US Department of Energy (DOE) secretary Steven Chu has announced the availability of nearly USD300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for state-run rebate programme for consumer purchases of new ENERGY STAR-qualified home appliances. The new programme is in line with the Obama Administration's commitment to make American homes more energy efficient, while helping to support the nation's economic recovery.
"Appliances consume a huge amount of our electricity, so there's enormous potential to both save energy and save families' money every month," said Chu. "These rebates will help families make the transition to more efficient appliances, making purchases that will directly stimulate the economy and create jobs."
The new funding will be awarded to states and territories, through their energy offices, using a formula set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Each state or territory is required to submit a plan that specifies which ENERGY STAR appliance categories will be included in their rebate programme, the rebate level for each product type, how the rebates will be processed, and their plan for recycling old appliances.
States and territories must first file an initial application expressing their intent to participate by August 15, 2009, followed by a full application by October 15, 2009. Approximately 10-25 per cent of each award will be spent on administrative costs.
"Appliances consume a huge amount of our electricity, so there's enormous potential to both save energy and save families' money every month," said Chu. "These rebates will help families make the transition to more efficient appliances, making purchases that will directly stimulate the economy and create jobs."
The new funding will be awarded to states and territories, through their energy offices, using a formula set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Each state or territory is required to submit a plan that specifies which ENERGY STAR appliance categories will be included in their rebate programme, the rebate level for each product type, how the rebates will be processed, and their plan for recycling old appliances.
States and territories must first file an initial application expressing their intent to participate by August 15, 2009, followed by a full application by October 15, 2009. Approximately 10-25 per cent of each award will be spent on administrative costs.
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