State Re-starts Appliance Rebate Program
by February 18, 2012 10:44 am 89 views
The Arkansas Energy Office, a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, said it is re-opening the state’s Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program with $1.4 million in funds. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The rebate for Energy Star-rated refrigerators is $275, clothes washers is $225, and water heaters is $300. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
The rebate program originally launched in March 2010. More than $6.5 million in rebates have been distributed to date.
“This was one of our most popular energy programs when we offered it in 2010, and we are excited to have the funds to bring it back again,” said Scott Hamilton, director of the state energy office. “Consumers receive the initial financial benefit from the rebate and go on to save a substantial amount of money long term through lower monthly energy bills by the use of highly efficient Energy Star-rated appliances. I encourage all Arkansans interested in energy efficiency and the rebate to act now as we expect funds to move quickly.”
For more information on the program, visit www.arkansasenergy.org or www.AR.State-Rebate.com.