Today’s Topic: Plenty of Money Remains for Rebate Program
May 10, 2010 — Even though thousands of Oklahomans have taken advantage of the Oklahoma Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, there is still plenty of money available for rebates.
Since the program began at 9:00a.m. Saturday, May 8, more than 7,000 rebates have been reserved.
Of the available rebate funds, more than $1.6 million remains unspent. That means more than 50% of the total rebate fund remains ready for Oklahoma consumers to claim after purchasing a qualifying ENERGY STAR appliance from a Registered Oklahoma Retailer.
Eligible ENERGY STAR appliances and their rebate amounts are as follows:
- Clothes Washers $200
- Refrigerators (Minimum Size 14 Cubic Ft.) $200
- Room Air Conditioners $50
- Water Heaters $100
- Central Air Conditioners $100
- Gas Furnaces $100
- Ground Source Heat Pumps $250
- Air Source Heat Pumps $250
Consumers who wish to participate in the program are urged to visit okcommerce.gov/appliances for details about the program. Consumers may also visit okappliancerebate.com where they can search for a retailer by name or find a nearby retailer who sells a specific appliance. Consumers who have a favorite retailer should check to see they are registered in the program or encourage them to do so if not.
It’s important for Consumers to know the rules of the program to ensure their rebate request won’t be rejected. Here are some important tips to ensure a successful purchase/rebate:
- Consumers’ rebate reservation form and sales receipt MUST show a time/date stamp after 9:00a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010.
- Purchases made prior to 9:00a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010 are not eligible.
- If a retailer is going to dispose of the old appliance, the retailer must sign the rebate reservation form. If the consumer is going to dispose of the appliance, he/she must sign the form and check the box stating you are “self-certifying” to dispose of it properly.
- The rebate form and sales receipt must be mailed and postmarked by 5 p.m., June 30.