New Mexico - Funds Still Available for Furnace Rebates!

New Mexico announced that while rebates on white goods have been used up, there are still funds available for rebates of $200 on Gas Furnaces. So far the estimated lifetime savings in New Mexico from the appliance rebate program is 7.1 million kilowatt-hours, over 226 million gallons of water and nearly 14.2 million pounds of carbon dioxide. So far nearly $1.4 million has been given out in funds, and there is still over $200,000 left for Gas Furnace rebates. That means there are over 1,000 rebates still available!

Don't forget that these rebates can stack with rebates offered by utility companies!

For more information on the Appliance Rebate Program, visit www.hardinet.org/seearp

Louisiana Appliance Rebate Program Reopens!

Louisiana has reopened its Appliance Rebate Program after not all of the initial reservations were redeemed by applicants. Funds have become available once again and participants who have been on the waitlist should now receive a reservation. In addition, funding is available to the general public and new reservations may be made.

To make a reservation with the Louisiana Appliance Rebate Program, click here.

For more information on the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, go to www.hardinet.org/seearp

The Wall Street Journal publishes SEEARP article

The Wall Street Journal published an article today by Bob Tita on the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. The article mentions the mixed results that states have been seeing with their appliance rebate programs. The article stated that, as one might expect, "States offering the largest checks—$150 or more per appliance—have had some of the strongest responses". Only about $108 million of the initial $300 million set aside for the program has been paid out so far in rebates.

To view the article, click here.

For more information on the Appliance Rebate Programs, go to www.hardinet.org/seearp

Michigan Appliance Trade Up Program Improves Rebates

Effective June 1, 2010, the Michigan DOE has approved an increase in rebate amounts for HVAC products. Qualifying Propane and Oil Furnaces will now receive a $500 rebate, Propane Water Heaters will receive a rebate of $300, and Solar Water Heaters will receive a rebate of 25% of cost up to $2500. These are dramatic improvements, and we hope they help stir up more business in the industry!

For more information on Appliance Rebate Programs, go to www.hardinet.org/seearp