How much you get
Clothes dryer
Clothes washer
Refrigerator
BC Hydro's appliance program is a time-limited instant discount at the register, not a year-round rebate. It comes and goes with the season. The most recent cycle ran October 3, 2025 to January 2, 2026, with online applications accepted through March 3, 2026. BC Hydro typically brings the program back each fall, so check BC Hydro's current product rebates page → for the live window and eligible model list before you buy.
Buying the right appliance for a Penticton household
A heat pump dryer's roughly 50% lower electricity use adds up fast in a Penticton household running the fridge and AC hard through a hot Okanagan summer, every bit of reduced load elsewhere in the house helps the bill. The tradeoff is time: cycles typically run 20 to 40 minutes longer than a standard resistance dryer.
Induction cooktops heat the pan directly via a magnetic field, keeping the cooktop surface itself cooler, a genuine plus in a Penticton kitchen during a summer heat warning when you don't want a hot stove adding to the room. They only work with magnetic cookware, so confirm your pots and pans are cast iron or induction-rated stainless before buying. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Not every appliance with an ENERGY STAR label clears BC Hydro's rebate bar — the program qualifies specific models, so check the current qualifying list before buying rather than assuming certification alone is enough. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
To be upfront: this rebate is for replacing an appliance you already own, not adding a new one. A working fridge or washer usually isn't worth swapping early just to collect this rebate.
How to claim it
- Buy your appliance from a participating retailer. BC Hydro publishes the current list of eligible stores, which includes major chains across Penticton
- Take the old unit to the Campbell Mountain landfill or book large item pickup through the City of Penticton rather than curbside disposal
- Apply with your dated receipt within the program's application window, and keep the receipt until the rebate shows up on your bill or account
Appliance installers in Penticton
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Penticton?
Yes. Penticton is served by BC Hydro, and BC Hydro runs a seasonal instant in-store discount on select ENERGY STAR refrigerators, clothes washers, and clothes dryers. Amounts and eligible dates change, so check the current program before buying.
What appliances save the most on a BC electricity bill?
Fridges and clothes dryers running constantly tend to have the biggest impact on your bill, since they use more electricity year-round than a dishwasher or washing machine does.
Why does a Kelowna friend get a different appliance rebate than someone in Penticton?
Because Kelowna is FortisBC electric territory while Penticton is BC Hydro territory, the two utilities run separate appliance rebate programs with different dollar amounts and different application processes, even though both cities are in the Okanagan.
Your utility: BC Hydro
BC Hydro provides electricity across Penticton, and this instant rebate runs through BC Hydro's own retail program. FortisBC handles natural gas for many Penticton homes and also runs its own separate power-hours rewards program for electricity customers on FortisBC's grid elsewhere in the Okanagan, worth knowing the two utilities run entirely different rebate systems if you're comparing notes with a Kelowna neighbour.
Next steps
View all Penticton rebate programs → or check the official BC Hydro rebate page → for the current source of truth.