Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Texas Powerful Smart: Texas Appliance Rebate program details

The Texas Powerful Smart rebate program began accepting reservations today. While you can reserve your Texas Appliance Rebate today (if you can get through), you cannot actually purchase your new appliance until April 16. Is the Texas Powerful Smart program worth getting a personal loan to participate in?

The Texas Powerful Smart Program

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds the Texas Powerful Smart appliance rebate program, just like all other state appliance rebate programs. $ 17 million worth of funds were available for the Texas Powerful Smart program as of 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time today. The program is essentially uncomplicated. Texas Powerful Smart gives you money now for trading in inefficient appliances for efficient ones.

Exactly what appliances qualify for the Texas Powerful Smart program?

The Texas Powerful Smart program offers different rebates for different appliances. You can receive anywhere from $ 120 to $ 1,500 from the Texas Appliance Rebate program, relying on just what you purchase. All qualifying appliances are listed on the Texas Powerful Smart website. Qualifying models are also listed on the website. Not all new appliances are energy-efficient, so you will need to check the list.

How do I get the Texas Powerful Smart rebate?

You have to be a Texas resident to qualify for the Texas Appliance Rebate. You first have to “reserve” your rebate either through the Texas Powerful Smart web site or by calling 1-877-780-3039. The website and phone lines are very busy this morning, and the Texas Powerful Smart website recommends you try several times to get through. You will have to purchase your appliance in person and may have to submit data to the Texas Powerful Smart program.

Texas Powerful Smart rebates based on Energy Star

An Energy Star rating is designed to mean an appliance is energy-efficient. Lately, the Energy Star labeling has encountered questions. A new G.A.O. report found that getting the Energy Star label was remarkably easy, and some wonder if the Energy Star label means anything. An appliance must be either Energy Star or CEE rated to get the Texas Appliance Rebate. Do your own research, though, to be sure that your new Texas Powerful Smart appliance will really save you power.



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