North Carolina Appliance Rebates
THIS PROGRAM IS CLOSED. AS OF JUNE 4, 2010, ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA'S REBATE FUNDS HAVE BEEN RESERVED, HOWEVER CONSUMERS CAN JOIN A WAIT LIST IN THE EVENT ADDITIONAL FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE.
For more information, download the North Carolina state appliance program fact sheet 
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The State of North Carolina is implementing a two-phase rebate program to help residents replace older, inefficient appliances with ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances. The first phase of the program, which ran from April 22-25, 2010, was an instant rebate for refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, and dishwashers.
A Phase 2 mail-in rebate for several types of water heaters, gas furnaces, central air conditioners, heat pumps, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, and dishwashers began June 1, 2010 and closed June 4, 2010 when all funds were reserved. However, consumers can join a waitlist in the event additional funds become available.
Eligible products included
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Clothes washers
- Dishwashers
- Gas storage water heaters
- Gas tankless water heaters
- Solar water heaters
- Gas furnaces
- Central air conditioners
- Air-source heat pumps
- Ground-source heat pumps
Retailers are required to recycle old appliances in accordance with state laws.
Contact: North Carolina Department of Commerce, State Energy Office
Total Funding: $8,849,000
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 state.
Program Impact:
Appliance Rebate Program Boosts Business in North Carolina
Nearly $8.9 million in federal dollars blossomed into appliance sales of $64 million and helped North Carolinians realize purchase price and utility bill savings.
During its two-phase rebate program, North Carolina discounted more than 62,000 appliances. Combined, both phases were open for a total of just eight days. Demand for rebates is still high and residents are signing a waiting list should additional funds become available.
North Carolina received nearly $8.9 million for this program and officials are excited by the program's contribution to the state's economy. "In very real ways, this has stimulated our economy and moved money in North Carolina," said Seth Effron, communications director for the North Carolina State Energy Office. "We've taken federal funds and turned that into $64 million in retail sales. Consumers are now realizing purchase price and utility bill savings."
Consumers and retailers aren't the only groups benefitting. Effron noted that "appliance delivery companies have experienced more business and installation companies are seeing more work as well. Installers generally do 20 dishwasher installations per week. Because of the program, they have a backlog of 100-130 installations."
North Carolina offered rebates on refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, water heaters, furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps. The first phase of the program offered a 15% rebate on refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, and dishwashers. The second phase offered flat rebates that varied depending on the appliance, from $75 to $300.
State contact: Nichele Parker 919-733-1918
DOE contact: Lani MacRae, 202-586-9193
Visit: www.EnergyNC.net and www.energysavers.gov/rebates