Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

Congress appropriated $300 million nationwide to support state rebate programs for residential ENERGY STAR appliance products (those that represent improvements in efficiency compared to the majority of products on the market).

Federal Amount Available: $300 million, nationally
SECO Estimated Allocation: $23,341,000

Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program

The official state of Texas Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Web site is now part of our Texas Powerful Smart energy portal. The Web site address is http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org.

All rebate program details will be posted on http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org in the next few weeks.

Important Dates

• RESERVATION PERIOD: Begins 7:00 a.m. CT on April 5, 2010 — Appliance rebates can be RESERVED either by phone or online starting April 5, 2010.
• PURCHASE PERIOD: Begins April 16, 2010 — For exact purchase periods per appliance category, see the Texas Powerful Smart Web site.

Eligible Appliances

For rebate amounts and additional product information, see the Texas Powerful Smart Web site.

• Refrigerators
• Freezers
• Room Air Conditioners
• Clothes Washers

• Dishwashers
• Central Air Conditioners
• Air-Source Heat Pumps
• Hot Water Heaters

Program Status

• Initial Applications submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) on 8/15/09.
• SECO Comprehensive Application submitted to DOE 10/14/09.
• DOE approval announced on 12/11/09.
• SECO issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for Rebate Program Implementation Contractor on 12/28/09. Proposals due by 1/13/10.
• Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate program will commence in April 2010.

Program Objectives

• Save energy by encouraging appliance replacement through consumer rebates
• Make rebates available to consumers
• Enhance existing rebate programs by leveraging ENERGY STAR national partner relationships and local program infrastructure
• Keep administrative costs low while adhering to monitoring and evaluation requirements
• Promote state and national tracking and accountability
• Use existing ENERGY STAR consumer education and outreach materials

How to Request a Rebate

Step 1 — Reserve:
Starting on April 7, 2010* at 7 a.m. CT, reserve a rebate from this Web site or by calling toll-free 1-877-780-3039 to save money on energy-saving appliances. [*NOTE: New date updated 4/1/10]

Because of anticipated high demand, we highly recommend you have the following information ready when you go online or call to request your reservation:

•First and last name
•Residential address
•Appliance category you prefer most for a rebate request
•Phone number (optional)
•E-mail address (optional, but recommended — will be used for reservation, waitlist and mailed check notices)
You will not be required to select a specific appliance manufacturer or model at the time of reservation. If you are using our Web site, a rebate application form will load and immediately let you know whether you have a reservation or a waitlist request. If you have called our toll-free number, a customer service representative will confirm if you have a reservation or a waitlist request and will mail your rebate application form to you.

Step 2 — Research and Purchase:
Starting on April 16, buy and install an eligible ENERGY STAR® or CEE qualified product in Texas. (Refer to Purchasing Timelines Chart below for details on purchase locations and timelines). Remember, the purchase must replace an existing, functional appliance in the same appliance category.

To learn specific requirements for each appliance category with links to research qualifying models, see our detailed list of Appliance Rebate Amounts & Specifications.