Summary: Texas will use approximately $23 million in federal stimulus funds for a mail-in rebate program for consumers who purchase certain energy efficient household appliances. For additional information, see our Appliance Rebate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Who Qualifies: The U.S. Department of Energy approved the rebates for consumers who buy eligible ENERGY STAR appliances and replace the same type of old appliance that’s functional. The Texas program will also offer an additional incentive to recycle old appliances. You can qualify for rebates for up to two appliances from the approved rebate appliance list below.
Timing: The rebate reservation period will begin on April 5, 2010. The mail-in rebates will apply to eligible appliances purchased between April 16 and April 25, 2010. The 10-day period will coincide with Earth Day. Consumers will have 60 days from reservation date to install the appliance(s) and submit their paperwork for the rebate.
- NOTE – The rebate program will not be retroactive. It will only apply to purchases made during the April 16 to April 25, 2010, purchase period.
Rebate Process: Consumers will have an opportunity to reserve an appliance rebate by calling a toll-free number or registering online starting on April 5, 2010. After the reserved mail-in rebates are awarded, any remaining funds will be rebated to consumers on a first-come, first-served basis. Shoppers will be limited to two appliance rebates and two recycling rebates per household.
- NOTE – Reservations are not currently available. They will commence on April 5, 2010.
Rebate Amounts: The rebates will be as follows:
- If you have any additional questions regarding whether an appliance is ENERGY STAR qualified, please feel free to contact the ENERGY STAR Hotline at: hotline@energystar.gov or 1.888.STAR.YES (1.888.782.7937).
| Appliances (updated as of 1/20/10) | Rebate Amounts | With $75 Recycling Rebate | Qualifying Models |
| Refrigerators (14.5 cubic feet or greater) | $240 | $315 | View |
| Freezers (14.5 cubic feet or greater) | $180 | $255 | View |
| Room Air Conditioners | $45 | $120 | View |
| Clothes Washers Modified Energy Factor >=1.8; Water Factor <=7.5 Modified Energy Factor >=2.0; Water Factor <= 6.0 |
$150 $180 |
$225 $255 |
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| Dishwashers (standard size) <= 324 kWh/year; <= 5.8 gallons/cycle <= 307 kWh/year; <= 5.0 gallons/cycle |
$110 $140 |
$185 $215 |
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Central Air Conditioners
|
$600 $800 $800 $1,000 |
$675 $875 $875 $1,075 |
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Air Source Heat Pumps
|
$1,200
$1,400 $1,400 $1,600 |
$1,275
$1,475 $1,475 $1,675 |
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| Hot Water Heaters Gas Condensing (if available) Electric Heat Pump Gas Storage – Energy Factor >= 0.62 Gas Storage – Energy Factor >= 0.67 Gas Tankless Solar – Electric Back-up Solar – Gas Back-up |
$255 $300 $190 $255 $300 $640 $640 |
$330 $375 $265 $330 $375 $715 $715 |
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SEER = Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
EER = Energy Efficiency Ratio
HSPF = Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
Recycling: SECO will be working with retailers and recycling facilities to create a system to help consumers replace functional old appliances and recycle them where available.
Related Links:
While consumers are awaiting additional program details, below are some helpful links.
- ENERGY STAR Web site
- Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency – Texas Residential Incentives
Program Status:
- Initial Applications submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) on 8/15/09.
- SECO Comprehensive Application submitted to DOE 10/14/09.
- DOE approval announced on 12/11/09.
- SECO issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for Rebate Program Implementation Contractor on 12/28/09. Proposals due by 1/13/10.
- Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate program will commence in April 2010.
Program Objectives:
- Save energy by encouraging appliance replacement through consumer rebates
- Make rebates available to consumers
- Enhance existing rebate programs by leveraging ENERGY STAR national partner relationships and local program infrastructure
- Keep administrative costs low while adhering to monitoring and evaluation requirements
- Promote state and national tracking and accountability
- Use existing ENERGY STAR consumer education and outreach materials
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