State to begin appliance rebate program
The Nevada State Office of Energy will begin awarding rebates Saturday to residents looking to upgrade their appliances.
Rebates will range from $100 to $200, and will cover purchases of dishwashers, washing machines, freezers or refrigerators. To qualify for the funds, consumers must replace an old appliance with an Energy Star model.
The program will give out $2.4 million in rebates. That will cover 14,700 new appliances, the Office of Energy estimated. The idea is to curb greenhouse-gas emissions and stimulate retail sales.
To reserve a rebate, visit www.nevadaappliancerebate.com, or call 877-273-6213 on or after 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Participants have two weeks to shop for an appliance and four weeks to fill out and return the required paperwork. Consumers who don't snag a reservation can go on a waiting list.
For information on participating retailers, visit www.energy.state.nv.us. Click on Incentives/Rebates, Appliance Rebate Program and Appliance Rebate Flier.
