Province/Territory: Ontario

Rebate Amount: 8% of the purchase price

Description: Get a refund of the 8% retail sales tax when you buy a new wind, micro hydro-electric and geothermal energy system, or pay for an expansion/upgrade to an existing system.

Eligible wind and hydro-electric systems may produce electrical or mechanical energy. Eligible geothermal systems are those designed to absorb heat from solar-heated ground. Systems include generators, controllers, wiring, devices that convert direct current into alternate current, the first batteries used to store the energy produced, the tower and associated works for wind energy, pipes and associated works for hydro-electric and geothermal energy, and pumps and heat exchangers for geothermal energy. The rebate does not cover the internal heat distribution system (i.e., ducts). In the case of a new building that incorporates one of these systems, the tax rebate can be claimed by the owner only if the contract is with the owner.

Steps to Get This Rebate:

1. Complete the General Application for Refund of Retail Sales Tax form
2. The form must be accompanied by the following receipts:

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  • Documents showing tax was charged, (invoices, cash register tapes, sales contract, etc.)
  • Documents showing tax was paid (cancelled cheques, supplier's statement, etc.)

3. Mail the documents to:

Ministry of Finance

Retail Sales Tax

Refund Unit, 2nd Floor

1600 Champlain Avenue

Whitby ON L1N 9B2

When the Rebate Ends:

January 1st, 2010

For More Information:

Province of Ontario website explaining the tax rebate Phone: 1-877-482-9329.

Related Rebates

• Ontario Home Energy Audit Program
• Ontario Home Energy Retrofit Program
• Ontario Income-Based Retrofit Program
• Ontario Energy Efficiency Assistance Program for Houses
• ecoENERGY Home Retrofit Program

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