Starting Dec. 2oth Rep. Alonzo urges Texans to Save Money Conserve Energy & Take Advantage of Rebates
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN TEXAS -- As the Christmas Holidays approach Texas State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo joins our Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Comb in announcing a new State Energy Efficient Appliance Mail-in Rebate Program which starts on December 20 2010.
Similar to the earlier annual ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday Weekend programs which have occurred earlier this year all over Texas this new rebate program can help Texans save dollars and conserve energy at the same by purchasing qualified ENERGY STAR appliances when they take advantage of the purchase of certain appliances.
Consumers have a little time on their side as the new program does not start until around December 20 but it is not too late to start asking questions by visiting the website at
www.TexasPowerfulSmart.org or calling the toll-free hotline number at 1-888-782-7937 where a sales associate can help. Consumers may also write the ENERGY STAR HOTLINE direct at
hotline@energystar.gov
According to officials from the Comptrollers office approximately $10 million of unclaimed rebate refunds are available from the earlier program for additional rebates for consumers.
If you ever needed any appliances around the house this is a great time of the year for Texans to purchase a new energy efficient air conditioner refrigerator dishwasher or other major appliance. With the cold winter weather months fast approaching I am certain utility costs will increase for most families. I urge Texas shoppers to take advantage of these great bargains being offered by the state and save money while at the same time conserving energy said State Rep. Alonzo.
There is no doubt that we still have a number of cold winter months in Texas serving as a reminder that our utility bills will probably go up as our winter temperatures approach or go under freezing limits. Of course that means that the cost of utilities will undoubtedly rise as we consume more energy to use our heating units stoves refrigerators and other appliances that will force us to stay indoors and away from the cold or freezing weather outdoors. Purchasing energy-efficient ENERGY STAR-rated appliances you may be able save money while at the same time conserving energy. I urge everyone to look into this money-saving program continued Rep. Alonzo.
To help Texans learn more about the program the Comptrollers Office has launched a new website
www.TexasPowerfulSmart.org where the most up to date information can be found and you can sign up for email updates on the program. Briefly below is a quick synopsis of the new program:
- Approximately $10 million of unclaimed rebate funds will be available for additional appliance rebates for consumers.
- The new program will begin in the December or January timeframe.
- The program will be a traditional mail-in program with no reservations required. Consumers will purchase their appliance first and then mail in a rebate application.
- Rebate applications received will be filled on a first-come first served basis until funds are depleted.
- The program will remain open until funds are depleted.
- The appliance categories will be the same; however there will be changes to rebate levelsthis is being finalized.
More information about the tax holiday appliance program is available at the following website:
www.texaspowerfulsmart.org. Other details are also found at:
http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/rebate/index.php
Finally for more details and a complete list on ENERGY STAR products visit the website at
www.energystar.gov.
