AMARILLO, TEXAS -- The State of Texas announced the dates of their next rebate program for Energy Star appliance.
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said the rebate period will begin December 20, 2010. The mail-in program has $10 million available, which will remain open until all of the funds are handed out.
"As Texans buy appliances that can help cut their energy bills, they can also save on the price of the appliances with these rebates," said Combs. "Consumers can start buying the appliances on Dec. 20 and, after installation, mail in their completed rebate application form and a copy of the receipt to be eligible for the rebates."
A daily countdown calculator of the funds will be available online to help consumers gauge the amount of funds processed and the amount still available.
Rebates will be available in the following eight categories:
Air-Source Heat Pumps $1,000
Central Air Conditioners $1,000
Clothes Washers* $100
Dishwashers $85
Freezers** $100
Refrigerators** $175
Room Air Conditioners $40
Water Heaters $300
* Modified Energy Factor 2.0 or greater and Water Factor 6.0 or less
** 14.5 cubic feet or greater
The state will post rebate forms starting December 20, they also said they are working with retailers trying to make sure those forms are available in stores. Both the purchase receipt and the envelope with the application must be dated on or after December 20. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first served basis based upon the postmark.
Anyone who participates in the program must replace and dispose of an old appliance of the same type purchased, in order to be eligible for a rebate. Those who recycle the old appliance are eligible for an additional $75 rebate, proof of disposal or recycling is required.
You must have a valid Texas residential address to qualify for a rebate,and the state has set a limit of two rebates per household. Purchases must be made from a Texas Retailer or Texas contractor, online purchases do not qualify for the rebates. Have a question, click here to visit the state's webpage.
This is the the second Energy Star appliance rebate program the state has done this year. The latest program is made possible due to unclaimed rebates during the first program held in April. Texas was given $23 million from the federal government to fund the program.
