Protecting York-Simcoe Ratepayers by Expanding Energy Savings Programs

November 19, 2025

After a decade of Liberal hydro hikes that cost working families and seniors an extra $1,000 a year and forced manufacturers to close shop for the U.S., Premier Ford is focused on affordability. We’re helping families in York-Simcoe lower their energy bills with new rebates on energy-efficient appliances, including fridges, freezers and laundry machines

Ontario already launched Canada’s largest energy savings program — putting more than $12 billion back into the pockets of Ontario families — and helping households save up to 30% on eligible home energy upgrades such as new windows, insulation and rooftop solar.

Our government is launching the next phase of the Energy Savings Program, expanding the Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) to offer households up to $200 off energy-efficient refrigerators, freezers, and laundry machines — practical upgrades that lower monthly bills and cut energy waste.

The HRSP now includes new rebates for attic insulation without a home energy assessment, making it faster and easier for homeowners to apply and save, while continuing to offer an audit-based option for added flexibility.

Ontario is also expanding support for large-scale efficiency upgrades in industrial, municipal, institutional, and health-care facilities through the Save on Energy XLerate Program — increasing the per-project incentive from $5 million to $15 million for complex, capital-intensive projects.

These programs build on the success of Ontario’s first phase of energy-savings initiatives, which are already on track to exceed 2025 targets, taking over 220,000 homes off the grid so far.

Under the leadership of Premier Ford, Ontario has cut the gas tax by 10 cents per litre, scrapped the carbon tax and expanded the largest energy-savings program in Canadian history.

Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006745/ontario-protecting-ratepayers-by-expanding-energy-savings-programs