ONTARIO DEALERS CAN ACCESS REBATES FOR SELLING ENERGY-SAVING PRODUCTS

Anew program from the federal government will enable consumers to garner significant savings on energy-saving products, while giving retailers an edge to sell a range of related products.

Last fall, the then-Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced the launch of the Energy Savings Rebate program. Through the program, a total of $200 million over two years will be provided to Ontario retailers to offer up to 25 percent off the purchase price of specific energy-saving products. They include Energy Star-certified washers and dryers, smart thermostats, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers and refrigerators.

Ontario consumers who purchase new energy-efficient appliances—like washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators—can save up to $500 per item and up to $1,000 on water heaters and heat pumps, through this initiative.

Participating retailers include Lowe’s Canada, Canadian Tire, Best Buy Canada,

Catherine McKenna (far right) made the announcement at a press conference at the RONA North York store in Toronto.

(Also on hand: Carol Crystal, merchandising VP at Lowe’s Canada; Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament for Willowdale; and Bill Goguen, Regional VP of operations at Lowe’s Canada.)

Tepperman’s, and scores of others, big and small, across the province.

About $200 million is available to retailers 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.

The application process for retailers with locations in five or more municipalities is already closed. But retailers with locations in one to four municipalities can apply until March 31, 2020, or until funding is exhausted. Results will be communicated as applications are assessed.

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