⚠️ Verify before purchasing. Ontario’s energy efficiency programs have undergone significant changes, including a 2025 rebrand of the main utility program. Amounts and program names on this page reflect the best available information as of July 2026. Confirm current details with Enbridge or the HRS portal before buying.

Ontario homeowners have access to rebates on certified smart thermostats through two main channels: Enbridge Gas (for gas-heated homes) and the Home Renovation Savings (HRS) provincial program. In some cases you can claim both on the same purchase.

What’s Available Right Now

Program Who It’s For Est. Rebate How to Access
Enbridge Gas Home Efficiency Rebate Plus Enbridge Gas customers (gas-heated homes) ~$75–$100 Online application after purchase
Home Renovation Savings (HRS) Ontario homeowners with eligible systems Varies by upgrade; ~$250–$1,000 for broader renovation bundles that include thermostats Provincial portal
Local utility programs Toronto Hydro, Alectra, Hydro One customers Varies Check directly with your local utility

Most Ontario homes heated by natural gas will have Enbridge Gas as their distributor, making this the most accessible rebate for the largest number of Ontario households.

Enbridge Gas Smart Thermostat Rebate

Enbridge Gas is Ontario’s largest natural gas distributor, serving roughly 3.5 million customers across the province.

What the program offers: A rebate (historically offered as an instant in-store discount at participating retailers, or as a mail-in/online rebate after purchase) on qualifying ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostats. The amount has ranged from $75 to $100 in recent program years.

Who’s eligible:
– Enbridge Gas residential customers
– Homeowners or tenants who pay the gas bill directly
– Must purchase an ENERGY STAR certified qualifying model (check the current list on Enbridge’s website)
– Must be for a primary residence

How to claim:
1. Confirm your thermostat is on the current Enbridge qualifying list
2. Purchase from a participating retailer (keeps the receipt with the model number and price)
3. Submit online via the Enbridge rebate portal within the claim window (typically 90–180 days from purchase date)
4. Have your Enbridge account number ready
5. Expect payment by cheque or direct deposit within 6–10 weeks

Program name note: Ontario’s efficiency programs were restructured in 2025. The program formerly known as saveONenergy has transitioned under the Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus umbrella. Search for the current program name on Enbridge.com rather than relying on older names you may have seen online.

Home Renovation Savings (HRS) Program

The Ontario Home Renovation Savings program is a provincial initiative offering rebates on energy efficiency upgrades, including smart thermostats as part of a bundled home improvement project.

How it differs from Enbridge: HRS is more of a whole-home retrofit incentive. A smart thermostat on its own may not unlock a large standalone HRS rebate, but purchasing a thermostat as part of a broader project (insulation, windows, HVAC upgrade) can increase the total rebate you receive under the program.

Who’s eligible:
– Ontario homeowners (primary residence)
– Must complete a qualifying home energy assessment through a registered contractor
– Thermostat must be ENERGY STAR certified

Stacking with Enbridge: Many Ontario homeowners can claim both the Enbridge rebate and an HRS rebate on the same thermostat purchase as part of a broader retrofit project. Verify this with the HRS portal, since eligibility rules for stacking have varied across program years.

Check the current program details at the Ontario Home Renovation Savings portal.

Other Ontario Programs

Not all Ontario homes use Enbridge Gas. If you have a different energy provider, check these:

Toronto Hydro / Alectra / Hydro One: These electric utilities have run their own smart thermostat programs, but offerings vary year to year. If you have electric heating (including baseboard heaters), your rebate options come through your electric utility, not Enbridge.

Local municipal programs: Some municipalities have run supplemental programs, particularly during home energy audit initiatives. Search “[your municipality] home energy rebate” for any local additions.

Enbridge customers with baseboard heating: Enbridge Gas programs are for gas-heated homes. If you heat with electric baseboards, you’re an electric utility customer and need to look at Hydro One, Toronto Hydro, or your local electric utility’s programs instead.

Qualifying Smart Thermostat Models in Ontario

ENERGY STAR certified models eligible for Ontario programs: ecobee, Google Nest, Honeywell Home, Amazon Smart Thermostat

The models consistently eligible for Ontario gas-heat rebate programs:

  • ecobee Premium / Enhanced, a Canadian company (Toronto), frequently featured in Ontario programs
  • Google Nest Learning Thermostat / Nest Thermostat
  • Honeywell Home T9 / T10 / Sensi
  • Amazon Smart Thermostat

Baseboard heating note: If your home heats with electric baseboard heaters, the above models won’t work with your system. You need a line-voltage thermostat, Mysa V2 or Sinopé. Some electric utility programs in Ontario include these models; check with your electric utility directly.

How to Claim Your Ontario Rebate: Step by Step

See How to Claim a Smart Thermostat Rebate in Canada for the full walkthrough.

Quick version:
1. Check the qualifying model list for your program (Enbridge or HRS portal)
2. Buy from a participating retailer, and keep the full itemized receipt
3. Note the model number from the box before recycling packaging
4. Submit online within the claim window
5. Have ready: receipt, model number, account number (for Enbridge), proof of residence

Common rejection reasons:
– Model not on the current qualifying list (models rotate in and out)
– Claim submitted after the deadline
– Receipt doesn’t show the model number clearly
– Missing account number or proof of address

Can You Stack Ontario Rebates?

In many cases, yes. You can claim an Enbridge rebate and an HRS rebate on the same thermostat as part of a broader project. Some Ontarians have also accessed federal Greener Homes Loan funds alongside provincial and utility programs for larger energy retrofits.

The stacking principle: utility programs and provincial programs typically run independently and don’t block each other. Federal loan programs (Greener Homes Loan) are separate again. Two utility rebates from the same provider on the same product generally cannot be stacked.

Always verify with each program’s current rules, since stacking eligibility has changed as programs have evolved.

For the full national picture, see Smart Thermostat Rebates in Canada by Province.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can renters claim the Enbridge smart thermostat rebate in Ontario?
Yes, in some cases. Renters who have a gas account in their name (i.e., they pay the Enbridge bill directly) are typically eligible. If the gas bill is in the landlord’s name, you generally cannot claim. Confirm with Enbridge.

Does the rebate apply to both the ecobee Premium and ecobee Enhanced?
Check the current Enbridge qualifying list. Both models have appeared on it in past program years, but the list is updated periodically and the Enhanced model may not always be included.

How long does it take to receive the rebate?
Most Ontario rebate programs take 6–10 weeks from the date of claim submission to issue payment. Ensure your claim is complete and your receipt is legible to avoid delays.

Does the HRS program cover the thermostat on its own?
The HRS program is more generous when thermostats are part of a broader energy retrofit (insulation, windows, HVAC). A standalone thermostat purchase may qualify for a smaller rebate amount or not be the best use of the program. Check the current HRS program guide.

My thermostat is ENERGY STAR but it’s not on the Enbridge qualifying list. What do I do?
Contact Enbridge directly. New ENERGY STAR models may not be on the list immediately after certification. You can ask them to review the model, or check if the list has been updated since the page was last refreshed.

What if I have both gas heating and electric baseboard heating in my home?
You may be eligible for both a gas-side rebate (through Enbridge for your furnace thermostat) and an electric-utility rebate (through your electric provider for a baseboard thermostat like Mysa or Sinopé). They’re separate programs and separate claims.