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CoolSaver Program
Free home cooling tune-ups and discounts for eligible residents
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Save on Energy CoolSaver program offers up to **$1,000** in instant discounts to help eligible homeowners and tenants in select areas reduce electricity use and lower energy bills by improving home cooling efficiency. Eligible activities include a **free central AC or heat pump tune-up (up to $250 value)**, a **$100 discount** for a refrigerant adjustment (if recommended and accepted), and a **$1,000 discount** toward replacing an old central air conditioner with a high-efficiency model.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Complete a central air conditioner (CAC) or heat pump tune-up service to improve cooling system efficiency.
- Undertake a central air conditioner tune-up that includes a refrigerant adjustment (when recommended and accepted).
- Replace an existing central air conditioner with a new high-efficiency central air conditioning unit (18 SEER/17.2 SEER2 or higher).
Eligibility
Who is not eligible
- Businesses/commercial organizations (this program is for homeowners and tenants; businesses should refer to the Commercial CoolSaver program).
- Contractors that are not qualified CoolSaver contractors (only CoolSaver-qualified contractors can install/service eligible equipment under the program).
Eligible expenses
- Central air conditioner (CAC) or heat pump tune-up service (assessment, cleaning and recommended adjustments) provided by an approved contractor.
- Cleaning or replacement of eligible air filters as part of the tune-up service.
- Refrigerant adjustment service for a central air conditioner (instant discount applied when recommended and accepted).
- Replacement and installation of a qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioner (instant discount).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa, Ontario (eligible postal codes: K1A, K1B, K1C, K1E, K1G, K1H, K1J, K1K, K1L, K1M, K1N, K1P, K1R, K1S, K1T, K1V, K1W, K1X, K1Y, K1Z, K2A, K2B, K2C, K2E, K2G, K2H, K2J, K2K, K2L, K2M, K2P, K2R, K2S, K2T, K2V, K2W, K4A, K4B, K4M, K4P).
- York Region, Ontario (eligible postal codes: L3L, L3P, L3R, L3S, L3T, L4B, L4C, L4E, L4G, L4H, L4J, L4K, L4L, L4S, L6A, L6B, L6C, L6E, L6G, L7B).
- Toronto, Ontario — Richview South area (central and west Toronto and parts of southern Etobicoke) (eligible postal codes: M5A, M5C, M5E, M5G, M5H, M5J, M5K, M5L, M5M, M5N, M5P, M5S, M5T, M5V, M6A, M6B, M6C, M6E, M6G, M6H, M6J, M6K, M6L, M6M, M6N, M6P, M6R, M6S, M8V, M8W, M8X, M8Y, M8Z, M9A, M9B, M9C).
Additional information
- Participation requires entering into a Participation Agreement and signing a Work Order no later than October 1, 2025.
- Eligible upgrades must be implemented no later than December 31, 2025.
- The tune-up service is not a diagnostic or repair; participants receive an assessment report after the service.
- Old equipment removed during eligible upgrades is disposed of at a municipal decommissioning facility; any additional disposal costs are the participant’s responsibility and should be shown on the invoice.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CoolSaver Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CoolSaver Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CoolSaver Program?
The Save on Energy CoolSaver program offers up to $1,000 in instant discounts to help eligible homeowners and tenants in select areas reduce electricity use and lower energy bills by improving home cooling efficiency. Eligible activities include a free central AC or heat pump tune-up (up to $250 value), a $100 discount for a refrigerant adjustment (if recommended and accepted), and a $1,000 discount toward replacing an old central air conditioner with a high-efficiency model.
How much funding can be received?
CoolSaver Program Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under CoolSaver Program?
Complete a central air conditioner (CAC) or heat pump tune-up service to improve cooling system efficiency.
Undertake a central air conditioner tune-up that includes a refrigerant adjustment (when recommended and accepted).
Replace an existing central air conditioner with a new high-efficiency central air conditioning unit (18 SEER/17.2 SEER2 or higher).
Who can I contact for more information about the CoolSaver Program?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) by email at info@coolsaver.ca or by phone at 1-855-210-4001.
Where is the CoolSaver Program available?
The CoolSaver Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the CoolSaver Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CoolSaver Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CoolSaver Program?
CoolSaver Program is funded by Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)