Application Deadlines for the Wisconsin Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
Focus On Energy has released an update for Wisconsin’s State Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP). As we mentioned in last weeks energy post, funds are expected to run out by the end of this month. The cash-back rebates are available only while funds last and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
According to Focus on Energy, the end dates for the SEEARP Rewards are:
Clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and freezers
- Appliances must be purchased by April 30, 2010
- Applications must be received by May 31, 2010
Solar Hot-Water Heaters
- Application forms must be received by April 30, 2010 for pre-approval.
Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment
- Installation must be completed by May 15, 2010
- Application forms must be received by June 15, 2010
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Wisconsin Appliance Rebate Program Update
Thomas Content from JSOnline recently reported that the Wisconsin State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program has used about half of the allocated funds in the first three months of the program. Focus on Energy expects that the funds will be exhausted by the end of April. If you were planning to purchase a qualifying appliance or redeem a rebate, you had better do it soon!
Focus on Energy maintains a calculator on their website to help you monitor the rebate funds remaining. For more information on the rebate program, see our previous post.
On Wednesdays we highlight an energy savings tip to help Milwaukee area consumers reduce their utility bill. Follow this link to see all of our previous energy savings tips.
2010 Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Eric Barendsen from the U.S. Department of Energy wrote a great blog post yesterday reviewing some of the 2009 and 2010 tax credits available for energy efficient products. In a nutshell, a taxpayer can receive tax credits for 30% of the cost of eligible products, for a total tax credit of up to $1,500.
The tax credit is good for the 2010 tax year for consumers who purchase eligible biomass stoves, insulation, HVAC, roofing, non-solar water heaters, windows, and doors. Those who claimed the full $1,500 credit during the 2009 tax year are not eligible in 2010, as the $1,500 maximum credit is for the total period of 2009 and 2010.
There are also tax credits available through 2016 but they are on renewable energy products that most consumers aren’t likely to purchase this year: fuel cells, geothermal heat pumps, solar energy systems, and and wind energy systems.
Barendsen references this U.S. Department of Energy chart that details each product eligible for tax credits. Be sure to research the credits in detail before you get started on your project, and discuss the credits in advance with any contractors you use. Also, keep in mind these are simply incentives from the federal goverment. Incentives from the Wisconsin State Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program and other Focus on Energy incentives can be combined with the federal incentives. If you don’t live in Wisconsin, you can search this U.S. Energy database for incentives from your local utility as well as your state and local government.
Every Wednesday we highlight an energy savings tip to help Milwaukee area consumers reduce their utility bill. See all of our previous energy savings tips here.
