What Ontario pays for new appliances in Niagara Falls
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.
The appliance page states no end date, so confirm it is still open before you buy.
Mostly houses
70% of households own and only 4% live in tall buildings. The appliance rebate fits a house where one appliance fails at a time. 61% of the city's homes were built before 1981, though the age of the house says little about the age of its fridge.
Niagara Peninsula Energy
Niagara Peninsula Energy is the distributor, and Niagara Falls postal codes begin with L, which the Energy Affordability Program lists. January lows average -6.1°C, the mildest of the 25 cities.
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. Niagara Falls households who buy during a sale should still confirm the model is on the list at the time they check out.
Replace, do not add
The program page asks for an existing electric appliance in need of replacing. A new fridge to go in a spare corner, or an induction range where the kitchen had no range, is not a replacement. If you are switching from gas to an electric appliance, the page does not say whether that counts, so ask the program before you buy. Niagara Falls households that already cook on an electric range are the clearest fit for the induction rebate.
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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls condo owner or tenant should confirm with the program. 30% of Niagara Falls households rent, and a tenant should ask the landlord before swapping a fridge or range that came with the unit.
How to claim in Niagara Falls
- 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 Niagara Peninsula Energy give an appliance rebate?
We did not find one.
Can I claim for a seasonal property?
The page asks for a residential customer on the Ontario grid. Ask about seasonal use.
Which appliance pays the most?
The heat pump dryer, $200.
How long do I have?
60 days from purchase.
What to do next
See Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls rebates → Every Home Renovation Savings rebate →
