Looking to replace an old refrigerator or dishwasher? Get 15 percent back by replacing it with an Energy Star-rated appliance over Earth Day weekend, April 22-25. Through the North Carolina Energy Star Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program, residents can receive 15 percent rebates on certain Energy Star-rated appliances, including clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers, if they are replacing older appliances.
Through this $8.8 million program funded by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the N.C. Energy Office estimates that enough electricity will be saved to power 536 homes for a year. For more information, visit the N.C. Energy Office website at energync.net