Amador County – Amador County Waste Management Department Thursday announced that California Energy Commission is implementing a “Cash for Clunkers” program for household appliances, using $35 million in federal stimulus funds. Jim McHargue, director of Amador Waste Management said the rebate program encourages “replacement of inefficient appliances with new energy-conserving models.” The “Cash for Appliances” program consists of three components. 1 is to purchase a qualifying appliance from an approved list. Qualifying appliances are online at www.cash4appliances.org. Component 2 is to recycle the old unit at a “Certified Appliance Recycler.” Component 3 is to save, by mailing in a rebate application package within 30 days of the purchase, starting April 22nd. California has been allotted $35.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds through the U.S. Department of Energy for the program. The funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and are expected to go quickly. The launch of the program is April 22nd, to coincide with Earth Day, and will run through May 23rd, or until funds are depleted. Appliances purchased before April 22nd are not eligible for a rebate. Consumers can receive $200 for refrigerators; $100 for clothes washers; and $50 for room air conditioners. The rebate program requires proof that the old appliance has been recycled through a Certified Appliance Recycler. The program does not pay for the cost of recycling, but many appliance retailers will recycle your old equipment at no cost when a new appliance is purchased. Amador County appliance retailers should be contacted for details, or see www.cash4appliances.org. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 19 March 2010 05:56
California Gets $35M Cash For Clunker Appliances
Amador County – Amador County Waste Management Department Thursday announced that California Energy Commission is implementing a “Cash for Clunkers” program for household appliances, using $35 million in federal stimulus funds. Jim McHargue, director of Amador Waste Management said the rebate program encourages “replacement of inefficient appliances with new energy-conserving models.” The “Cash for Appliances” program consists of three components. 1 is to purchase a qualifying appliance from an approved list. Qualifying appliances are online at www.cash4appliances.org. Component 2 is to recycle the old unit at a “Certified Appliance Recycler.” Component 3 is to save, by mailing in a rebate application package within 30 days of the purchase, starting April 22nd. California has been allotted $35.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds through the U.S. Department of Energy for the program. The funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and are expected to go quickly. The launch of the program is April 22nd, to coincide with Earth Day, and will run through May 23rd, or until funds are depleted. Appliances purchased before April 22nd are not eligible for a rebate. Consumers can receive $200 for refrigerators; $100 for clothes washers; and $50 for room air conditioners. The rebate program requires proof that the old appliance has been recycled through a Certified Appliance Recycler. The program does not pay for the cost of recycling, but many appliance retailers will recycle your old equipment at no cost when a new appliance is purchased. Amador County appliance retailers should be contacted for details, or see www.cash4appliances.org. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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