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July 14, 2009 – Today, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy that Nebraska is eligible to receive more than $1.7 million to support rebates for Nebraskans who replace old appliances with ENERGY STAR efficient models. The funding is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
“These stimulus funds will help reduce energy usage, support the economy, and create jobs,” said Nelson. “By helping families replace old energy-intensive appliances with new efficient models, the rebate program will also save them money.”
To receive the money, the state is required to submit a plan that specifies which ENERGY STAR appliance categories will be included in its rebate program, the rebate level for each product type, how the rebates will be processed, and their plan for recycling old appliances. States must file an initial application expressing their intent to participate by August 15, 2009, followed by a full application by October 15, 2009.
According to the Department of Energy, ENERGY STAR qualified appliance categories that could be eligible for rebates include: central air conditioners, heat pumps (air source and geothermal), boilers, furnaces (oil and gas), room air conditioners, clothes washers, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, and water heaters.
Senator Nelson played a key role in the passage of the $787 billion stimulus bill. He worked with a bipartisan group of nearly 20 Senators to better focus The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on tax cuts for the middle class and job creation for millions of Americans. Senator Nelson led the group through the initial bill line by line, dollar by dollar, to reduce spending and cut out $108 billion of inefficient or less-stimulative spending. The bipartisan group helped the improved bill win congressional approval. President Obama signed it into law February 17, 2009.
Senator Nelson is posting information about the release of stimulus finds on his website as it becomes available. Visit http://bennelson.senate.gov/feature_4.cfm for more information.
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