Jones Encourages Residents to Participate in Appliance Rebate Program

Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. is encouraging residents in the communities he represents to participate in the Massachusetts Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate program which begins on July 28, 2011.

Made possible through funding from the US Department of Energy’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Massachusetts was allocated $2 million for an Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program designed to spur significant household energy savings. This program seeks to take high energy-consuming home appliances out of service and replace them with qualified ENERGY STAR models.

“This is a excellent opportunity for residents to make their homes more energy efficient, while saving money,” said Representative Jones.  “Not only will residents save money on their future utility bills, but they’ll also be living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.”

The Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate program is a limited time only offer, beginning July 28, 2011 and ending when funding has been exhausted. Funding is limited, and rebates are on a first-come, first-served basis. Before purchasing new ENGERY STAR appliances, residents are urged to visit the programs website at www.MassEnergyRebates.com or call toll-free (877) 574-1128 to track the status of funds available to consumers and to view participating retailers.

Old appliances need not be in working condition when exchanged for eligible high efficiency model. All Massachusetts residents, including those served by municipal electric/light departments, will be eligible for these rebates. Only Massachusetts participating retail store purchases will qualify. Internet purchases are not eligible.

The Massachusetts Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program will offer rebates of $150 for qualified refrigerators and $50 for room air conditioners.

To learn more about the program and the steps that need to be taken to receive a rebate, those interested should visit www.MassEnergyRebates.com.