be eligible, you must be:

• a retail company
• incorporated in Canada
• have a brick and mortar presence in Ontario
• carry and intend to provide incentives for at least four of the eligible product categories

Note: the eligible product categories included in the application must be available for sale by the applicant as of the date of application

Eligible product categories

• ENERGY STAR certified washer
• ENERGY STAR certified dryer
• ENERGY STAR certified washer/dryer combo
• ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher
• ENERGY STAR certified tankless condensing water heater
• ENERGY STAR certified air purifier/room air cleaner
• ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat
• ENERGY STAR certified ductless mini split indoor unit (air source heat pump)
• ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners
• ENERGY STAR certified ceiling fans
• ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers
• Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Tier 3 certified refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers
• Electric vehicle home chargers
• Induction stovetops

Rebate period

After signing the funding agreements, successful applicants with locations in five or more municipalities can provide rebates up until September 30, 2020. Successful applicants with locations in one to four municipalities can provide rebates up until March 31, 2021.

To apply

The application period has now closed.

Important: Submitting an application form does not guarantee that you will be selected or receive funding under the Energy Savings Rebate program.

Acknowledgement guide for participating retailers

As specified in the Energy Savings Rebate program funding agreement, all eligible retail advertising and promotional activities must acknowledge the Government of Canada’s Energy Savings Rebate program. For more information, please refer to the Government of Canada’s Energy Savings Rebate program: acknowledgement guide for participating retailers

Participating retailers

Subject to signed funding agreements, the following retailers will be participating in the Energy Savings Rebate program, offering rebates to Ontarians. As more retailers are confirmed, this list will be updated. Please contact individual retailers for further information about rebates offered in-store.