2009.08.28
Marketing energy saving appliances
Some retailers already are making plans to market energy efficient appliances to coincide with the federal government's upcoming dollars-for-dishwashers stimulus program.
This fall the federal government will offer rebates to consumers if they buy certain Energy Star home appliances. Each state can determine which appliances qualifty for a rebate.
Sears appears to be getting a head start on this program. The retailer plans to have a feature on its Web site for consumers to search which appliances qualify for the rebate at its stores in different states. Here's a story with those details.
Also, unrelated to dollars-for-dishwashers, the state of Virginia has a sales tax holiday in October aimed at consumers who buy energy efficient appliances. It slashes the 5 percent sales tax on certain energy saving products, including Energy Star appliances.
The state hasn't yet defined the dates for this approaching holiday, according to the Virginia Department of Taxation.
At first I thought you were making a joke; "dollars for dishwashers" But I realized this is really going to be another government program. More debt for the USA. Is there no end to this madness? I need some new socks, anything on the horizon for that?
Comment by RJ — August 28, 2009 @ 10:41 pm
Jenny, I've got an idea that I know you'll like. How about a 'cash for clunkers' program for running shoes? It'll stimulate the economy, promote good health, and encourage less use of fossil fuels.
Comment by Jim D — August 29, 2009 @ 7:58 am
Jenny, any idea how this might affect those of us who have made a recent purchase of new appliances that fit the "energy efficient" guidelines?
Comment by Emmie — September 2, 2009 @ 12:06 pm