Appliance rebate program expands
Posted in Appliances, Energy conservation, Heating and cooling on August 27th, 2010 by Susan – Be the first to commentA state program offering rebates on high-efficiency clothes washers and Energy Star refrigerators has been expanded to include several more appliances. Rebates now available through the Washington State Cash for Appliances program are:
- $100 rebate on high-efficiency clothes washers
- $75 rebate on ENERGY STAR® refrigerators
- $75 rebate on ENERGY STAR® dishwashers
- $200 rebate on ENERGY STAR® gas storage water heaters
- $300 rebate on ENERGY STAR® gas condensing tankless water heaters
- $250 rebate on ENERGY STAR® heat pump water heaters
- $750 rebate on ENERGY STAR® ductless air source heat pumps
Provisions of the program include:
- Must recycle your old refrigerator (click here for information on recycling at Chelan County’s Dryden transfer station)
- Purchase on or after March 15, 2010
- Rebates are in addition to available utility or manufacturer rebates (Chelan PUD does not have its own rebate program at this time)
- Rebates available while funds last
Complete information, eligibility requirements and rebate forms are available on the Washington State Cash for Appliances website.


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