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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. To participate in this program, retailers must apply.
Application period
For retailers with locations in one to four municipalities: Open until March 31, 2020 or until funding is 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. Results are expected to be communicated to applicants in August 2019.
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 cleanerENERGY 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 form is available at Energy Savings Rebate (ESR) program: Application for Ontario. To complete and submit your application, please use the fillable version of the Application form. The HTML version is available for your reference.
Guidance for completing the application is available at Energy Savings Rebate program: Applicant guide. Contact us at ec.re-esr.ec@canada.ca with any questions and to submit a completed application.
Important: Submitting an application form does not guarantee that you will be selected or receive funding under the Energy Savings Rebate program.
To learn more visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/low-carbon-economy-fund/energy-savings-rebate.html
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