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Appliance Rebate Program - State Information

Rebates for ENERGY STAR Appliances

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More than 70% of the energy used in our homes is for appliances, refrigeration, space heating, cooling, and water heating. Replacing old appliances and equipment with those that are ENERGY STAR labeled can help cut down utility bills.

Up to $300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been made available to states to promote the purchase of energy efficient appliances. Under this program, consumers can receive rebates to purchase new ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances when they replace their used appliances.

Each state will choose dollar amounts for the ENERGY STAR products selected. Amounts commonly offered range from $50 to $250, depending upon the product being purchased and purchase price.

Types of Appliances

Each state and territory may select its own set of ENERGY STAR-qualified products to rebate. DOE recommends the following appliances:

  • Boilers
  • Central air conditioners
  • Clothes washers
  • Dishwashers
  • Freezers
  • Furnaces (oil and gas)
  • Heat pumps (air source and geothermal)
  • Refrigerators
  • Room air conditioners
  • Water heaters
State-by-State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Programs:
Find out information about your state's appliance rebate program.

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