Operating a local program

Step 1

• Program coordinators or retailers provide participants with application forms and program information

Step 2

• Participants determine their eligibility and discuss further details and questions with the program coordinators or retailers

Step 3

• After being approved, the participant is provided a voucher or tracking number by the program coordinator or retailer

Step 4

• The participant purchases new qualifying appliance (an invoice is required)
• The program coordinator or retailer must verify the applicant's full name and installation address

Step 5

• The participant obtains local government permits, if required, such as:
  • Building permits
  • WETT inspections

Step 6

• The participant has the appliance installed and inspected (if required)

Step 7

• The old appliance is recycled and/or permanently disabled according to the local program's procedure
• It's the local program’s responsibility to set up a reliable system for verifying that old appliances are permanently disabled and recycled
• Verification requirements vary by region, such as:
  • Recycling receipts
  • Before and after photos

Step 8

• Program coordinators collect the required documentation submitted by applicants

Step 9

• Program coordinators verify the information and process the incentives
• Rebate cheques are mailed within a few weeks