Details on New Michigan Appliance Rebate Program

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Posted in Energy Star, energy efficiency, incentives & rebates by Ryan
February 12, 2010
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The program will spur economic growth, save energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging appliance replacements.  This program will create jobs in retailing and manufacturing and Michigan companies make many of the products included in this program.  The Michigan strategy will have the following objectives:

  1. Complement existing utility energy optimization programs by providing rebates for appliances not covered by utility programs.
  2. Reach rural areas not served by utility natural gas programs.
  3. Push the marketplace by providing rebates for appliances that exceed the ENERGY STAR standards.

The program will start on February 10, 2010 and end when funds run out.  Rebates are not retroactive. Only Michigan residents will be eligible to participate and rebates are limited to one per product per household. Appliances have to be replaced.  Customers can go online or call a toll-free number to reserve a rebate. Participants will be required to mail in a rebate application and valid receipt for proof of purchase.

Products to be Rebated Rebate Level ($) Targeted Quantity Total Cost
Clothes Washers Tier 3* $50 30,764 $1,538,200
Refrigerators  ENERGY STAR $50 30,000 $1,500,000
Refrigerators  Tier 3 $100 28,073 $2,807,300
Dishwashers  ENERGY STAR $25 10,601 $265,025
Dishwashers  Tier 2 $50 10,600 $530,000
Propane Furnaces –AFUE 95% $300 4,280 $1,284,000
Propane Storage Water Heaters EF>=.67 $100 1,280 $128,000
Propane Tankless Water Heaters EF>=.82 $100 3,000 $300,000
Oil Furnaces  ENERGY STAR $300 770 $231,000
Solar Water Heaters ENERGY STAR 20%, max $1200 200 $240,000
Total Rebates 119,568 $8,823,525

* Tiers refer to Consortium for Energy Efficiency standards.

Websites to reserve rebates:

http://www.MIrebates.com/ – Refrigerators, dishwashers, & clothes washers

http://www.michrebate.com/ – Furnaces & hot water heaters

Call-In Numbers for additional information or to reserve a rebate:

1-866-621-8782 – Refrigerators, dishwashers, & clothes washers

1-888-MICHNRG (1-888-642-4674) – Furnaces & hot water heaters