If you’re in the market for a new washer, now’s the time to purchase as the City of Richmond is, again, offering an incentive to homeowners to replace their old, water effecient washer.
In a joint initiative with BC Hydro, residents can receive a rebate of $100 or $200 by switching to a qualifying new, high efficiency ENERGY STAR® model,
Clothes washers are one of the highest water consumers, second only to toilets, in a typical home. They use approximately 13 per cent of indoor household water. Switching to a high-efficiency clothes washer can save up to 64,000 litres of water and 256 kWh of electricity per year.
From now until June 15, those eligible for a City/Hydro rebate must order, purchase (either paid in full or with the first portion paid) and install a pre-qualified clothes washer within a home located in Richmond (lifetime maximum of one rebate per dwelling). Qualifying ENERGY STAR® clothes washers can be found online at PowerSmart.ca/Appliances.
A completed rebate application must be submitted to BC Hydro, along with a photocopy of purchase invoices/receipts within 60 days from the purchase date. BC Hydro will issue a cheque for the total rebate amount of $100 or $200, depending on the energy and water consumption rates of the new clothes washer.
Old clothes washers must be taken out of circulation and disposed of appropriately. Instead of disposing old clothes washers at the land fill, they can be recycled at the Richmond Recycling Depot located at 5555 Lynas Lane. Alternatively, residents who receive Blue Box collection may use the Large Item Pick-up Program, which provides curb side collection service for up to four large household items per year. For more information on recycling options, visit online at Richmond.ca/Services/Recycling/Service.
For more information on the City of Richmond and BC Hydro Power Smart’s clothes washer rebate program, visit Richmond.ca/SaveWater.
