Modeled after the popular Cash for Clunkers program, which was intended to get cars with low gas mileage off the road, a federal appliance rebate program is launching in early 2010. It offers a boost to people buying energy-efficient clothes washers, refrigerators and other appliances -- those that qualify for the federal "Energy Star" designation -- and to manufacturers, whose sales fell 10 percent in 2008 and another 12 percent through mid-December this year.The program has only $300 million, one-tenth as much money as Cash for Clunkers, or about $1 per U.S resident, so it could run out fast. States are receiving roughly the same amount per capita, with California getting the most at $35.2 million, but what's eligible varies by state.
Here's what to keep in mind as you decide whether to swap your washer for that supposedly whisper-quiet model or your old white refrigerator for a shapely stainless-steel number.•
WHAT'S MY STATE OFFERING? For state by state information, visit the federal Web site http://energysavers.gov and click on "State appliance rebate program" on the right. Get more information about Maryland's program by visiting http://www.energy.state.md.us/documents/appliancerebatefaq110309.pdf.
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Remember this, when you buy high efficiency hvacr equipment it is a double edged sword. Yes the more efficient systems will save you on your monthly bill, BUT this new equipment has every gaget you can stick onto it to be efficient, as well as DC converted motors that are sometimes $600.00 to $800.00 a piece not counting labor. You need to remember that one out of warranty breakdown and you will pay. Is it worth it, I dont think so. Not for the little bit you save on your bill, not factored over the life of the equipment. We all know that everything(and I mean everything) is built like crap these days so premature failures of parts will happen. You would achieve more efficient bills by just sealing up your ductwork and using common sense when setting your thermostat. Shes a double-edged sword.
I love my woodstove and fireplace. You get good invigorating exercise hauling the wood, real heat that goes into your bones, low cost and also a potential cooking stove when needed. I can deal with a little dust in exchange for all the benefits and not having to worry about all of the above high maintenance issues.
Back to Basics and simplification is what it is about.
For Delaware, you're looking at about a $30 rebate based upon my investigation for a dishwasher. I hope appliance salespeople haven't gone out and purchased a BMW (the new Chevy?) in anticipation of of a windfall of commission payments.
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