Idaho State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

The Idaho State Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program (aka “Cash
for Appliance Rebate Program”) will distribute $1.3 million to Idaho residential
citizens who replace a working appliance with a new ENERGY STAR qualified appliance.
This program is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
This program is not the same as the federal tax credit for residential efficiency
which gives a tax credit of 30% (up to $1,500 per year).

The purpose of the program is to save energy and stimulate the economy by encouraging
consumers to replace old, less-energy efficient appliances with new, ENERGY
STAR qualified models.

The rebate will be available to Idaho residents who pay Idaho sales tax on the
purchase of a new, ENERGY STAR qualified appliance which replaces a working
appliance. The unit may be purchased at any Idaho appliance retailer.

The target launch date is late February or early March, 2010. Qualifying appliances
must be purchased after the program launches to be eligible.

Rebate amounts will vary from $25 for a room air conditioner to $300 for an
oil boiler. Other ENERGY STAR qualified appliances will include clothes washers
($75), dishwashers ($50), refrigerators ($75), air-source heat pumps ($250),
solar and gas storage water heaters ($150) and oil and gas furnaces ($110-$125)
and gas and oil boilers ($200-$300).

Act quickly once the program launches, as funds are limited. The program will
last until funds are exhausted and will be issued on a first-come-first-served
basis.

Get the most up-to-date information from the Idaho Office of Energy Resources
(OER).