Purposes
The purposes of this program are to take energy inefficient kitchen appliances and heating systems out of use, encourage their recycling, and replace them with energy efficient ENERGY STAR appliances through direct consumer rebates. The program will be open to consumers throughout the state in areas serviced by National Grid, the Pascoag Utility District and Block Island. The rebate program will relaunch on July 21, 2010.How much funding will Rhode Island receive for the Appliance Rebate Program?
The State of Rhode Island was awarded approximately $882,000 for appliance rebates. Due to unclaimed rebate reservations there is $442,000 left as of 7/20/10.How will residents apply for rebates?
Residents will access the rebate applications through a 1-800 telephone number and website to a rebate processor that will process the RI ARRA rebates for qualifying appliance/s and pass applications to distribution utilities for further processing if needed. The rebate provider will promote the rebates through the RI Office of Energy Resources’ and Utility websites and retail outlets will provide information to residents on existing utility and municipal appliance recycling programs. For the relaunch of this program, Rhode Island residents should buy their products before applying for a rebate.Please go to http://www.rirebates.com for all rebate information
What appliances are eligible and what are the rebate levels?
Specific ENERGY STAR standards will be stated for all appliances and ARRA rebates may in some cases be combined with local utility rebate/discount programs. Planned rebates for qualifying appliances are:| Dishwashers | $150 |
| Refrigerators | $150 |
| Freezers | $150 |
| Water Heaters | |
| Gas Tankless EF>=0.82 | $300 |
| Boilers and Furnaces | |
| Gas Furnaces AFUE >= 90% | $100 |
| Gas Boilers AFUE >=85% | $500 |
| Oil Furnaces AFUE >= 85% | $100 |
| Oil Boilers AFUE >=85% | $500 |
When will the program begin?
The program began on March 25, 2010. Now that all wait-listed customers have been processed, the rebate program will reopen for new applicants on July 21, 2010.Will there be rebates for washers, dryers, stoves, etc?
No. Due to limited funds, there will only be rebates on the items listed in the table above.I bought an appliance before the program began, can I get a rebate?
No. Unfortunately rebates will only be given on a first come, first served basis after the programs begin. Only products purchased on or after March 25, 2010 will be eligible.When will the rebate programs be in effect?
The rebate processing will began on March 25, 2010. Since there are limited funds available, rebates will be on a first-come-first-serve basis while funds last. The 1-800 telephone number and www.rirebates.com will tell consumers how much money is left in the program. In some cases ARRA rebates might be combined with local utility or retailer rebate/discount programs.For more information about the Appliance Rebate Program
Go to:
http://www.rirebates.com
or Contact:
Charlie Hawkins
RI Office of Energy Resources
401-574-9124
chawkins@energy.ri.gov