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Florida announces ENERGY STAR appliance rebate program
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by GMS Editor in Featured, Newsflash, ShowOnLatestPanel
Source: Governor of Florida Posted on: 7th April 2010
The State of Florida will distribute approximately $17.5 million on a first-come, first-served basis to Florida residents who purchase ENERGY STAR appliances from Florida retailers between Friday, April 16, and Sunday, April 25, 2010.
The Florida ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program Web Site will be launched in early April 2010, well in advance of the program’s start date and rebate application forms will be available at that time. (Update: the Florida Appliance Rebate website is now live.)
Download the rebate form here: http://thegovmonitor.com/florida_energy_star_rebate_form.pdf
Apply for a priority number here: www.rebates.com/florida
Floridians can begin reserving rebates at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, April16, 2010, and continue until all $17.5 million in rebate funds are disbursed.
When will the rebate program begin?
A: The program will begin on Friday, April16, 2010. Floridians can begin reserving rebate funds at 11:00 a.m. EDT – after purchasing a qualifying ENERGY STAR appliance.
How many rebates are available?
A: The State of Florida plans to distribute – on a first-come, first-served basis – approximately $17.5 million to Florida residents participating in the rebate program. Florida residents must submit a completed rebate application form, along with a sales receipt,* and can reserve rebate funds by registering online and receiving a Priority Number at the Florida ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program Web Site, which will be launched in early April 2010.
When will the rebate program end?
A: The rebate program will continue until all $17.5 million in rebate funds are disbursed. Only purchases made between Friday, April 16, and Sunday, April 25, 2010, are eligible to be considered for rebates, which will be paid only if rebate funds are available. Rebate applications with Priority Numbers will be processed first. All rebate applications without a Priority Number will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
If rebate funds are still available after processing all submissions purchased during the period above, the program may be extended.
NOTICE: Rebate funds may run out before the program is scheduled to end. REBATES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS; THEREFORE, SUBMITTING A REBATE APPLICATION FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL RECEIVE A REBATE.
What is the total dollar amount I can receive and how is it calculated?
A: Each household can claim up to $1,500 if they purchase eligible ENERGY STAR products and submit a rebate application on time, as long as funds are available. Florida residential consumers may receive 20% back on eligible appliances based on purchase price for products less all discounts, and does not include tax. An additional $75 bonus is available on top of the 20% rebate for recycling the older appliance. The $1,500 cap includes the $75 recycling bonus.
Please note that only one appliance type per household is eligible. Consumers will not be paid more than $1,500 in total for all rebates they qualify for, including the recycling bonus.
Which appliances are eligible for rebates?
A: Only select ENERGY STAR® refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, gas water heaters (tank-less), and room air conditioners will be eligible for a rebate in the Florida ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program. For a list of eligible ENERGY STAR® appliances, check out the Web site www.energystar.gov.
Where can I find a list of qualified appliances?
A: A list of qualified ENERGY STAR® appliances can be found at the www.energystar.gov Web page.
Who is eligible for a rebate?
A: Florida residential consumers that adhere to the program’s requirements are eligible.
