44 States and Territories Have Launched Consumer Rebate Programs for Purchase of Energy Star Qualified Home Appliances
- Different Programs in Each U.S. State and Territory -
- Funding Through Department of Energy Under Federal Stimulus -
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- (EARTH DAY) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's $300 million State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, otherwise known as cash for clunkers for appliances, has now been initiated in 44 states and U.S. territories for consumers who purchase approved Energy Star appliances for their homes or apartments. The remaining states and territories are gearing up to launch their individual programs, with funding from the federal economic stimulus package approved last year. State energy offices administer the rebate programs.
Appliance rebates generally range from $50 to $250 per qualified appliance and can often be combined with manufacturer or utility rebates. Other eligibility rules may apply in each state. Rebates are offered at point of purchase, such as through reimbursement checks. There may be other ways, too, since each state is setting up its own processing system. Some states are combining recycling programs for old appliances with their purchase rebate programs for new appliances.
"The nation's state energy offices are working closely with the U.S. Department of Energy and local and national retailers to offer rebate programs tailored to both maximize energy savings and benefits to consumers," said Phil Giudice, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, and Chair of the National Association of State Energy Officials.
The following 44 states and territories have launched, and in some cases concluded, their energy efficient appliance rebate programs since late 2009:
Alabama Appliance Rebate Program |
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Alaska Appliance Rebate Program |
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Arkansas Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.ar.state-rebate.com/arra-appliance/;jsessionid=31394266A85E8E410C298B68BF695B65 |
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Arizona Appliance Rebate Program |
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California Appliance Rebate Program |
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Colorado Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.colorado.gov/energy/index.php?/resources/category/rebates/ |
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Connecticut Appliance Rebate Program |
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Delaware Appliance Rebate Program |
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Florida Appliance Rebate Program |
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Georgia Appliance Rebate Program |
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Idaho Appliance Rebate Program |
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Illinois Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Energy+Star+Rebates/ |
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Indiana Appliance Rebate Program |
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Iowa Appliance Rebate Program |
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Program closed |
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Kansas Appliance Rebate Program |
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Program closed |
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Kentucky Appliance Rebate Program |
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Maine Appliance Rebate Program |
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Maryland Appliance Rebate Program |
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Massachusetts Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://masssave.com/residential/lighting-and-appliances/get-the-facts/the-great-appliance-exchange/ |
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Michigan Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-25676-217575--,00.html |
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Minnesota Appliance Rebate Program |
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Program closed |
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Mississippi Appliance Rebate Program |
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Missouri Appliance Rebate Program |
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Nevada Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.energy.nv.gov/recovery/Grants_ApplianceRebate.htm |
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New Hampshire Appliance Rebate Program |
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New Jersey Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/energy-star-product-rebates/arra-products-rebates |
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New Mexico Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ecmd/FederalStimulusPackage.htm#ApplianceRebate |
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New York Appliance Rebate Program |
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North Carolina Appliance Rebate Program |
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North Dakota Appliance Rebate Program |
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Ohio Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.development.ohio.gov/recovery/EnergyStarProgram.htm |
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Oklahoma Appliance Rebate Program |
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Oregon Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/Recovery/Funding.shtml#State_Energy_Efficient_Appliance_Rebate_Program |
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Pennsylvania Appliance Rebate Program |
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Puerto Rico Appliance Rebate Program |
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Rhode Island Appliance Rebate Program |
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Program closed |
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South Carolina Appliance Rebate Program |
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South Dakota Appliance Rebate Program |
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Program closed |
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Texas Appliance Rebate Program |
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Vermont Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.efficiencyvermont.com/pages/Common/News/ARRA_appliance/ |
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Virgin Islands Appliance Rebate Program |
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Washington Appliance Rebate Program |
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Wisconsin Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.focusonenergy.com/Residential/loose_pages/recovery.aspx |
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Wyoming Appliance Rebate Program |
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http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/business/appliance_rebate.aspx |
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"Appliances consume a huge amount of our electricity, so there's enormous potential to save both energy and save families money every month," said U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu. "These rebates will help families make the transition to more efficient appliances, making purchases that will directly stimulate the economy and create jobs."
Funding for the appliance programs is provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law in February 2009.
About NASEO
Members of the National Association of State Energy Officials lead America's State and Territory Energy Offices, which build on the unique resources of their states and regions to advance key energy goals, including:
- Improving energy efficiency in homes, commercial buildings, industry and agriculture
- Opening markets for renewable energy, such as solar, wind, geothermal and biofuels
- Promoting sound residential, commercial and institutional energy building codes
- Transforming transportation by advancing biofuels, plug-in hybrids and other alternative fuels and vehicles
- Delivering cost-effective and verifiable greenhouse gas emissions savings
- Developing and testing creative clean energy financing mechanisms (such as revolving loan funds), policies and market transformation programs
- Supporting state research institution innovation of cutting-edge energy technologies
- Enhancing energy assurance and energy emergency preparedness
Public and private-sector energy organizations are welcome to join NASEO as affiliate members. For more information, visit www.NASEO.org. A complete list of state energy office websites is available at http://www.naseo.org/members/states/.
SOURCE National Association of State Energy Officials, NASEO
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