As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provided nearly $300 million for states to set up appliance rebate programs. The Virginia program received $7.45 million of this money and will begin their program, April 28, 2010.
The amounts of the available rebates are as follows:
* Heat Pump - $300
* Gas Furnace - $250
* Tankless Gas Water Heater - $225
* Clothes Washer - $75
* Refrigerator - $60
* Storage Gas Water Heater - $35
The Virginia State program is run by the Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy. The 
program is not as straightforward as, 'just go out and buy an appliance and apply for the rebate.' There are specific steps that you must follow to 'reserve' your money and certain restrictions on where, and from which vendor, the appliance can be purchased. All eligible appliances must be Energy Star Appliances and they must replace a 'like' appliance that is properly disposed of at time of installation.
You will need to go to the Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy website regsitration page to register that you are planning to purchase an appliance (sort of like a money 'reservation') and then must return to log the information that the appliance has been purchased to receive your rebate.
It should be a good incentive to people who were already considering a replacement--or even for folks who weren't. Just be sure that if you plan to take advantage of this program, you reserve your money early and follow all the rules to be sure you get your rebate. I would venture to guess that a lot of the money will be spoken for on day 1 of the program, so set your alarm and plan to log on April 28 to get your Appliance rebate.
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Holly,
Thanks for the information.
Holly,
Thanks for the information.
Maryland is giving me $50 for my new washer......if I remember to send in the rebate form!
This is great information Holly. I hope folks jump all over this, get their rebates, and save energy at the same time.