As of October 27, 2026, Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings program offers $125 off a smart thermostat, BC Hydro offers up to five free smart baseboard thermostats to eligible electric-heat homes, and some cities such as Red Deer, Alberta pay $50. After a $125 Ontario rebate, a $150 to $330 thermostat costs $25 to $205, and with Pixl’s published $129 installation the total is about $154 to $334. Eligibility, deadlines and eligible models change, so confirm each program on its own website before you buy.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Checked October 27, 2026. 7 min read.
- Three programs checked against official pages
- Net cost after rebate and install
- How to claim, step by step
- Mistakes that void a rebate
- Choose the program first, then the thermostat. Each has its own list of eligible brands and heating types.
- Ontario lets you take a code before buying or upload a receipt within 60 days after.
- BC Hydro’s free thermostats are for electric baseboard homes, not heat pump homes, and need Peak Saver enrolment.
- Only use the official program site. Ontario’s page warns about fake rebate sites.
Which smart thermostat rebates are available in Canada?
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Key conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario: Home Renovation Savings (Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy) | $125 per thermostat | Enbridge Gas customers heating mainly with a natural gas furnace or boiler, or homes on the Ontario grid that heat or cool electrically. Single or semi-detached, row or townhome, or a mobile home on a permanent foundation | No previous smart thermostat rebate, discount or device from Enbridge, Save on Energy or the program. Cornwall Electric customers are not eligible. Eligible brands include ecobee, Google Nest, Honeywell Home, Copeland Sensi, Mysa and Sinopé |
| British Columbia: BC Hydro free smart thermostats | Up to 5 free, valued at $600 | Residential BC Hydro customers with electric baseboard heating and a MyHydro account | Mysa and Sinopé brands. Heat pump homes do not qualify. Peak Saver enrolment is required. Renters need landlord permission |
| Alberta: City of Red Deer | $50 | Red Deer residents with a City utility account | ENERGY STAR smart thermostat bought and installed in the application year. One rebate per utility account. Apply by December 31, 2026 |
Other provinces, utilities and cities run their own programs and change them often. Check your utility’s website. We only list programs we could confirm on an official page. For BC Hydro, installing a hardwired baseboard thermostat is regulated electrical work in British Columbia, so read baseboard heater thermostats in Canada and which smart thermostat for your heating system before you order.
What does a smart thermostat cost after the rebate?
Device prices are rounded market ranges in CAD ($150 to $330). The install is Pixl’s published $129 before tax, plus $50 if a C-wire adapter is needed.
| Program | Device after rebate | Pixl install | Total | With C-wire adapter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No rebate | $150 to $330 | $129 | $279 to $459 | $329 to $509 |
| Ontario $125 | $25 to $205 | $129 | $154 to $334 | $204 to $384 |
| Red Deer $50 | $100 to $280 | $129 | $229 to $409 | $279 to $459 |
BC Hydro’s free thermostats are baseboard models, which need line-voltage wiring and are not the $129 low-voltage swap. A baseboard install is an electrician question. Pixl’s price applies to standard low-voltage thermostat replacement. See the smart thermostat installation page.
How do you claim a smart thermostat rebate?
- Confirm your heating type. Gas furnace, electric baseboard and heat pump lead to different programs and different thermostats.
- Open the official program page. For Ontario, use the Home Renovation Savings site. For BC Hydro, use bchydro.com. For Red Deer, use reddeer.ca.
- Check the eligible model list. Not every thermostat qualifies.
- Get the code or order the device. Ontario offers an instant code before you buy. BC Hydro ships directly after you order in MyHydro.
- Buy and keep the receipt. The receipt must show the model, date, retailer and price. Ontario’s after-purchase option needs the upload within 60 days.
- Install the thermostat. A low-voltage furnace swap can be booked with us. Keep the install date handy for programs that ask for it.
What mistakes lose a rebate?
| Mistake | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Buying a model that is not on the list | Each program lists eligible brands and models |
| Mixing the two Ontario routes | Ontario offers a code before you buy or a receipt upload after. Pick one route and follow the program page |
| Missing the 60-day upload window | The after-purchase rebate needs the receipt uploaded within 60 days |
| Applying twice for the same home | Ontario excludes anyone who already received a smart thermostat rebate, discount or device from the program partners |
| Using a lookalike website | Ontario’s page warns about fake rebate sites. Enter details only on the official site |
| Ignoring Peak Saver terms | BC Hydro may adjust your thermostat by 1 to 3 degrees for up to four hours in peak events. You can opt out of events, but opting out of more than half can cost you the seasonal reward |
You are about to buy a smart thermostat in Ontario, BC or Red Deer and want to know what you can claim and what it costs net.
You live elsewhere. Check your utility, province and city for programs. We will not guess at amounts we cannot confirm.
Smart thermostat rebates: frequently asked questions
How much is the Ontario smart thermostat rebate?
$125 per smart thermostat through Home Renovation Savings, as of October 27, 2026. Eligibility and the eligible model list are on the program website.
Can I get a rebate for installation?
The programs we checked cover the thermostat, not the installer’s labour. Installation is a separate cost, for example Pixl’s published $129.
Does the rebate apply if I rent?
BC Hydro says renters need landlord permission. Ontario lists eligible home types, so check your situation on the program page.
Are heat pump homes covered by BC Hydro’s free thermostats?
No. BC Hydro says the offer is only for homes with electric baseboard heating.
Do I need an electrician for a baseboard thermostat?
BC Hydro says installing a hardwired smart thermostat is regulated electrical work in British Columbia. Ask a qualified electrician or Technical Safety BC before installing one.
Do rebates change?
Yes. Amounts, eligible models and deadlines change. Confirm on the official page before you buy.
Can Pixl install the thermostat I buy for a rebate?
For a standard low-voltage furnace or similar system, yes. We install the one you bought. Send a photo of the wires for a fixed quote before booking, and you pay after the job.
Buying under a rebate? Get the install priced first
Send a photo of your thermostat wires. Fixed quote from photos before booking. Pay after the job.
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Sources and method. Program details come from the Home Renovation Savings smart thermostat page (Ontario), BC Hydro’s free smart thermostats page and Peak Saver terms, and the City of Red Deer’s March 2, 2026 announcement, all checked October 27, 2026. Programs can change without notice. Net costs were calculated with Python as device range minus rebate plus Pixl’s published install: Ontario low = (150 – 125) + 129 = $154 and high = (330 – 125) + 129 = $334. Device ranges are rounded market estimates in CAD, not Pixl prices. Baseboard installation is not covered by Pixl’s $129 price.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.