(Energy) Star Power
When it comes to adorable holiday mascots, no one rivals Punxsutawney Phil. Who can resist a clever little groundhog who crawls out of his burrow every February 2 to predict the arrival of spring (or six more weeks of winter)? Though we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for warmer weather, we know better than to put all of our faith into the hands (er, paws) of a groundhog.
That’s why we’re grateful for Indiana’s new Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program, which gives us an added incentive to heat our homes efficiently, regardless of how long winter sticks around. The $6.1 million program, which begins February 1, offers Indiana homeowners rebates of up to $500 for the documented purchase and installation of an Energy Star rated furnace or Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, or up to $1,000 for a geothermal heat pump. To qualify, items must be purchased and installed after February 1, 2010. Pick up a rebate form from the Office of Energy Development.
Whether or not Phil sees his shadow on February 2, you’ll see big rebates if you upgrade old, inefficient appliances to qualified Energy Star appliances after February 1.
Piece out,
Renee & Meghan