How much you get
Heat pump clothes dryer
No dedicated EPCOR or Alberta program
Induction cooktop / range
No dedicated EPCOR or Alberta program
Washing machine, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
No dedicated EPCOR or Alberta program
EPCOR runs several Edmonton programs: the Peak Rewards pilot for smart thermostats, and pass-through administration of the province's natural gas rebate for Encor customers. Neither one covers fridges, washers, dryers, or cooktops. We didn't find any EPCOR appliance-specific incentive active in 2026, and Alberta doesn't run one provincially either. If a page or retailer tells you otherwise, verify it directly with EPCOR before you buy, because that's not what their published program list shows.
Buying the right appliance for a Edmonton household
Edmonton's river valley neighbourhoods, Riverdale, Cloverdale, parts of Old Strathcona, have a lot of older character homes where the dryer sits in a cramped utility room with a long, kinked vent run. Long vent runs cut a standard dryer's efficiency and become a lint-buildup fire risk over time. A heat pump dryer sidesteps that because it doesn't need to push hot air outside at all; it just runs longer, typically 20 to 40 minutes more per load.
The $150-and-up induction cooktop or range is worth considering even without a rebate if you cook often at home. Induction heats the pan itself through a magnetic field, so it boils water faster and the cooktop surface stays cooler, a real safety plus with kids around. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Edmonton also has a large stock of stacked condo units downtown and in Oliver, where space for a full-size range is tight. An induction cooktop's flat surface and faster boil time make it a practical swap in a small galley kitchen, but confirm your cookware is magnetic first: an all-aluminum set won't heat on an induction surface without replacing a few pieces.
Not every appliance with an ENERGY STAR label is automatically the best pick. Check the Most Efficient tier if you want the top of the category rather than the minimum bar. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
Worth saying plainly: this is about replacing an appliance that's already in your home, not adding one that wasn't there before. If your current fridge or washer still works fine, the honest math rarely favours swapping it out ahead of schedule just for the efficiency gain.
How to claim it
- With no rebate application to file, focus your energy on picking a genuinely qualified model
- Install the new unit and recycle the old one through your municipality's large item program rather than curbside trash
- Keep your dated receipt on file in case a program does launch retroactively, or in case your installer needs proof of purchase for warranty work
Appliance installers in Edmonton
Real companies serving Edmonton, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Edmonton?
No. We checked EPCOR's current program list and Alberta's provincial offerings and found no dedicated cash rebate for buying an efficient fridge, washer, dryer, or cooktop in Edmonton as of 2026. If that changes, we'll update this page.
What appliances save the most on Alberta bills?
Fridges and clothes dryers running constantly tend to have the biggest year-round impact on your bill. Swapping either for an ENERGY STAR model is where the savings show up fastest, rebate or no rebate.
Does EPCOR's Peak Rewards program cover appliances?
No. Peak Rewards is a smart-thermostat pilot for eligible Edmonton neighbourhoods that pays you to let EPCOR adjust your thermostat during peak demand. It has nothing to do with fridges, washers, or dryers.
Your utility: EPCOR
EPCOR is Edmonton's electricity distributor. Edmonton's housing stock is a mix of river-valley character homes, stacked condos, and newer suburban builds. Check EPCOR's website →, , and before disposing of your old appliance.