Government Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program

14 years ago

This program was just announced in my state (MN) but I still can't find much information about it. If a good rebate, I will update my dishwasher which is about 10 years old. Anyone know more about the program? How to apply, what the dates are, etc?

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leel
14 years ago
You'll find it on the Internet, but its time-limited--also money-limited. When its gone, its gone.
rjr220
14 years ago
I think the timing is different in each state. You can go to Sears and sign up for them to email you when it's happening in your state.
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Energy Star may not mean much, according to recent reports. See the link below. Looks like machines are not tested but just registered with the agency. Sears and LG were caught selling appliances that did not meet the standard and they may not be alone. Some states are ending their rebate programs for Energy Star so you might check to see if yours is still active. Here is a link that might be useful: Energy Star report from ABC
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There are no dryers rated for EnergyStar far as I'm aware. Dryers don't even have the yellow EnergyGuide stickers. There's the choice of gas or electric heating, but all brands/models are largely equivalent for energy use within the respective category ... which is why dryers aren't rated. As for the washer, there are some EnergyStar toploaders available ... but be aware that they achieve the rating largely by controlling the water to reduced target temperatures. Lowe's web site lists Fisher & Paykel's model WA37T26GW2 EcoSmart agitator machine for $599. The lower-end AquaSmart model WL37T26KW2 (an impeller machine akin to the Cabrio/Oasis/Bravos) is $699. Whirlpool's model WTW58ESVW is a traditional agitator/transmission machine with some added EnergyStar features, offered at $578. And the lower-end Cabrio agitator model WTW6200VW is $699. Those choices leave between $422 and $301 for a dryer on your $1000 budget, so you'd have to go over by a few dollars. Whirlpool's model WED5200VQ is listed at $428. Model WED5300VW which has moisture sensing is $448. Lowe's is advertising a 20% sale on EnergyStar appliances, which I assume the listed prices do not include the discount. Shop around, you may find similar or better deals at local stores and other sources.
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February 25, 2010 2:36 PM CST
Appliance Cash for Clunkers set for March debut
by Bob Geiger Staff Writer

And you thought Cash for Clunkers was dead. Come March 1, a home appliance version of the stimulus program that provided cash to car-buyers trading in their old models is scheduled to start.

Designed to save consumers money for buying energy-efficient clothes washers, dishwashers, freezers and refrigerators, nearly $5 million in federal stimulus funding is designed to help Minnesota households save up to $200 for replacing their aging appliance with a qualifying Energy Star model.

The Minnesota Trade-in & Save Appliance Rebate Program, operated through the Minnesota Department of CommerceÂs Office of Energy Security (OES), could enable up to 25,000 Minnesota households buy Energy Star appliances.

WarnersÂ Stellian on Wednesday held a media event with OES and Waste Management Inc. officials to publicize the program.

Just like Cash for Clunkers, residents are encouraged to decommission appliances that consume more energy.

Eligible appliance and rebate amounts are clothes washers, $200; dishwashers, $150; refrigerators (minimum of 7.75 cubic feet priced over $300), $100 to $200; and freezers, $50 or $100.

Advertisement WarnersÂ Stellian is not the only OES partner involved in the program.

Other utilities or retailers partnering for the energy-efficient appliance replacement effort are Sears Holdings Corp., Best Buy Co. Inc., Whirlpool Corp., BSH Home Appliances, Great River Energy and Minnesota Power.

Here is a link that might be useful: Finance & Commerce
john_com
14 years ago
My tax dollar hard at work.

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