In 6 days, you can reserve your Texas Trade Up Rebate….

Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program
www.texaspowerfulsmart.org
The state of Texas received more than $23 million in federal stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish and administer an Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program — the first of its kind in Texas. The Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program encourages consumers to replace old (but functional) appliances with new, energy efficient, ENERGY STAR® or CEE qualified models to stimulate the Texas economy and increasing energy conservation efforts in Texas.

More information will be added to the texaspowerfulsmart.org website in the coming weeks…

Who Qualifies
Texas residents with a valid Texas residential address qualify for a rebate if they follow all program rules. You must replace an older, functional appliance for a new ENERGY STAR or CEE qualified model to receive a rebate check. You can qualify for one rebate per appliance category (for instance, you may not qualify for two refrigerator rebates), two appliance rebates per household and two recycling bonus rebates per household from the eligible appliance list. Appliances must be purchased from a Texas retail location or contractor. Online purchases are not eligible. All payments will be mailed to the residential address, with no exceptions. P.O. Boxes are not accepted without a street address.

How to Request a Rebate: RESERVE & PURCHASE
RESERVATION PERIOD: Begins April 5, 2010

• Consumers will have an opportunity to RESERVE an appliance rebate by calling a toll-free number or registering online from this Web site starting on April 5, 2010. Exact start time to be announced the week of March 29, 2010.
• Texas anticipates high interest in this program, and rebate reservations will go quickly. When all of the guaranteed rebates are reserved, consumers may continue to sign up for a waiting list to request rebates. Though placement on the waitlist is not a guarantee of a rebate reservation, rebate applications from waitlist participants will be processed in the order they are received pending available funds.
• Consumers must provide their name, address and appliance category when requesting a reservation. After providing this information, you will receive a rebate application form and will immediately know whether you have a reservation or a waitlist request.

PURCHASE PERIOD: Begins April 16, 2010
Consumers should PURCHASE their appliances starting April 16, 2010. For refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers and room air conditioners, the purchase period ends April 25, 2010. Because purchases may occur at the time of installation for central air conditioners, hot water heaters and air-source heat pumps, these products should be purchased between April 16, 2010 and up to 60 days from the rebate reservation or waitlist request date. The appliance table below also provides specific purchase periods for each eligible appliance category.
All appliances MUST be installed and the rebate form(s), copy of receipt and supporting documentation must be postmarked within 60 days from the rebate reservation or waitlist request date.
NOTE: The rebate program will not apply to any purchases made prior to April 16, 2010.

Eligible Appliances, Amounts & Timelines
To learn specific requirements for each appliance category with links to qualifying models, see our detailed list of Appliance Rebate Amounts & Specifications.

*Depending on appliance type and energy efficiency of model purchased; reservation will be held for the highest amount.

Recycling
The Comptroller’s State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) will be working with retailers and recycling facilities to create a system to help consumers replace functional old appliances and recycle them where available for a $75 bonus rebate.
If you are an appliance retailer or contractor who offers recycling services, please see our Retailers/Contractors section.

Related Links:
While consumers are awaiting additional program details, below are some helpful links.
ENERGY STAR Web site

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Special Offers and Rebates from ENERGY STAR Partners

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency – Texas Residential Incentives

FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions