The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a rebate program that will allow New Yorkers to trade in old appliances for new energy-efficient ones.
New York state submitted a proposal in October for its version of the Great Appliance Swap Out. Similar to the “Cash for Clunkers” program for cars, this program – also part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – is expected to help issue nearly 170,000 rebates totaling $16.8 million.
“[The program] also works to reduce appliance-related electricity consumption in furtherance of my ’45 by 15′ energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative,” Governor Paterson said in a statement. “Moreover, by offering additional incentives for people to recycle, we will help avoid placing additional burdens on our landfills.”
Rebates for high-efficiency appliances will range from $50-$105 for a single unit and up to $555 for the purchase of a three-appliance package.
For example, New Yorkers will be able to receive a $75 rebate for refrigerators, $75 for clothes washers, $50 for freezers and $500 for a three-appliance package.
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(Moshe Altusky – YWN / CBS6)
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Will the washing machines wash dirty clothes? Will the refrigerators keep food cold? Will the freezers freeze food? I know the water efficiency toilets don’t flush so what difference does it make if the food isn’t cold or the clothes aren’t clean?