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CAYCE, S.C. (March 25, 2010) – SCE&G customers who purchase new appliances next week as part of the S.C. Energy Office rebate program could be eligible for up to $800 in rebates and SCE&G bill credits, plus up to $1,500 in federal tax credits.
SCE&G customers who switch from an electric heat pump or water heater to a highly efficient natural gas furnace or water heater are eligible for a $300 SCE&G bill credit for each conversion and may qualify for the ValueRate, which offers the lowest natural gas rate available for customers who use natural gas water heating.
Additionally, customers who purchase and install ENERGY STAR® certified appliances, such as a natural gas tankless water heater, may qualify for up to $1,500 in federal tax credits until Dec. 31, 2010.
The state’s rebate program, which begins March 31, offers a total of $3.9 million in appliance rebates from the S.C. Energy Office. The program is funded by South Carolina’s share of federal stimulus funds being distributed to each state for appliance rebates.
South Carolina residents who purchase new ENERGY STAR® certified appliances in the state are eligible for up to $500 in rebates. The program will continue until all funds are exhausted. Rebate requests will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebates will not apply to online purchases or purchases made prior to March 31, 2010.
Customers who purchase a new appliance must allow contractors and retailers to remove and recycle their old appliance. Recycling is required to ensure that inefficient appliances are removed from the power grid. To find a retail vendor, visit the Energy Office rebates Web site at http://appliancerebates.sc.gov.
For more information about the rebate program, SCE&G bill credits and the federal tax credits, call Customer Service at 1-800-251-7234.
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company is a regulated public utility engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity to approximately 655,000 customers in 26 counties in the central, southern and southwestern portions of South Carolina. The company also provides natural gas service to approximately 310,000 customers in 34 counties in the state. Information about SCE&G is available on the company’s Web site at www.sceg.com.
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