Florida Energy Star Appliance Rebate Funds Disappearing Fast

By Kristina Skorbach
Kristina Skorbach
Kristina Skorbach
Kristina Skorbach is a Canadian correspondent based in New York City covering entertainment news.
April 16, 2010Updated: October 1, 2015

Florida's Energy Star program funds are going fast. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Florida's Energy Star program funds are going fast. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Starting at 11:00 a.m., Energy Star offered Florida residents a rebate program worth $17.5 million on new energy efficient appliances to replace their old ones. Buyers can claim 20 percent of the total price of refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners and other appliances as well as $75 for recycling.

The offer is available to customers until all funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis, declares the Florida Energy Star Appliance Rebate website. The site page also includes a countdown of money being dispensed.

The main purpose of this Rebate Program is to introduce new jobs in the appliance manufacturing sector and to boost the economy in Florida. Two and a half hours after the Program was launched the website showed only $6.9 million in remaining funds.

The process of applying for the rebate includes a couple of time limiting steps, so buyers are advised to make their purchases quick. According to the Florida News-Press website, customers will have to fill out the rebate form and send it in before May 10. The only catch is that you can only send it in after the appliance is delivered to your home, which might take over a week.

Florida residents are advised to reserve their spots on a web link through the rebate website because the money is running out fast.

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