There are still funds available to help West Virginians replace home appliances with new, energy efficient models. In fact, residents can now take advantage of two programs aimed at saving consumers money and protecting the environment.

Currently, the West Virginia Enery Efficient Appliance Rebate Program and the state's Energy Star® Sales Tax Holiday are both in effect.

The Appliance Rebate Program began in June and continues through early next year or until the program's funding runs out. 

Residents have claimed $761,330, or nearly half, of the $1.6 million made available to the state by the federal government.

The program offers mail-in rebates to consumers who replace older, inefficient clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners with Energy Star-qualified appliances.

To qualify for rebates, consumers must be West Virginia residents, purchase appliances from participating retailers in the state and certify on the rebate application that the new appliance replaces an existing one.

Participating retailers have agreed to recycle old appliances.

Consumers can also benefit from the state Sales Tax Holiday on Energy Star appliances than runs through November 30.

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