Purchase a package of Energy Star® Certified LED light bulbs or a mechanical block heater timer (save your receipt!). Then submit the applicable rebate form below. You’ll see your refund reflected on your power bill within about 30 days. PLEASE NOTE: You need to submit your 2018 receipts by December 31st to claim your rebate for this calendar year. The rebate calendar will reset January 1, 2019.
LED Lightbulbs
Save $7
Receive a $7 REBATE on every purchased package of ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs
Residential LEDs — especially ENERGY STAR® rated products — use up to 80% less electricity, and last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting.
Rebate valid on ENERGY STAR® LEDs through December 31, 2019 or until rebate budget is reached. This offer subject to the terms and conditions set out on this rebate form. This rebate cannot be combined with any other third party discounts, rebates or offers. Offer applicable to Yukon residents for personal use only and for products purchased from a participating Yukon retail outlet. Rebate forms can be dropped off at participating retailers or at ATCO Electric Yukon or Yukon Energy offices. A list of participating retailers and a copy of the rebate form can be found on the inCharge website. Customers must have a Yukon residential electricity account and will receive the rebate on their electrical bill. Limit of one rebate per product package purchased. Limit of 8 rebates per residential account between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. Customers must pay all applicable taxes based on the original purchase price, prior to the rebate. Rebate forms must be submitted within 30 days of purchase. The value of the rebate cannot exceed the purchase price of product. Holiday lighting is not eligible for rebate. The inCharge rebate program is an initiative of Yukon Energy, with support from ATCO Electric Yukon. The inCharge program does not provide any warranties, guarantees or endorsements whether express or implied for any product purchased and assumes no liability for their use. This rebate form has no cash value.
Block Heater Timers
Save $10
Receive a $10 REBATE on mechanical block heater timers
No matter how cold it is, your engine will be ready to run with your block heater plugged in for just four hours. Using a timer can save you $30/month or more per vehicle.
Complete the above. Attach your scanned or photographed receipt. Submit.
You’ll see your refund refl ected on your power bill within a month or so.
* The rebate applies to mechanical timers with at least two outlets, which are intended for outdoor use and suitable for use with automotive heaters and have a minimum resistive rating of 1875W/15A (includes weatherized housing). Two rebates per residential account.
Rebate valid on qualified Block Heater Timers through December 31, 2019 or until rebate budget is reached. This offer subject to the terms and conditions set out on this rebate form. This rebate cannot be combined with any other third party discounts, rebates or offers. Offer applicable to Yukon residents for personal use only and for products purchased from a participating Yukon retail outlet. Rebate forms can be dropped off at participating retailers or at ATCO Electric Yukon or Yukon Energy offices. A list of participating retailers and a copy of the rebate form can be found on the inCharge website. Customers must have a Yukon residential electricity account and will receive the rebate on their electrical bill. Limit of one rebate per product package purchased. Limit of two rebates per residential account between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. Customers must pay all applicable taxes based on the original purchase price, prior to the rebate. Rebate forms must be submitted within 30 days of a purchase. The value of the rebate cannot exceed the purchase price of product. The inCharge rebate program is an initiative of Yukon Energy, with support from ATCO Electric Yukon. The inCharge program does not provide any warranties, guarantees or endorsements whether express or implied for any product purchased and assumes no liability for their use. This rebate form has no cash value.
Energy-Savings Kit
FREE
Our energy-saving kits are a popular item and we have given out all our kits for this year (2018). Watch for news about more kits in 2019.
The energy-savings kits, when available, can be obtained at special inCharge community events or by making prior arrangements to pick one up from Yukon Energy or ATCO Electric Yukon. Note that the kits are not available at hardware or department stores.
Stores participating in the inCharge rebate program:
In Whitehorse:
Canadian Tire
Home Hardware
Inspired Interiors
Northern Industrial Sales
Triniti Technology
In rural Yukon:
Home Hardware, Dawson City
Home Hardware, Watson Lake
Twilight Services, Watson Lake
John Farynowski, Haines Junction
Tatchun Centre, Carmacks
FAQs
I purchased my bulbs outside the Yukon or online and they are from your qualifying list. Can I send those in for a rebate?
Only bulbs purchased in the Yukon qualify for rebates. The utilities have worked with local retailers, who have invested time, money and effort to ensure a supply of qualified products is available for customers.
Why is there a limit on the number of bulbs I can get a rebate on?
There are a limited number of rebates available due to the Yukon Utilities Board approved budgets, so a limit needed to be established per account. The rebates will be offered through December 31, 2018 or until rebates budget is reached.
Why can't I rebate a CFL bulb? Don’t they save the same amount of electricity?
Yes, CFL light bulbs do save about the same amount of electricity as an LED over the course of a year. However, there are a few issues with CFLs. First, they don’t last as long as an LED light bulb; on average a CFL last about 7–10 years, LEDs last up to 25 years. Second, CFLs have a small amount of mercury in them, which requires special clean up when broken. Third, many people do not like the light quality of the CFL. For these reasons, along with the fact that LEDs are becoming more and more available in the marketplace, the utilities chose to rebate the LED light bulbs.
Why is this rebate only for people who pay electricity bills?
The Yukon Utilities Board has directed the utilities to start electricity conservation programs in the residential sector. All residential rate payers contribute to the funding of the inCharge program, so in order to ensure that residential customers benefit from this program, we are using electrical accounts as verification.
Why is this rebate only for residential customers?
The Yukon Utilities Board directed the utilities to start with programs aimed at their residential customers and prove savings before expanding to other customer classes. We hope in future years to be able to expand to other electricity customers in the territory. That being said, we are happy to talk with any Yukoners about ways they can save electricity and money. Although there are no formal programs for small business (general service), government or industrial customers, information and advice about electricity conservation can be obtained by contacting your specific utility.
Why can’t contractors who build houses take advantage of this rebate?
At this time, the rebates must be limited to residential customers as per the Yukon Utilities Board directive. We hope to be able to offer rebates to contractors in the future, and we are happy to work with them now to suggest ways of making new builds or renovations energy efficient.
Why do LEDs need to be ENERGY STAR®?
To ensure the products that qualify for rebates are of a high quality, the ENERGY STAR® standard was utilized. ENERGY STAR® products are widely available and generally are suitable for most residential applications.
How do I receive my rebate?
Fill out a rebate form for the lights and/or for the block heater timer and submit the form online, along with a scanned or photographed copy of your receipt. OR pick up a rebate form at participating retail stores, or print a form above. Either leave the completed form and a copy of your receipt at the store, or drop them off at ATCO Electric Yukon's or Yukon Energy's offices. You'll see your rebate reflected on your electricity bill within approximately one month.
How did inCharge come to be created?
The Yukon’s two electrical utilities came together to create the inCharge program, which is a territory-wide initiative aimed at helping Yukoners save electricity. This program was created after substantial input from Yukoners and with direction from the utilities’ regulator, the Yukon Utilities Board. While Yukon Energy is now primarily responsible for inCharge, it continues to receive support from ATCO Electric Yukon for this initiative.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with the product?
You can contact the retailer where the product was purchased, or the manufacturer of the product directly through their website. Return policies vary by retailer and manufacturer.
Quick Tips
Lighting
For work that needs good light, install task lighting close to the job.
Appliances
Wait until there’s a full load before running the dishwasher, and use the air-dry cycle.
Appliances
Fill the dryer before use, but don't overfill as that can lengthen drying time.
Appliances
Don’t place your fridge or freezer where the temperature is high, such as a sunny area or close to the stove or dishwasher. It will have to work harder and use more electricity to stay cold.
Appliances
Arrange food to allow for air to flow throughout your fridge.
Appliances
Allow hot foods to cool before placing them in the fridge or freezer. Adding hot foods will make your appliance work harder and use more electricity to cool the space.
Appliances
Consider getting rid of your second fridge or freezer. An older fridge could be costing you up to $100 in electricity each year.
Lighting
Not using a light? Switch it off.
Lighting
Use low-energy night lights.
Appliances
If you use your dryer, throw a dry towel in with the load to speed up drying time.
Electronics
Turn on your TV’s power-saving mode. Most new TVs have one that can be activated by the user.
Appliances
Match the stove burner to the size of your pot and use a lid to conserve heat.
Electronics
Avoid using screen savers on your computers. They cause monitors to consume the same amount of power as when they are running normally.
Appliances
Only buy what you need and will use – think twice about that wine chiller or lava lamp.
Appliances
Always keep your appliances well maintained for highest efficiency.
Appliances
Clean the lint trap after each dryer load and check the outside vent regularly for maximum efficiency.
Lighting
Install timers and motion sensors on outside lighting and Christmas lights.
Appliances
Hold off on running the washer until you have a full load of laundry.
Lighting
Keep shades, light covers and bulbs clean to get the most out of your lights.
Electronics
Purchase an ENERGY STAR® certified TV. ENERGY STAR® TVs reduce the amount of standby power while in off mode and use up to 40 percent less energy when on.
Appliances
Unplug appliances when you can; i.e. a single-cup coffee maker is like a small hot water tank. When plugged in all the time, it can contribute up to $10 a month to your electricity bill.
