What Ontario pays for new appliances in Cambridge
We re-read the program's appliance page on October 4, 2026. The rebates are province-wide, so the amounts are the same in every city, and the rules about what you replace and which model you buy are what decide a claim.
Heat pump clothes dryer
The largest of the six appliance rebates, for a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient heat pump dryer replacing an electric dryer.
Induction cooktop or range
For a new induction cooktop or range on the program's product list, replacing an existing electric one.
Washing machine
For a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient washer on the program list.
Fridge
For a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient refrigerator replacing an existing electric one.
Freezer
For a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient freezer on the list.
Dishwasher
For a new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient dishwasher on the list.
Who can claim
A residential customer on the Ontario grid with an existing electric appliance in need of replacing. Cornwall Electric customers are excluded.
Free route
Income-qualified households can get energy-efficient fridges and freezers at no charge, along with other upgrades.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump too? This one is on top of the rebates above, and we’ll email you the day it opens.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the Ontario rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
Join the launch alert
- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
Know someone with old heating? Send them this.
Only emails about this rebate. No spam, no sales calls. Unsubscribe anytime.
Read everything we know so far Official page: canada.ca
The appliance page states no end date, so confirm it is still open before you buy.
Matching a rebate to a need
69% of Cambridge households own. An owner with a failing fridge ($50) or washer ($75) is the typical claimant. Because the page states no per-household limit, a failing appliance later in the year can be claimed on its own.
GrandBridge Energy
GrandBridge Energy distributes electricity. Cambridge postal codes begin with N, which the Energy Affordability Program lists. The city also has its own energy loan program, though we did not find appliances listed there.
Buy new, then upload the receipt
Buy a new appliance from any retailer, then upload the receipt on the program page within 60 days of purchase. Used and refurbished units do not qualify. Keep the receipt, the model number and the delivery date together. Cambridge households who buy during a sale should still confirm the model is on the list at the time they check out.
Most Efficient, not just ENERGY STAR
The rebate is for ENERGY STAR Most Efficient models, which the page describes as going beyond standard ENERGY STAR requirements. A fridge with the ordinary ENERGY STAR mark may not qualify. Each appliance has its own product list linked from the program page, so find the model number there before you pay, whether you buy in Cambridge or online.
Fridges and freezers at no cost
The Energy Affordability Program lists energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers among the items that comprehensive support can provide, along with LED bulbs, dehumidifiers and window air conditioners. It does not list washers or dryers, and its saving kits include no major appliances. Income limits run from $48,220 for one person to $96,439 for four, and Cambridge postal codes are among those it covers. Call 1-844-770-3148 to ask.
What kind of home
Unlike the thermostat rebate, the appliance page lists no home type. It asks for a residential customer on the Ontario grid. It does not address condos or apartments directly, so a Cambridge condo owner or tenant should confirm with the program. 31% of Cambridge households rent, and a tenant should ask the landlord before swapping a fridge or range that came with the unit.
How to claim in Cambridge
- Check that the appliance you are replacing is electric and that you are on the Ontario grid.
- Find a new model on the program's ENERGY STAR Most Efficient list for that appliance.
- Buy it new from any retailer and keep the receipt.
- Upload the receipt on the program page within 60 days of purchase.
- If your household income is under the limits, call 1-844-770-3148 about free fridges and freezers first.
Common questions
Does GrandBridge Energy give an appliance rebate?
We did not find one.
Can I claim a dishwasher and a fridge together?
Yes, as separate claims.
Do I need to prove the old appliance was electric?
The page does not describe proof. Ask the program.
Is a used model eligible?
No.
What to do next
See Cambridge smart thermostat rebates, heat pump rebates and the Ontario rebate calculator.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 4, 2026: Home Renovation Savings: appliances, Save on Energy: Energy Affordability Program, Save on Energy: Home Renovation Savings, Statistics Canada 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01. All Cambridge rebates → Every Home Renovation Savings rebate →
