The Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Office of Energy Security (what a mouthful) has just released more information on their energy star appliance rebate program.
On March 1 @ 8am the website and a phone number will launch with a rebate reservation system – residents will have to pre-register for the rebate and receive a specific reservation code. There are only approximately 24,500 rebates for the entire state so they are likely to go VERY FAST.
More info: http://www.mnappliancerebate.com/
March 1 Update – as of 11am the site still seems to be down – likely due to high demand. You may also try to call the program’s toll-free number to apply for the rebate: 1-877-230-9119.
The amount of expected rebates is a bit higher — 25,400 — but for those who still don’t get one, there are many great incentive programs through Minnesota’s utility companies. Find them on http://www.dsireusa.org.
I also published a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the stimulus, which can be found at http://www.warnersstellian.com/stimulus-faq.aspx.
Thanks for spreading the word, Aaron.
how do I get the rebate my frig is from the 70′s
You can use the website listed in the article to apply for a rebate coupon for a new fridge purchase. The coupon is not yet available.
I heard Becker Furniture World will double the state rebates.
Ron,
Becker’s “double or triple the rebate” offer refers to instant savings (i.e. this fridge is priced $200 less than what it would normally cost) rather than an actual, “Here’s another $200 in your hand.”
So it’s a sale, like retailers offer all the time. A bit confusing, I know. I had to call them up to figure it out myself.
Golly Gee……
Does this program have anything in common with the I-35 bridge collapse? I noticed that the coupon website collapsed this morning .
Just keep on sucking up those kilowatt-hours.
Thanks for keeping me updated on the rebates available for going green. Are there any still in effect today?