Tennessee Energy Star Appliance Rebates Still Available | Business

Winter is upon us and more Tennesseans are flipping the switch on their heaters and discovering it is time to upgrade their systems.  The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Energy Division reminds Tennesseans that there is still more than $1 million remaining for energy efficient appliance rebates for consumers who have upgraded to a qualifying Energy Star® appliance since April 22, 2010.

Since October 30, ECD’s Energy Division reports that 17,491 rebates, totaling $4,131,760, have been paid to Tennesseans through the program. Tennessee consumers can still purchase and install eligible Energy Star Appliances to replace less efficient models and receive a rebate debit card on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.  Applications must be postmarked by January 14, 2012.  Tennesseans can track funds still remaining at http://teearp.efi.org.

Eligible appliances include air source heat pumps, central air conditioners, gas furnaces and room air conditioners with the Energy Star designation.  A rebate of $250 is available for the air source heat pumps and central air conditioners, a rebate of $150 is available for gas furnaces, and a rebate of $40 is available for room air conditioners.  Purchases made on or after April 22, 2010 are eligible for the rebate.  

For full details on how to apply and if you qualify for a rebate, please visit http://news.tn.gov/node/8114

Information provided by the Energy Department of Tennessee Department of Economic. Image provided by energystar.gov