Georgia’s Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, popularly known as Cash for Appliances, is now under way.

The state of Georgia is receiving $8,642,490 in rebates to pass on to residents who buy an eligible Energy Star replacement appliance. Georgia residents can apply for one rebate per category, and up to $1,200 per household.

Georgia is offering rebates on 20 qualified appliances:

Appliances:

• Freezers - $25
• Refrigerators - $50
• Clothes washers (MEF greater than 1.8, WF less than 7.5) - $50
• Clothes washers (MEF greater than 2.0, WF less than 6.0) - $99
• Dishwashers (less than 324 kWh/year, less than 5.8 gallons per cycle) - $50
• Dishwashers (less than 307 kWh/year, less than 5.0 gallons per cycle) - $99

Heating & Cooling Equipment:

• Room air conditioners - $30
• Center air conditioners - $99
• Oil furnaces - $99
• Air source heat pumps - $199
• Gas furnaces - $199
• Oil burners - $199
• Gas boilers - $199

Water Heaters:

• Water heater gas storage (EF > 0.62) - $50
• Water heater gas storage (EF > 0.67) - $99
• Water heater gas condensing - $99
• Water heater electric heat pump - $199
• Water heater gas tankless - $199
• Water heater solar (electric backup) - $199
• Water heater solar (electric backup) - $199

Approved applicants will receive a Visa prepaid debit card via mail. Online purchases are not eligible for a rebate.

Georgia is encouraging residents to recycle the older appliances after they have replaced them.

For more information, visit the program’s Web site at www.GeorgiaRebate.com or call 866-296-1633.