Rhode Island Reopens Program

The Office of Energy Resources in Rhode Island has decided to reopen the Appliance Rebate Program, effective immediately. The rebates range from $100 to $500, and include Water Heaters, Boilers, and Furnaces.

For more information go to www.hardinet.org/seearp

California Considers SEEARP Expansion

The California Energy Commission announced plans to expand its Appliance Rebate Program, which has seen slow movement so far. A number of new and improved rebates on white goods are being considered, as well as some new rebates for HVAC units and Water Heaters. Rebates for HVAC units are expected to be between $200 and $1,000 depending on the type, and water heaters are expected to have rebates between $100 and $750. The Commission plans to make firm plans at a meeting on July 28.

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New Jersey Appliance Rebate Program Reactivated

As of yesterday, New Jersey has reopened its Appliance Rebate Program. About $1.4 million funds remain for rebates, or roughly 62% of the total funds originally set aside for the program. The program features rebates of $600 on Central A/C, as well as several rebates for various white goods.

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Nebraska Appliance Rebate Program Starts Tuesday!

Nebraska's Appliance Rebate Program is set to start Tuesday, July 6th. Nebraska has about $1.5 million in funding for the program, and will offer rebates of $100 for Central A/C, $250 for Heat Pumps, and $250 for Natural Gas and Propane Furnaces.

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New Jersey and Arizona reopen Appliance Rebate Program Today!

New Jersey and Arizona have decided to reopen their appliance rebate programs starting today, July 1. Their programs both saw a lot of action upon their launch, which in some cases caused a lot of frustration and anxiety for those wishing to obtain rebates, but both programs still had funds left over after their initial rebate programs ended. New Jersey's program will remain the same, but Arizona has changed rebate amounts to $75-$500 depending on the appliance.

For more information on the appliance rebate program go to www.hardinet.org/seearp

Florida Plans New A/C Rebate Program

Florida has announced that it will be launching a rebate program for clunker air conditioning systems. Florida's previous appliance rebate program offered rebates only on water heaters and white goods, but saw a very motivated response from consumers. The rebate amounts have yet to be decided, but Brenda Buchan - chief analyst with the Governor's Energy Office - stated that they will not be using reservations or giving special priority to anyone. The Energy Office is considering the possibility of including water heaters in the program as well.

Don't forget that these rebates will still stack with the $1500 Federal Tax Credit!

Stay tuned for more information, and go to www.hardinet.org/seearp for more information about the appliance rebate program.