State Appliance Rebate Program Closing

HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut is planning to end its rebate program for purchases of energy efficient appliances next month.

The state originally received $3.4 million in federal stimulus funds for the initiative, which began January 25. Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that only $800,000 now remains and the program will come to close on July 15.

Rebates will be honored on all eligible appliance purchases through July 15.

The rebates apply to Energy Star-qualified refrigerators, freezers, washers, air conditioners, central air systems and water heaters.

Gov Rell calls the program “a phenomenal success” and that rebates have been processed for more than 23,000 appliances. Clothes washers and refrigerators accounted for more than half of the purchases.

The size of the rebate depends on the appliance.