Air Conditioner Rebates Ontario 2017

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The Air Conditioner Rebates in Ontario will be changing to eliminate lower SEER rating eligibility. The IESO “Independent Electricity System Operator” will be removing the CAC system incentives for certain SEER ratings. Currently, Cac incentives are available for SEER 14.5 and higher, however, this will end on June 28th, 2017. A new Air Conditioner Rebates program will be starting as of July 1st, 2017.

The Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) recently announced an amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations. This will increase energy performance standards for 20 products, including the following herein:

Air Conditioners

Furnaces

Fireplaces and Space Heaters

Gas and Oil Fired Water Heaters

Boilers

Commercial Refrigeration

The announcement of the Energy Efficiency Regulations was published on December 28th, 2016, in Canada Gazette Part II, following a 75-day public comment period. The regulations reflect input from business and consumer stakeholder organizations, including HRAI and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating.

What Does This Mean For Me As A Consumer?

When the SEER rating eligibility increases to higher SEER ratings, it will change your eligibility for air conditioner rebates. For example last year the heating and cooling initiative included central air conditioners at 14.5 SEER which cost less to buy for homeowners. However the higher the SEER rating of an air conditioner is the more upfront cost is to the homeowner. It would be a wise idea to replace your system now before July 1st to take advantage of the current incentives.

If you are in the market for a new ductless cooling system, it is very advantageous to you as a homeowner. You will be saving a lot on many units that did not have any rebates in previous years in Ontario. Make sure you take advantage of the ductless rebates when the program kicks in the summer.

Product Updates for Eligible HVAC Measures Included in the Save on Energy Heating and Cooling Program – Coming July 2017

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