State of Washington works to save money, spur economic activity, and promote energy-efficient appliance options.
April 18, 2013
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As a result of funding provided from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, EERE was able to partner with the State of Washington to implement a Residential Appliance Rebate program. The program is focused on saving the greatest amount of energy possible, spurring economic activity, and promoting energy-efficient options in the appliance market. Rebates ranging from $75 to $750 were offered for ENERGY STAR® qualified clothes washers, refrigerators, dishwashers, ductless air source heat pumps, and water heaters. Between March and November of 2010, more than 41,000 rebates were paid to Washington residents. Sales of ENERGY STAR clothes washers and dishwashers from the program will save more than 161 million gallons of water per year. Annual energy savings generated from Washington’s SEEARP totaled 35 billion British thermal units—enough energy to power the Washington State Legislative Building for three years. Retailers and utilities contributed $937,000 to this program.
Positive Impact
Rebates for energy-efficient appliances. State of Washington works to save money, spur economic activity, and promote energy-efficient appliance options.
Locations
Washington
Partners
State of Washington
EERE Investment
$6.2 million
Clean Energy Sector
Energy-saving homes, buildings, and manufacturing
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