Energy
State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP)
(SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
NOTICE OF PROGRAM CLOSING
Connecticut’s State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) will be closed to new applications as of July 15, 2010. It is anticipated that all program funding will be committed to appliance purchases made on or before July 15, 2010. Applications for appliances purchased on or before July 15, 2010 will be reviewed in the order in which they are received and eligible applications will be issued a rebate within available program funds. Even if an appliance was purchased before July 15, 2010, rebate payments are still subject to availability of program funds.
Processing of a rebate application may take up to 8 weeks from the time it arrives at the rebate fulfillment center. You will be notified by mail if you are not eligible for a rebate due to incomplete information on your application or if the funds have been exhausted.
Rebate applications for appliances purchased after July 15, 2010 will not be accepted for review and will not be processed.
If you have questions, or for further information, call the Rebate Program line at 1-877-WISE-USE during the hours of 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
REBATE PROGRAM INFORMATION
Overview
The State of Connecticut received $3.4 million for the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) from the Department of Energy (DOE). The program runs from January 25 - July 15, 2010.
Eligibility
The rebates are available to consumers for qualified appliances installed in Connecticut residences. Appliances must be a replacement of an existing appliance in order to qualify, subject to availability of funds.
Please see chart below for the appliances that qualify for a rebate:
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Appliance Rebate Detail |
|
Qualified Appliances |
Rebate Level ($) |
Efficiency Level |
|
Refrigerators |
$50 |
Energy Star |
|
Clothes Washers |
$100 |
Energy Star
CEE Tier 2 |
|
Freezers |
$50 |
Energy Star |
|
Room Air Conditioners |
$50 |
Energy Star |
|
Central A/C |
$500 |
Energy Star AHRI Rated CEE Tier 2 |
|
|
|
|
Water Heater System Rebate Details
(For purchases made on or after April 1, 2010.) |
|
Qualified Appliances |
Rebate Level ($) |
Efficiency Level |
|
Electric Heat Pump |
$400 |
Energy Star
EF¹ 2.0 or greater |
|
*Gas Storage |
$100
$200 |
Energy Star
EF¹ 0.62-0.66
EF¹ 0.67 or greater |
|
*Gas Tankless |
$250 |
Energy Star
EF¹ 0.82 or greater |
|
Solar |
$400 |
Energy Star
SF² 0.5 or greater |
* Natural Gas or Propane ¹ EF - Energy Factor ² SF - Solar Fraction
Please refer to other eligibility requirements listed on the rebate application.
Rebate Forms
{PDF to HTML Converter} Appliance Rebate Form
{PDF to HTML Converter} Central Air System Rebate Form
{PDF to HTML Converter} Water Heater Rebate Form
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) {PDF to HTML Converter}
Information for Retailers
{PDF to HTML Converter} Retailers - Appliance Rebate Presentation (under revision)
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GRANT ADMINISTRATION
Federal Applications
{PDF to HTML Converter} SEEARP ARRA Initial Application
{PDF to HTML Converter} SEEARP ARRA Final Application
{PDF to HTML Converter} Initial Award
{PDF to HTML Converter} Final Award
Federal Reporting
The State is required to report regularly on the activities carried out with SEEARP ARRA funding. All reports associated with funded efforts will be posted by OPM as they become available. See Quarterly Reports.
Links
CT Recovery Initiative Website
US Recovery Website
US Department of Energy Recovery Website
OPM ARRA Home
