How much you get
Heat pump clothes dryer
Induction cooktop / range
Washing machine
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
You must be replacing an existing electric appliance with a new (not used or refurbished) unit, and be a residential customer connected to Ontario's electricity grid.
Choosing an appliance in an older housing market
Cambridge's core neighbourhoods, Galt, Preston, and Hespeler, have a lot of homes built well before energy codes existed, many with laundry tucked into basements without an easy path to an exterior wall. That's the case where a heat pump dryer earns its keep twice over: the $200 rebate is the largest on this page, and several models condense moisture internally instead of venting outside, avoiding a new duct run through old masonry. The real cost is time, since cycles typically run 20 minutes or more longer than a standard electric dryer.
Check the specific model against the current ENERGY STAR Most Efficient qualified products list before buying. Plenty of fridges and dishwashers carry basic ENERGY STAR certification without meeting this program's stricter tier, so don't assume the sticker alone is enough.
An induction range is worth considering if you're renovating an older Cambridge kitchen anyway. It heats cookware through a magnetic field rather than heating an element first, so it's quicker and the cooktop stays cool enough to touch. The catch: induction needs magnetic cookware, meaning cast iron or magnetic stainless steel, so an all-copper or all-aluminum set from a previous kitchen won't work until replaced.
This program pays out for replacing an electric appliance you're actually using, not for upgrading something that still works.
Shop qualifying models at Home Depot: heat pump dryers, induction cooktops, and induction ranges.
How to claim it
- Buy an ENERGY STAR Most Efficient appliance from any retailer
- Install it and remove the electric appliance being replaced
- Submit your receipt within 60 days through the online portal
Appliance installers in Cambridge
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Common questions
Do I need a permit or an electrician to install a heat pump dryer in an older Cambridge home?
Not usually a permit, but confirm your outlet matches what the new dryer needs. Some heat pump dryer models run on standard 120V, others need the 240V outlet a typical electric dryer already uses. If your Galt or Preston home's wiring predates modern codes, it's worth a quick check before delivery day rather than after.
GrandBridge Energy is new to Cambridge. Does the appliance rebate still work the same way?
Yes. GrandBridge Energy formed from the merger of Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro with Brant County Power, but it didn't change how the provincial appliance rebate works. The Home Renovation Savings amounts, $25 to $200, apply the same regardless of which local utility bills your electricity.
Your utility: GrandBridge Energy
GrandBridge Energy now bills electricity for Cambridge after its 2024 merger, and it's the utility to contact if an installer flags a service capacity question when adding a heat pump dryer or induction range to an older home's electrical panel. The appliance rebate itself runs through the province-wide Home Renovation Savings Program, so GrandBridge's role is billing and any electrical service work, not eligibility.
Next steps
View all Cambridge rebate programs →, check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site →, or see .