Today's energy-efficient home appliances help you use less energy, save water and save money. There's one way to be sure you're making an energy-smart purchase: Just look for the blue ENERGY STAR® label when you shop.
Gulf Power EarthCents incentives are available for these qualifying appliances purchased after June 1, 2011:
Clothes Washer $75
Refrigerator $50
Freezer $25
Window AC Unit $75
Details
- Offer is available to Gulf Power residential customers only
- Products must meet the most current ENERGY STAR® guidelines in order to qualify for incentives
- Qualifying products must be new, operational, and must be purchased and installed during the effective dates of the program.
- Proof of purchase and product qualifications (including manufacturer and the appropriate efficiency specifications of the products) is required for payment of incentive.
- Offer is limited to one of each type of appliance per customer address per calendar year.
- Application must be made within 60 days of the purchase of qualifying products
- Incentive will be mailed in the form of a pre-paid debit card.
- Appliance recycling - $35 plus free pickup of older, inefficient refrigerators and freezers used as secondary appliances
- Windows - $1.00 per sq. ft. for qualified windows or film
- Insulation - $0.15 per sq. ft. for additional insulation in existing homes
Use ENERGY STAR's refrigerator calculator to find out how much energy and money your old fridge or freezer is costing you.
To find other energy efficient equipment or products, check out the ENERGY STAR listings.
U.S. Department of Energy offers advice about energy efficiency and renewable energy, and provides tools and calculators to help you determine what's right for you.
State and Federal Incentives - Many premium-efficiency machines qualify for state incentives and/or federal tax credits.
Why Buy ENERGY STAR?
When it comes to appliances, making purchasing decisions can be difficult. Many people forget to keep in mind that the cost of the new appliance does not stop when it leaves the store. In order to operate it, energy must also be purchased on a continual basis. Add up all the appliances in your house and you've got a significant portion of your utility bill. In recent years, big advances have been made in energy efficiency, so it's usually not hard to find better options. That being said, it is wise to invest in an ENERGY STAR appliance that will save money in the long run.
For instance, refrigerators today use about 75% less energy than fridges in the 1970s did. Improvements like this can help you save on energy and water costs, and of course they can also do right by the environment. If you're upgrading or replacing home appliances, look for the Energy Star label. Energy Star is a government program that assesses and certifies energy-efficient products to help consumers make good choices.
