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Cash for Appliances
As part of the economic stimulus plan, the federal government has set aside $300 million dollars for the Cash for Appliances rebate program that will put $50 to $200 dollars (per appliance) in your pocket for getting rid of your old, worn out appliances and buying new, energy-efficient models.

Depending upon your state you may or may not need to trade in your old appliances to be eligible for the rebate. Then simply buy a new ENERGY STAR® appliance, including:

  • Air Conditioners
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dish Washers
  • Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Water Heaters

    • PROGRAM & REBATE TERMS
    Each state will run its own rebate program and will be free to select which ENERGY STAR® appliances qualify along with the rebate amounts. Plus, any state or local utility district rebates will be added to the federal Cash for Appliances rebate, which could add up to even greater savings for you!

    Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy
    Published: 7/29/2009 Energy Efficiency
    A McKinsey report on energy efficiency in the United States, released today, cites $1.2 trillion in potential savings by 2020 if the country first invests $520 billion in efficiency improvements like better insulation for buildings. Download the full report:
    Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy PDF

    States to offer rebates for Energy Star products
    Published: 7/17/2009 Energy Efficiency, Saving Money
    The Department of Energy announced this week that it is providing $300 million in stimulus funds for state rebate programs for consumers who invest in Energy Star-certified products. The department reported that the money will be distributed to every U.S. state and territory, as long as they provide the federal government with a plan on how the rebates will be distributed.

    Smart Appliances
    GE-Tendril partner to hook up smart appliances to the grid
    Published: 7/15/2009 Smart appliances, Saving Money
    Smart-grid start-up Tendril and General Electric later this year will test a smart-grid system that will allow GE's networked home appliances to take advantage of cheaper electricity rates, the companies announced.
    Read more about smart Appliances here. earth2tech.com

    A smart home or building is a home or building, usually a new one, that is equipped with special structured wiring to enable occupants to remotely control or program an array of automated home electronic devices by entering a single command. For example, a homeowner on vacation can use a Touchtone phone to arm a home security system, control temperature gauges, switch appliances on or off lighting, program a home theater or entertainment system, and perform many other tasks.The field of home automation is expanding rapidly as electronic technologies converge. The home network encompasses communications, entertainment, security, convenience, and information systems.A technology known as Powerline Carrier Systems (PCS) is used to send coded signals along a home's existing electric wiring to programmable switches, or outlets. These signals convey commands that correspond to "addresses" or locations of specific devices, and that control how and when those devices operate.
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