State Energy Conservation Office Announces New Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010 10:34am

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The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has announced it will use approximately $23 million in federal stimulus funds for a mail-in rebate program for consumers who purchase certain energy efficient household appliances.  The mail-in rebates will apply to eligible appliances purchased between April 16 and April 25, 2010.  This 10 day period will coincide with Earth Day.  They program is designed to save energy by encouraging appliance replacement through consumer rebates.

Rebates will be as follows:

Appliance	Rebate	With $75 Recycling Rebate
Refrigerator	$240	$315
Freezer	$180	$255
Room Air Conditioner	$45	$120
Clothes Washer	$150 or $180*	$225 or $255
Dishwasher	$110 or $140*	$185 or $215
Central Air Conditioner	$600 , $800 or $1,000*	$675, $875 or $1,075
Heat Pump	$1,200 – $1,600*	$1,275 – $1,675
Water Heater	$255 – $640*	$330 – $715

*Depending on appliance type and energy efficiency of model purchased

Consumers will have an opportunity to reserve an appliance rebate by calling a toll-free number or registering online approximately two weeks prior to April 16, 2010.  After the reserved mail-in rebates are awarded, any remaining funds will be rebated to consumers on a first-come, first-served basis.  Shoppers will be limited to two appliance rebates and two recycling rebates per household.

To learn more about the program and sign up to receive updates, visit the State Energy Conservation Office website.  As always, watch the Texas Co-op Power magazine and our website for updates as well. 

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| | | | Posted by Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc.