I suppose at some point that “Cash for X” construction will get old, but until then, here come some more eeeeevil federal stimulus dollars, this time for trading in energy-hogging appliances.
Many of the details of the plan are still up in the air, since the state hasn’t chosen a contractor to coordinate the program. But the dollar amounts and dates are set.
Of the 56 states and territories taking part in the program, Texas rebates will be among the highest.
For example, a new Energy Star-labeled refrigerator is eligible for a $240 mail-in rebate. Purchasers who recycle their old refrigerators and provide proof can get an additional $75.
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The rebates apply only to EnergyStar-labeled appliances purchased from April 16 to April 25.
Texas consumers will be able to reserve their rebates in the two weeks before the purchase window by applying online or by phone, but details aren’t yet available.
The rebate money will be administered by the state Comptroller’s office, so I presume you should check there for more if you’re interested in this, but as of today there was nothing available. We’ve already replaced our (12 year old) fridge, and our dishwasher is still under warranty (which we were glad to realize when its pump stopped working on Christmas Eve), but it may be time to replace our air conditioning unit. Which means we’d better start planning for it soon.