State will provide rebates for qualified appliances with funding from Recovery Act
The Department of Energy announced today the release of $39 million to six states for state-run energy efficient appliance rebate programs. Michigan and Ohio received the largest allocations from today’s disbursement with Michigan’s program totaling $9,598,000. The state estimates that this will provide over 114,000 rebates for clothes washers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and other appliances.
The Department of Energy’s release of the funding means these six states’ appliance rebate plans have been approved. For most states, the appliance rebate programs will not begin until next year.
“The rebates granted through this funding will assist Michigan consumers in making their homes more energy efficient,” said Rep. Levin. “At the same time, the rebates, by increasing sales, will boost manufacturing jobs and help the environment.”
The funding is part of $300 million that the Department of Energy is allocating through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for State-run rebate programs for consumer purchases of new energy efficient home appliances.
