Time is running out to get a rebate for buying new energy-efficient appliances in Connecticut.
The state originally received $3.4 million in federal stimulus funds for the program, but only $800,000 remains and Gov. M. Jodi Rell says the rebate program will end on July 15.
The rebates apply to Energy Star-qualified refrigerators, freezers, washers, air conditioners and central air systems.
In May, Gov. Rell received federal approval to expand the program to include water heaters after many homes had to replace them due to severe flooding in March.
The size of the rebate depends on the appliance.
- Clothes washers: $100 rebate
- Refrigerators: $50 rebate
- Freezers: $50 rebate
- Room air conditioner units: $50 rebate
- Central air conditioning units: $500 rebate
The rebates, funded through federal stimulus dollars, will apply to the following Energy Star qualified water heaters
- Electric Heat Pump: $400 rebate
- Gas Storage: $100 to $200 rebate
- Gas Tankless: $250 rebate
- Solar, Electric Backup: $400 rebate
- Solar, Gas Backup: $400 rebate
Gov. Rell calls the program a "phenomenal success" and says rebates have been processed for more than 23,000 appliances.
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For information, visit the state's Web site or call 1-877-WISE-USE (1-877- 947-3873).
