American Samoa Appliance Rebates
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The Territory of American Samoa will implement an instant rebate program to help residents replace older, inefficient appliances with new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances.
The program is scheduled to begin April 23, 2010. Residents must apply in person for rebate vouchers at the American Samoa Territorial Energy Office before making a purchase. The program will end when funds are depleted.
Eligible products include
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Clothes washers
- Room air conditioners
- Central air conditioners
Residents are encouraged to recycle their old appliances.
Contact: American Samoa Territorial Energy Office
Total Funding: $100,000
Program information subject to change. Rebates may be offered for a limited time only. Before purchasing a product, check with your program sponsor to ensure rebates are available, and to confirm product eligibility and program requirements. Products purchased must meet efficiency criteria as established by the territory.
The governor, First Lady, and distinguished guests attend American Samoa’s SEEARP launch festivities.
Energy office staff promote green products at American Samoa’s SEEARP launch festivities.
Program Impact:
Historic Rebate Program Increases Appliance Sales, Recycling in American Samoa
Long-awaited appliance rebates have come just in time for American Samoans. In August, utility bills will go up significantly, making energy efficient ENERGY STAR qualified appliances an even more attractive purchase for the island's residents. Rebates ranging from $100 to $250 are now available on ENERGY STAR qualified freezers, refrigerators, clothes washers, and air conditioners.
But the rebates have done more than just make appliances more affordable. "This is a historic program for American Samoans," reports Malelega Tuiolosega, program manager for the American Samoa Territorial Energy Office (TEO). "Appliances are being properly recycled for the first time ever on island."
The TEO is working closely with the American Samoa Power Authority to ensure that used appliances are recycled appropriately. Island Technology, a local recycler, works with TEO to dispose of chemicals and oils according to federal guideline. ASPA then crushes and ships the the used appliances off island as scrap metal.
Retailers report that American Samoa's program has had a positive impact on businesses during tough economic times. Transpac, a local appliance retailer, is an active partner in the program.
"Residents have been waiting for a program like this for a long time," says Louis McGoon, sales manager of Transpac. "People are looking to take advantage of the energy savings."
State contact: Malelega Tuiolosega, 684-699-1101
DOE contact: Lani MacRae, 202-586-9193
Visit: www.energysavers.gov/rebates