What Ontario pays for new appliances in Thunder Bay
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.
The northwest and the replacement rule
65% of Thunder Bay households live in detached houses and 73% in homes built before 1981. The page asks for an existing electric appliance in need of replacing, so a swap of a working fridge ahead of schedule is not what it describes.
Thunder Bay Hydro
Thunder Bay Hydro supplies electricity, and Thunder Bay postal codes begin with P, which the Energy Affordability Program lists for free fridges and freezers under its income limits.
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 Thunder Bay or online.
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 Thunder Bay condo owner or tenant should confirm with the program. 32% of Thunder Bay households rent, and a tenant should ask the landlord before swapping a fridge or range that came with the unit.
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. Thunder Bay 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. Thunder Bay households that already cook on an electric range are the clearest fit for the induction rebate.
How to claim in Thunder Bay
- 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 Thunder Bay Hydro offer an appliance rebate?
We did not find one.
Is it available in northern Ontario?
Yes. The program is province-wide, except Cornwall.
Can I claim for an induction range?
Yes, $150 for an eligible model replacing an electric one.
Is a free washer possible?
The low-income program's list names fridges and freezers, not washers.
What to do next
See Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay rebates → Every Home Renovation Savings rebate →
