How much you get
These rebates apply the same way across Ontario, whether you're an Alectra Utilities electricity customer, an Enbridge Gas customer, or both, since it's a provincial program rather than a utility-run one.
Heat pump dryer
Highest appliance rebate on the program.
Induction cooktop / range
Electric induction, not standard electric coil.
Washer
ENERGY STAR certified models.
Fridge
ENERGY STAR certified models.
Freezer
ENERGY STAR certified models.
Dishwasher
ENERGY STAR certified models.
Stack appliances with your other no-assessment rebates
Appliance rebates sit in the same no-assessment tier as the heat pump, solar, battery, attic insulation, and smart thermostat rebates on Guelph's hub page, so you can claim several in the same year without booking a home energy assessment. A household doing a heat pump dryer, induction cooktop, and fridge together could add up to $400 in appliance rebates on top of whatever else they're claiming.
Which appliance to buy first
Guelph's older neighbourhoods, the ward, downtown, exhibition park, are full of postwar bungalows where the dryer sits in a basement laundry room with a long, awkward duct run to an exterior wall. That's exactly the situation a heat pump dryer solves well: some models don't vent outside at all, and all of them use roughly half the electricity of a standard resistance dryer since they recycle heat instead of generating it fresh each cycle. The honest downside is time, cycles usually run 20 minutes or more longer than what a standard dryer takes.
Not every appliance labeled ENERGY STAR qualifies. This rebate is built around the stricter ENERGY STAR Most Efficient tier, so check the specific model number against the current qualified products list before buying rather than trusting the shelf tag alone.
If you're renovating a kitchen, induction cooktops and ranges heat cookware directly through a magnetic field instead of heating a coil first, so they're faster and the surface stays cool to the touch. The real gotcha for a university town with a lot of older cookware handed down or bought secondhand: induction only works with magnetic pots and pans, cast iron or magnetic stainless steel, so an all-aluminum or copper set needs replacing too.
Be clear-eyed about what this rebate is for: replacing an existing electric appliance you're actually using, not upgrading something that still runs fine.
Home Depot stocks qualifying models: heat pump dryers, induction cooktops, and induction ranges.
How to claim it
- Buy an ENERGY STAR Most Efficient qualified appliance from any retailer
- Install it, replacing the existing electric appliance
- Submit your receipt within 60 days through the Home Renovation Savings portal
Appliance installers in Guelph
We're still building our verified installer network for Guelph specifically. In the meantime, browse our full directory of vetted installers across Ontario — many serve the Guelph area.
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Local context
Utilities: Alectra Utilities (electricity) and Enbridge Gas (natural gas). Alectra took over Guelph's electricity system when Guelph Hydro merged in on January 1, 2019.
Typical heating: Mostly natural gas, which affects which heat pump tier a household lands in.
Permits & timeline: 6–10 weeks quote to installation for solar, faster for a heat pump swap. City building permit and ESA electrical inspection where required.
Common questions
How much is the appliance rebate in Guelph?
It ranges from $25 to $200 depending on the appliance: heat pump dryer $200, induction cooktop or range $150, washer $75, fridge $50, freezer $50, and dishwasher $25. No home energy assessment is required.
Can I claim more than one appliance rebate in Guelph?
Guelph's hub page lists appliance rebates as part of the no-assessment tier alongside heat pump, solar, battery, insulation, and thermostat rebates, without stating a cap on how many appliances you can claim. Confirm any per-household limits with the official Home Renovation Savings Program before buying multiple appliances.
My bungalow's basement laundry has no exterior vent nearby. Will that stop me from getting a heat pump dryer?
No, and it's often the opposite. Several heat pump dryer models don't need an exterior vent at all, since they condense moisture into an internal tank or drain line instead of blowing it outside. That's a common fit for older Guelph bungalows where a new duct run through finished basement walls would cost more than the appliance.
Your utility: Alectra Utilities
Alectra Utilities has billed Guelph's electricity since the Guelph Hydro merger took effect January 1, 2019, so any older bill or account reference to Guelph Hydro reflects the utility's former name, not a separate provider. Alectra is who to contact if an installer flags an electrical service capacity question when adding a heat pump dryer or induction range. The appliance rebate itself is a provincial program administered through Home Renovation Savings, so eligibility doesn't change based on which utility bills you.
Next steps
View all Guelph rebate programs →, check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site →, or see the City of Guelph's community energy programs → for local context.