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This just came through my email… is it down due to a problem with the vendors web site or due to unprecedented demand?  Only time will tell…
Office of Energy Security, Minnesota Department of Commerce
ENERGY STIMULUS UPDATE
Monday, March 1, 2010
Rebate Web Site Unavailable
 
We are aware that Appliance Rebate website is currently unavailable.
We are working with the [...]

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 [...]

This is the latest information available (as of 1/4/2010) from the State of Minnesota’s “Office of Energy Security” web site.  With an expected program start date of March 1, 2010 and money available for only approximately 25,000 homeowners, it will be important to keep a close eye on this!
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Trade-in & Save Appliance Program
Targeted for a [...]

The Star Tribune had an article today discussing how the Metropolitan Council is pushing all cities to encourage water conservation.  The paper profiles Minnetonka and their efforts to curb usage by dramatically increasing water rates for excessive usage.  While an “overconsumption tax” will certainly help curb usage, there are many other ways to promote conservation:

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Imagine taking a whole bedroom set with you in a box!

Through December 31st 2007, if you purchase specific qualifying energy-efficient items for your home, you can save hundreds of dollars via federal tax rebates.
Water heaters 80% efficient or greater (tankless) – $300
Furnaces 95% efficient or greater – $150
Air Conditioners 14 SEER or greater – $300
Insulation – 10% of cost, up to $500
Windows – 10% of [...]