ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate Program
Welcome to the Energize Delaware ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program. Replacing old, inefficient appliances is a simple way to make a difference in both your energy bill and the environment. This program is helping Delawareans make an energy efficient choice when purchasing an appliance by offering rebates of up to $200 for the purchase of an ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer, dishwasher, room air conditioner, or gas water heater.
To help the environment even more, make sure to recycle your old appliance.
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Governor Markell and Senator McDowell Announce 10,000th Appliance Rebate
Since it was launched in September 2009, Energize Delaware’s Appliance Rebate Program has issued nearly 10,200 rebates to Delawareans who are upgrading to new energy-efficient appliances.
Mary Conrad of Dover took advantage of the rebate opportunity recently, when she purchased a dishwasher as part of a remodeling project in her kitchen. Ms. Conrad’s appliance purchase helped the program pass the 10,000th rebate milestone.
“I have been trying to be more conservative when it comes to energy use and to have less of a footprint on the earth all around,” Ms. Conrad said. The money-back offer was an added incentive she needed to invest in a long-term energy-saving solution.
Ms. Conrad said she will be on the lookout for energy-efficient models that carry the ENERGY STAR label when making future appliance purchases. “If every individual tries to do that, we can reduce our damage to the earth,” she added. “People looking for ways to become more energy efficient should take advantage of these rebates. And if you can save more money in this economy, it’s to your benefit.”
Find out more about the Appliance Rebate Program’s milestone.
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Video: Appliance Rebate Program
Check out this video featuring SEU co-chair Senator Harris McDowell and Hawkins & Son manager Mike Moore talking about the impact of the Appliance Rebate Program and how it is helping Delawareans save energy, support the economy and put the 'green' back in their wallets!
Visit us often at the Energize Delaware YouTube Channel
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Rebate Application Forms
| Appliance | Rebate Amount | Qualifying Models | Rebate Form | Offer Eligibility Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothes Washers (Top Load) | $50 | View |  |
Sept 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2010 |
| Clothes Washers (Front Load) | $75 | View | |
Sept 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2010 |
| Dishwashers* | $30 | View |  |
Dec 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2010 |
| Room Air Conditioners* | $25 | View | |
Dec 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2010 |
| Gas Storage Water Heater* | $50 | View | |
Dec 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2010 |
| Gas Tankless Water Heater* | $200 | View | |
Dec 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2010 |
*Rebates supported in part by funds from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
Rebates are also available on high efficiency heating and cooling equipment!
If you don’t think choosing an ENERGY STAR appliance can make a difference, consider these facts:
- The average household spends about $2,200 each year on their energy bills.
- By following the practices and using the products suggested by the ENERGY STAR program, you can save up to one-third that cost or approximately $700 each year.
- Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, prevented 43 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2008 alone––equivalent to the annual emissions from 29 million vehicles––and saved more than $19 billion on their utility bills.
- In Delaware 27% of households have a second refrigerator in the basement or garage costing almost $15 million each year.
DID YOU KNOW?
Every appliance purchase has two price tags: The price to buy the appliance, and the price to operate it. Since ENERGY STAR qualified appliances use 10 to 50 percent less energy and water than standard models, your operating cost savings can more than cover the cost of a more expensive but more efficient ENERGY STAR qualified model.
