The US Department of Energy has allocated the state of Michigan $9,598,000 in energy efficient appliance rebates. Michigan residents can find in this article what they need to know to claim their Energy Star rebates before they run out.
How the Energy Star Rebate Program Works in Michigan
The Michigan Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (MEEARP) is an appliance trade up program that is available to all consumers who purchase a qualifying energy efficient appliance with the Energy Star label. The Energy Star label indicates the government’s stamp of approval for a particular appliance being energy efficient.
Rebates range from $25 to $100 per appliance. While this may not sound like a lot, many appliance stores are offering additional incentives for simply purchasing an eligible energy efficient appliance from their store. In addition, many utility companies are also offering incentives. Visit www.dsireusa.org for more information on this incentive program.
Which Appliances Qualify in Michigan’s Cash for Appliances Program?
The following appliances may qualify in the state of Michigan for an energy efficient rebate:
- Hot water heaters
- Oil furnaces
- Propane furnaces
- Solar water heaters
- Refrigerators
- Clothes Washer
- Dishwasher
Research any appliance’s eligibility in the Energy Star rebate program before purchasing to ensure it is eligible for the energy efficient rebate, as there are some limitations. To verify which appliances qualify, visit Michigan’s Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth website.
Michigan encourages residents who take advantage of the appliance rebate program to recycle all old appliances. In many cases, appliance stores that deliver the new energy efficient appliance will remove the old appliance free of charge.
What is Not Covered in the Cash for Appliances Program?
Currently there are no home appliance rebate program in Michigan for the following appliances:
- Natural gas furnaces
- Boilers
- Electric heaters
How to Claim an Appliance Rebate in Michigan
It is important to act quickly on the Energy Star rebates because once the limited funds for the state of Michigan run out, the program will cease.
Eligible Cash for Appliances rebate recipients must be residents of the state of Michigan. The applicant must include proof of purchase of the eligible product. Additionally, consumers must provide evidence that the old appliance has been removed from their home.
Rebates are issued on a first come, first served basis.
For water heater and furnace rebates, visit www.michrebate.com or call 1-888-642-4674.
For clothes washers, dishwashers, and refrigerators rebates, visit www.mirebates.com or call 1-866-621-8782
There is a limit of one rebate per category.
In a tough economy like that in Michigan, home appliance rebate programs are one way to stretch a dollar. Those who wish to take advantage of the home appliance rebates in Michigan need to act quickly, though. The program will end as soon as funds are exhausted.
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