Live Green and Save Cash on Large Appliances & Systems for Your Southern New Hampshire Home

If you’re in need of a large appliance or major system for your Southern New Hampshire home, you may want to buy now to save cash.  The U.S. government is giving you good reasons to buy energy-efficient products through its Energy Star designation.  Thirty-six states have launched programs to distribute almost $300 million in rebates to consumers who buy energy-efficient appliances/systems.

The federally-funded programs are similar to the hotly debated cash-for-clunkers auto rebate program of 2009. Rebates differ by state and product but typically run between $50 to $500.

To qualify for rebates, consumers must buy Energy Star appliances or systems, which meet or beat energy standards.  These standards are set by the federal government and are up to 30 percent more efficient than non-Energy Star products.

Should you buy new appliance or system for your Southern New Hampshire home now?  Say yes if:

• You need a new appliance/system anyway.
• You’re tired of throwing away money every time you operate inefficient appliances or systems.
• You want a good deal on a new appliance/system.
• You want to help the environment by going green and saving energy.

The New Hampshire program, which begins April 19th for everything except solar water heaters, covers the following items:

• Gas storage water heaters
• Gas tankless water heaters
• Solar water heaters
• Gas furnaces
• Oil furnaces
• Gas boilers
• Oil boilers
• Indoor boiler reset controls (with the replacement of an existing boiler)

For the specific rules and amount you’ll save, go to Energy Savers.

Want to save even more?  You may also be eligible for rebates offered by manufacturers, local utilities and retailers.  Home Depot, Lowe’s and Sears are all planning special promotions in certain states to coincide with the federal rebate program.

Research the stores’ promotions before you buy.  To find a list of retailers of Energy Star qualified products in your area and the categories of products they carry, use the Energy Star Store Locator.

Since rebates for Energy Star qualified (or higher) appliances & systems are generally being given on a first-come, first-served basis, and because funding is limited, you might want to act fast before the available cash is gone.

If you’d like to buy a new Southern New Hampshire home that already has Energy Star qualified appliances and systems, I can help.  Give me a call today at 603-821-1134 or email me at Dave@DaveHeeter.com.