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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
 
ENERGY STAR APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
 
***THE STATE'S APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED!
PLEASE ALLOW 4- 6 WEEKS TO RECIEVE THE FINAL REBATES ON MARCH 30, 2012
 



KEY EVENTS

August 24, 2010 - Applications begin for the rebates at 12 pm CST/1 pm EST. Visit www.e-rebates.org/teearp or call 1-877-741-4304 for an application.
August 23, 2010 - Press release announcing the rebate will being on Tues., Aug. 24, 2010.
December 2, 2009 - DOE approves Tennessee's ENERGY STAR appliance rebate plan. Click here to read the press release.
October 15, 2009 - Tennessee submitted plan to DOE.
August 15, 2009 - Tennessee files its initial intent to participate in the program.
July 14, 2009 - DOE issues funding announcement and press release on the ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate Program.
January 14, 2012 - New applications for the program are closed.

CONTACT

For help with the appliance rebates call 1- 877-741-4304.


Four types of Energy Star® appliances are eligible for rebates:
(1) Air source heat pumps - $250 rebate
(2) Central air conditioners - $250 rebate
(3) Room air conditioners - $40 rebate
(4) Gas furnaces - $150 rebate

Special notes:
- Purchases made on or after after April 22, 2010 are eligible for the rebates.
- Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only one rebate per household will be accepted.
- Appliance rebates will be available to Tennessee citizens only.
- Rebates will be distributed as a prepaid Citibank® MasterCard® and will take approximately 6-8 weeks to receive.

How to apply for a rebate:
1. Visit www.e-rebates.org/teearp to begin the online rebate application process. Consumers who do not have access to the Internet should call 1-877-741-4304, and an application will be mailed.

2. On the website identify the qualifying appliance at the top of the page and click “Proceed” to begin an application.

3. Complete the application in its entirety, and then print, sign and date.

4. All completed and signed applications, whether started online or not, must be mailed along with:
(a) a sales receipt or invoice that shows the date of purchase, cost, and equipment make and model, and
(b) a copy of a recent electric utility bill for the installation address to one of the following addresses.

For $250 rebates on air source heat pumps and central air conditioners or $150 rebates on gas furnaces, mail the signed, completed application and supporting documents to:

CSG Incentive Processing
TN Appliance Rebate Program
P.O. Box 290189
Nashville, TN 37229-0189

For $40 rebates on room air conditioners, mail the signed, completed application and supporting documents to:

EFI Incentive Processing
TN Appliance Rebate Program
Room AC Application
P.O. Box 1248
Westborough, MA 01581-1248

For questions about the rebates:
Call the Conservation Services Group toll-free at 1- 877-741-4304 for further help.


FOR MORE INFORMATION

Overview
Tennessee Funds
FAQs
Key Events
Contact


OVERVIEW

U.S. FlagU.S. – $296,000,000 Tennessee State FlagTennessee/ECD – $5,963,000

This project provides federal support for state-level rebate programs for consumer purchases of new ENERGY STAR® qualified home appliances. Each state or territory is required to submit a plan that
specifies which ENERGY STAR® appliance categories will be included in their rebate program, the
rebate level for each product type, how the rebates will be processed, and their plan for recycling old
appliances. States and territories filed an initial application expressing their intent to participate
by August 15, 2009, followed by a full application by October 15, 2009. Approximately 10-25 percent
of each award will be spent on administrative costs.

TENNESSEE FUNDS

Tennessee received $5,963,000 in ARRA funds to establish the State Energy and Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP).  Eligible appliances include air source heat pumps, central air conditioners, gas furnaces and room air conditioners with the Energy Star® designation.  A rebate of $250 is available for air source heat pumps and central air conditioners, a rebate of $150 is available for gas furnaces, and a rebate of $40 is available for room air conditioners. Purchases made on or after April 22, 2010 are eligible for the rebate.

Statewide, the estimated energy savings for delivery and installation of qualified heating and cooling products is approximately 16 million kilowatt hours per year. A reduction in energy use of that size translates to a yearly savings of almost $1.4 million in energy costs for Tennesseans and reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere by 32 million pounds annually.

The state of Tennessee is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority on the program to reduce administrative and processing costs, as well as to help market and promote SEEARP.  The collaboration will allow the state of Tennessee to focus the majority of the ARRA funding on consumer rebates. Consumers receiving rebates under the state’s program may also be eligible for additional financial assistance through TVA’s existing residential efficiency programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Energy Star® appliance rebate program?
The U.S. Department of Energy announced in July 2009 that $300 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act would be made available to states and territories to promote the purchase of Energy Star® qualified appliances.  Energy Star® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  For more information on Energy Star® visit www.energystar.gov.

Tennessee’s Energy Star® program is called the State Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP), and the state received $5.9 million for rebates and administrative costs.

What appliances qualify for rebates under SEEARP?
Four types of Energy Star® appliances are eligible for rebates:

(1) Air source heat pumps - $250 rebate

(2) Central air conditioners - $250 rebate

(3) Room air conditioners - $40 rebate

(4) Gas furnaces - $150 rebate

When will the rebate program begin?
The rebate program began at 12 p.m. CST on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Purchases made on or after April 22, 2010 are eligible for the rebates on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available online at www.e-rebates.org/teearp or by phone at 1-877-741-4304. 

What if I don't have Internet access?
 Consumers who do not have access to the Internet should call 1-877-741-4304, and an application will be mailed.

What do I need to do to get my rebate?
To qualify for the program, consumers must complete the following steps in applying for a rebate:

1. Visit www.e-rebates.org/teearp to begin the online rebate application process. Consumers who do not have access to the Internet should call 1-877-741-4304, and an application will be mailed.

2. On the website identify the qualifying appliance at the top of the page and click “Proceed” to begin an application.

3. Complete the application in its entirety, and then print, sign and date.

4. All completed and signed applications, whether started online or not, must be mailed along with:
(a) a sales receipt or invoice that shows the date of purchase, cost, and equipment make and model, and
(b) a copy of a recent electric utility bill for the installation address to one of the following addresses.

For rebates on air source heat pumps, central air conditioners or gas furnaces, mail the signed, completed application and supporting documents to:

CSG Incentive Processing
TN Appliance Rebate Program
P.O. Box 290189
Nashville, TN 37229-0189

For rebates on room air conditioners, mail the signed, completed application and supporting documents to:

EFI Incentive Processing
TN Appliance Rebate Program
Room AC Application
P.O. Box 1248
Westborough, MA 01581-1248

When can I expect to receive my rebate?
Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the application’s postmarked date. Rebates will be distributed as a prepaid Citibank® MasterCard® and will take approximately 6-8 weeks to receive. Only one rebate per household will be accepted.

What if I have questions about the rebates and need assistnace?
Call the Conservation Services Group toll-free at 1- 877-741-4304 for further help.

What determines eligibility?
Appliance rebates will be available to Tennessee citizens only. It is also important to note that the program is intended to replace older, inefficient appliances.

Why aren’t rebates offered for other appliances, such as dishwashers, washing machines, etc.?
By selecting Energy Star® air source heat pumps, central air conditioners, gas furnaces and room air conditioners, the state is able to provide greater energy savings to consumers and significantly reduce peak energy demands. These heating and cooling units are expected to save 16 million kilowatt hours of energy, $1.4 million in energy costs and 32 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each year. 

In designing the rebates DOE directed states to leverage or augment existing programs if at all possible.  Since the state did not have a rebate program already in place, it will partner with TVA.  With this collaboration, Tennesseans may be eligible for even greater savings through TVA’s current residential efficiency programs.  TVA’s involvement will also reduce administrative costs and allow the state to provide more rebates to consumers.

How do I find out more about Energy Star® heating and cooling products?
More information on Energy Star® heating and cooling products can be found at EnergyStar.gov. This site are sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.  Finally, reputable retailers and contractors generally are helpful in providing good information on costs, performance and savings.

Who is processing the rebates?
The Conservation Services Group (CSG) was chosen after a competitive bid process by the state of Tennessee to administer the rebates. Based in Westborough, MA., CSG employs more than 600 people in dozens of offices nationwide. Founded in 1984, CSG provides energy savings strategies, program design, management services and technologies to consumers and businesses. For more information, visit www.csgrp.com.

What if I have other questions that aren’t answered here?
Please contact the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Energy Divison Office at (615) 741-2994 or (800) 342-1340 or ecd.energypolicy@tn.gov.
http://teearp.efi.org/contact