Clothes Washer Rebate Program

Front-loading clothes washers typically use about half the water and electricity of a conventional top-loading machine. On average residents save $96 on their water bill and over 26,000 litres of water per year. Residents also save additional money on their energy bills. Front-loaders tend to clean clothes better and with less water. Also, they are one of the most immediately effective ways to reduce your energy use and lower your greenhouse gas emissions.

The City’s Clothes Washer Program offers homeowners a cash rebate of $100 for the purchase of an ENERGY STAR®  qualified washing machine. This program will continue in 2012 on a first come first served basis while funds last. Apply early to ensure you get your rebate!

Why purchase an ENERGY STAR® washing machine?

1. Reduce your water and energy use!
2. Lower your greenhouse gas emissions!
3. Save money on your utility bills!
4. Receive a $100 rebate to put towards your purchase!

How the rebate works

Applicants must be a City of Spruce Grove utility customer. Program limited to one clothes washer per household. Clothes washers must not be used for commercial purposes.  

Step #2 – Purchase clothes washer  

All ENERGY STAR®  models are eligible for the City's rebate. Some models are more efficient than others. Research models and talk to sales staff to make sure you are getting the level of efficiency you are looking for. Remember, a more efficient machine will decrease your water and energy costs and your environmental impact. Front-loading machines tend to be more efficient but this is not always the case.

Washing machines with a purchase date after April 1, 2010 are eligible.

Step #3 – Complete application/verify documentation

Apply online or download an application form

Information required: 

• Manufacturer and model number of the new clothes washer
• Purchase date of the new clothes washer
• Installation address
• Manufacturer of old clothes washer
• Model number of old clothes washer (if known)
• Approximate age of old clothes washer
• Applicant's name, address, phone number and e-mail address.

Documentation

A copy of your purchase receipt is required which includes: 

• Payment method and proof of total amount paid in full
• Applicant's name or identifier (Applicant MUST be purchaser)
• Purchase date
• Manufacturer and model (or store identifier) of eligible clothes washer
• Business address from where eligible clothes washer was purchased

Step #4 – Submit application

Submit applications directly to Climate Change Central . This can be done three ways: on-line, fax or mail.

Step #5 – Receive rebate

Rebates will be processed on a first come, first processed basis. A rebate cheque for the City's rebate programs will be forwarded to the applicant’s mailing address once approved (allow 6 to 8 weeks to process).