What Ontario pays for new appliances in Peterborough
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.
Winters and appliance choices
With a January low of -11.4°C, laundry and cooking run heavily through winter. The heat pump dryer pays $200 and induction ranges $150. 57% of households live in detached houses.
Hydro One
Hydro One distributes power in Peterborough (it took over Peterborough Distribution in 2020), and Peterborough postal codes begin with K, which the Energy Affordability Program lists. 41% of households rent, and a tenant should check with the landlord before a swap.
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. Peterborough 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 Peterborough postal codes are among those it covers. Call 1-844-770-3148 to ask.
How many can I claim?
The page states no limit per household and no end date. That does not mean unlimited funding, and the program can change. If you plan to replace a washer and a dryer, or a fridge and a freezer, get them on the program's lists first and keep every receipt, since each claim is separate and has its own 60-day window.
Adding up the six
The six rebates are $200 for a heat pump dryer, $150 for an induction cooktop or range, $75 for a washer, $50 each for a fridge and a freezer and $25 for a dishwasher. A household that replaced all six would receive $550, though few Peterborough homes will need to swap everything at once. The rebate is flat, so it takes the same amount off an entry model and a premium one.
How to claim in Peterborough
- 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 Hydro One give an appliance rebate in Peterborough?
The amounts on this page come from Home Renovation Savings, not from Hydro One.
Can I get a free fridge?
Under the Energy Affordability Program, if household income is under the limit.
Is a gas range swap eligible?
The page asks for an existing electric appliance. Ask.
How much is a fridge rebate?
$50.
What to do next
See Peterborough smart thermostat rebates, heat pump rebates and the Ontario rebate calculator.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 11, 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, Hydro One: acquisition of Peterborough Distribution, August 1, 2020. All Peterborough rebates → Every Home Renovation Savings rebate →
