Saturday, September 26, 2009

Save Water and get a Dishwasher!

The latest news from River Network ....

From now until October 15th, you have the opportunity to secure millions of dollars in rebates for water and energy efficient appliances.



The U.S. Department of Energy is funneling $300 million to states through the new State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. The funding will allow states to design and implement rebate programs that encourage consumers to turn in their old, inefficient appliances for new ENERGY STAR models. Water-efficient dishwashers and clothes washers are included under the ENERGY STAR label and with your help we hope that they are targeted to receive the biggest rebates



River Network would like to encourage you to contact your state's energy office and urge them to prioritize appliances that use water. Rebates are expected to range between $50 and $250 per unit, so make sure that clothes washers and dishwashers receive the maximum amount.



To make this task easier we have provided contact information for every state's energy office and a draft letter describing the benefits of this approach. To download these documents, visit our website. States have until October 15th to submit their proposals, so contact your energy office today!



For more information on this opportunity, including state energy office contacts and a draft letter, see our webpage at: www.rivernetwork.org/stimulus-funds-for-water-efficiency.

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