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Are You Taking Advantage of Rebates?
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy is providing a total of $300 million to establish rebate programs for new energy-efficient appliances that replace existing appliances in homes. Each state and territory has designed its own programs. Rebates are available until each state program's funding is exhausted. So be sure to confirm that rebate funds are still available in your area before making purchasing decisions. |
 Virginia
The state of Virginia is offering rebates to Virginia homeowners (single-family) who purchase and install ENERGY STAR-rated furnaces, heat pumps, clothes washers, gas water heaters (storage and tankless), and refrigerators purchased and installed after April 28, 2010. Rebates are not retroactive, so you must abide by the April 28, 2010 start-date to be eligible. All equipment must be ENERGY STAR rated and new, and must replace older, less-efficient equipment. There is an online reservation system managed by the Virginia Department of Mines and Minerals (DMME) so you can reserve your rebates prior to purchase. Visit the Virginia Department of Mines and Minerals today to reserve your rebate today!
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 Maryland
Through the Maryland Energy Administration, the state is offering rebates to resident homeowners who install qualifying electric heat pump hot water heaters ($300), refrigerators ($50), and clothes washers ($100) in replacement of an existing appliance. All appliances must meet certain minimum energy efficiency requirements in order to qualify for a rebate. These rebates are in addition to any rebate that may be offered through your utility company. For more information on how to obtain your rebate visit the Residential Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. Pepco offers appliance rebates to its residential Maryland customers who purchase select energy efficient products. Rebates are available on refrigerators ($50), room a/c units ($25), and water heaters ($20). Refrigerators and a/c units must be Energy Star qualified and water heaters must have an Efficiency Factor of at least 0.93 to receive rebate. Rebates are available to Pepco Maryland customers on qualifying purchases at any retail store. Rebate applications must include account number, original sales receipt, and must be received within 60 days of purchase. For more information on this program visit Pepco. The Baltimore Gas & Electric Company (BGE) offers the Smart Energy Savers Program for its residential customers to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Rebates are available for Energy Star clothes washers ($50), refrigerators ($50), freezers ($50) and CFLs (up to $60). The appliance rebate application is located on their Website, and must be mailed in (accompanied by the sales receipt) within 60 days of equipment purchase date. You should consult the program list of qualifying products for items before making your purchase. The CFL rebates are given in the form of a marked-down price at participating retailers. A list of participating retailers is also located on their program website. |
 Washington D.C. The District of Columbia's energy efficient appliance rebate program is scheduled to begin late this month. The program offers rebates ranging from $25 - $300 for Energy Star listed clothes washers ($100), refrigerators ($75), freezers ($25), dishwashers ($50-$75), and electric heat pump hot water heaters ($300). Dishwashers and clothes washers that meet more stringent energy use and water use standards are eligible for higher rebates than those that just meet the minimum standards. Purchases made prior to the opening date of the program will not be eligible for a rebate. Please visit the program Website for additional information.
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Additional Rebate Information
If you have friends and family across the country and want to share with them how they can take advantage of energy efficient appliance rebates in their area, send them to dsire.org. The site provides detailed information about which states are participating, and how your friends and family can best take advantage of this incentive, while being environmentally conscious.
To further take advantage, you should frequently visit ENERGY STAR. To encourage their customers to purchase energy efficient products, ENERGY STAR partners will occasionally sponsor special offers, such as sales tax exemptions or credits, or rebates on qualified products. Partners also occasionally sponsor recycling incentives for the proper disposal of old products. As a service to consumers, you can search for special offers or rebates where they exist, based on information that partners submit to ENERGY STAR. All you need to do is enter your zip code to find out if there are any special offers or rebates currently available in your area.
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10% off Product AND Installation Services at Lowes
Did you know that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has a partnership with Lowes home centers that can help you save money as you improve your home's energy efficiency? If you buy a home through me, you will receive a coupon for a 10% discount off both product AND installation services. This one-time use coupon is good for 10% off a gross combined purchase of $10,000 in materials and installation services through Lowe's. If you are a homebuyer and need to replace the floors or carpet, or install new doors or countertops, this Lowe's discount will enable you to make your new house your home, while saving up to $1,000. |
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