RFD Quick Tip: Earn Rebates When You Buy LED Light Bulbs in Ontario and Other Provinces
By Simon Hung
July 20, 2016What a time to be alive -- the Blue Jays are in a playoff chase, Crystal Pepsi is in stores, Blink-182 has a #1 album and a Clinton is running for president. That may sound like a phrase straight out of 1992 and while each of those statements also ring true in 2016, a lot has changed in the past 20 years, including the maturation of energy-efficient LED light bulbs.
While LED bulbs are far more energy-efficient than their counterparts, the higher up-front cost and the abundance of cheaper alternatives has stunted their widespread adoption -- for example, there are currently 77 LED bulbs listed for sale at Canadian Tire, compared to 245 other varieties. Other factors like fixture incompatibility, uneven lighting and staunch objections to change also play a role in their slow growth.
But, that shouldn’t deter you from jumping onto the LED bandwagon if you haven’t done so already, since their lifespan of up to 20 years means you’ll buy less bulbs and have a lower electric bill in the long-run. Plus, you can even save some money if you live in Ontario or another province that offers a rebate on select LED light bulbs.
Currently, five provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Québec) and two territories (Northwest Territories, Yukon) offer rebates via coupon or mail-in rebate and we’ve listed the offers below.
- New Brunswick -- up to $15.00 off LED light bulbs (beginning fall 2016)
- Newfoundland -- up to $8.00 off LED light bulbs
- Northwest Territories -- get 25% of your LED light bulb cost back
- Nova Scotia -- up to $8.00 off LED light bulbs (during spring and fall only)
- Ontario -- up to $8.00 off LED light bulbs
- Québec -- up to $80.00 off lighting fixtures (for agricultural customers only)
- Yukon -- $7.00 off LED light bulbs
If your province or territory isn't listed, there's no need to break out your pitchforks and storm your government building, as many rebates come and go regularly. For example, Québec had $7.00 rebates for all residents in 2014 and Manitoba had a 50% off rebate in 2015. Most provinces also have rebate incentives for other energy-efficient purchases -- click here to view a list of rebates via the Government of Canada website.
With most of the rebate offers, note that only select items qualify and that the rebates are only available for a limited time -- read the conditions carefully before making your purchase. Otherwise, a penny saved is a penny earned, so brighten up your day with the money that you saved by buying yourself a Crystal Pepsi, Blink-182 album or other stereotypical 90s accoutrements.
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