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 Prince George household
Northern BC winters mean more time spent indoors and more laundry run through the colder months, so the roughly 50% lower electricity use of a heat pump dryer compounds over a long Prince George winter. The cost is time, plan on cycles running 20 to 40 minutes longer than a standard resistance dryer.
Induction cooktops heat the pan directly, so they boil water faster than a standard element, a small but real convenience on a cold Prince George evening. They only work with magnetic cookware, so check your pots and pans are cast iron or induction-rated stainless before switching, since aluminum and copper sets won't heat at all. 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 →
Worth being direct: this rebate is for replacing an existing electric appliance, not adding a new one. If your current fridge or dishwasher is still working, the dollar amounts here rarely justify an early swap.
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 Prince George
- Book large item pickup through the City of Prince George or take the old unit to the Foothills landfill instead of 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 Prince George
Real companies based in Prince George, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Prince George?
Yes. Prince George 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.
Does Prince George's cold climate make the appliance rebate worth more here than elsewhere in BC?
The rebate dollar amount itself is the same across BC Hydro's territory, but the ongoing electricity savings from an efficient dryer or fridge tend to add up faster in Prince George simply because appliances run more of the year in a colder climate with a longer indoor season.
Your utility: BC Hydro
BC Hydro serves Prince George's electricity, and the instant appliance rebate runs through BC Hydro's own retail program rather than the city. A lot of Prince George homes heat with natural gas through FortisBC given how cold interior winters run, so your appliance electricity account and your heating gas account are usually two separate utility relationships.
Next steps
View all Prince George rebate programs → or check the official BC Hydro rebate page → for the current source of truth.