Vermont Appliance Rebates
THIS PROGRAM IS CLOSED. AS OF JULY 9, 2010, VERMONT IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS.
For more information, download the Vermont state appliance program fact sheet
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The State of Vermont implemented a mail-in rebate program to help residents replace older, inefficient appliances with new, high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® qualified and ultra-efficient appliances.
The program for gas tankless water heaters, gas furnaces, and gas boilers began on January 15, 2010 and ended on July 9, 2010. The program for clothes washers and refrigerators began on March 6, 2010 and ended May 31, 2010.
Eligible products included
- Refrigerators
- Clothes washers
- Gas tankless water heaters
- Gas furnaces
- Gas boilers
Consumers were required to provide proof of proper disposal to receive the rebate for refrigerators and clothes washers. Vermont strongly encourages consumers to recycle all old appliances.
Contact: Vermont Office of Economic Stimulus and Recovery
Total Funding: $596,000
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 Rebates + Tax Holiday = Vermont Success
Everyone likes a good deal, and Vermont residents are sure that they've gotten one by combining state appliance rebates with the state's tax holiday. Vermont rolled out its federally supported state appliance rebate program March 6, the same day the annual sales tax holiday began. One day later, 80% of the rebate funds were spoken for.
"Our sales tax holidays always generate a lift in sales," says Michael Russom, retail efficient market projects manager for Efficiency Vermont. "People feel like they are somehow beating the system by combining the tax holiday with rebates," which has generated extra traffic in stores.
Retailers knew about the program in advance and some used layaway programs to boost sales. Come opening day, customers completed layaways and walked off with rebate application forms.
Products eligible for rebates include refrigerators, clothes washers, gas tankless water heaters, gas furnaces, and gas boilers. Rebates range from $75 to $150 and will last until funds run out.
State contact: Michael Russom, 888-921-5990
DOE contact: Lani MacRae, 202-586-9193
Visit: www.energysavers.gov/rebates or
www.efficiencyvermont.com/pages/Common/News/ARRA_appliance