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Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Gov. Beshear Kicks off Kentucky’s Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
Residents can apply for rebates on 16 items
 PARIS, Ky. –Gov. Steve Beshear today commemorated the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by kicking off the Kentucky Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program at Rabon’s TV and Appliance in Paris, Ky. The rebates are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), with each state eligible for a portion of the ARRA’s allotted $300 million based on each state’s population. Kentucky’s share of the federal money is approximately $4 million. The program is administered through the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI) and the U.S. Department of Energy.
“What better way to acknowledge 40 years of Earth Day celebrations than to give Kentuckians the opportunity to be environmentally responsible by purchasing energy efficient appliances while at the same time receiving rebates for making our planet a better place to live,” said Gov. Beshear. “Kentucky has expanded the list of appliances beyond what many of our neighboring states have done in order to give the people of the Commonwealth a better opportunity to purchase what is needed for their homes. Even beyond the obvious energy efficiencies that will be realized, they are helping stimulate Kentucky’s economy as well. I call that a great deal for everyone.”
Kentucky is offering rebates on 16 ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, including clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners, water heaters, central air conditioners, air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, gas furnaces and gas boilers. This provides residents with the widest choices possible, and represents appliances that account for 70 percent of a typical household’s energy costs. Further information and frequently asked questions may be found at http://www.energy.ky.gov/recovery/rebate/.
Residents may apply for a rebate by visiting www.KYappliancerebates.com or by calling the toll-free number 877-813-3669. Rebates will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis. Those eligible must be residents of Kentucky making purchases of replacement appliances from Kentucky retailers, limited to one rebate per product category. A rebate fulfillment company, under contract with the state, will review all rebate requests for eligibility and will monitor the program to ensure fraud prevention.
The purchase must replace an older, less efficient product with a qualified ENERGY STAR appliance. Consumers purchasing a new ENERGY STAR replacement appliance and requesting a rebate are strongly encouraged to recycle their old appliance.
Appliances with an ENERGY STAR label meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set jointly by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These guidelines are designed to help consumers save money and to protect the environment.
The Kentucky State Energy Appliance Rebate Program is designed to help achieve the goals of Gov. Beshear’s Intelligent Energy Choices for Kentucky’s Future: Kentucky’s 7-Point Energy Strategy, and will be part of the effort to meet 18 percent of Kentucky’s energy needs from efficiency improvements by 2025.
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