Rebates for ENERGY STAR® Appliances
You may be eligible to receive rebates from your state or territory for the purchase of new ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. These rebates are being funded with $300 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Under this program, eligible consumers can receive rebates to purchase new energy-efficient appliances when they replace used appliances.
Appliance Rebates in Your State
Each state and U.S. territory designed its own rebate program, and all 56 plans have been approved by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Learn about those programs, including their program start dates and specific eligibility criteria. (Note: This Web site is the only official DOE-sponsored Web site; be cautious of “fake” Web sites or media stories that may contain inaccurate information.)
How to Apply: Visit your state’s appliance rebate Web site for rebate forms and instructions. For questions about the status of your rebate, contact your state’s program using the table or map on the next page.Program Results Are Coming In!
As of March 31, 2011, a total of 1.6 million consumer rebates, valued at $239 million, were paid to consumers. The annual energy savings resulting from the purchase of the rebated products is estimated at 1.5 trillion Btu. The bar chart, below, shows the distribution of these rebates by major appliances (88%), HVAC (10%), and Water Heater (2%) categories. Download the results fact sheet for the appliance rebate program.
Types of Appliances
More than 70% of the energy used in our homes is for appliances, refrigeration, space heating, cooling, and water heating. Replacing old appliances and equipment with those that are ENERGY STAR labeled can help American families save significantly on their utility bills. Each state and territory has selected its own set of ENERGY STAR qualified products to rebate, based on the DOE list of recommended appliances:
Boilers
Central air conditioners
Clothes washers
Dishwashers
Freezers
Furnaces (oil and gas)
Heat pumps (air source and geothermal)
Refrigerators
Room air conditioners
Water heaters
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will issue the rebates?
Each state is designing and running its own unique Appliance Rebate Program. DOE is providing funding to all states, five territories, and the District of Columbia to develop and implement these programs.
Where do I get rebate forms?
Each state runs its own appliance rebate program and publishes its own rebate forms. Please visit Rebates for ENERGY STAR Appliances where you can find quick overview information on approved appliance rebate programs. In addition, from this page you can click on your state (or the name of your state just below the map) for more information, where you will find specific details such as eligible items, fact sheets, and yo
via Energy Savers: Rebates for ENERGY STAR Appliances.
