North Carolina Energy Star Rebate Is Scheduled For Earth Day Weekend
The federal government has given North Carolina $8,800,000 in federal recovery funds to help stimulate the economy and at the same time reduce green house gasses and cut energy use. The funds being distributed by the US Department of Energy are part of nearly $300,000,000 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The rebate for purchasing appliances in North Carolina will be 15%. Qualifying Energy Star rated appliances must be purchased during Earth Day weekend which runs from April 22, 2010 to April 25, 2010. This rebate is in additions to manufacture rebates or store discounts that are being offered.
The North Carolina rebate will be in two phases. The first phase will be the 15% rebate on qualifying Energy Star rated appliance during the Earth Day weekend (four days). Household appliances to include refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers and clothes washers. The second phase of the rebate will be in early June and will be good on qualifying purchases of heat pumps and gas furnaces that are being offered through utility programs, gas storage water heaters and tankless water heaters.
This rebate program is only available to those who are replacing appliances. Purchasing multiple appliances for commercial use is not eligible for the rebate. Be sure to get qualifying details from your store prior to making a purchase.
David Craven
RE/MAX Mountain Realty
David@DavidCraven.com
Comment Notification
Subscribe to this post's comments using