Need to buy a more energy efficient appliance? You can save money by waiting until March 31. That’s when the SC Energy Office Appliance Rebate Program begins.

Funds will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis and are expected to be distributed within the first two weeks.

The program provides rebates for new ENERGY STAR® certified refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters and other appliances. A total of $3.9 million will be available in South Carolina for rebates.

Is natural gas available in your area?

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.

For added incentive, SCE&G offers a bill credit when you switch from an electric furnace or water heater to a high efficiency natural gas furnace or water heater. Plus, choosing natural gas may qualify you for SCE&G’s lowest gas rate.

To locate an approved, participating retailer or contractor for the SC Energy Office Appliance Rebate Program, click here.

NOTE: If your preferred retailer or contractor does not show up in the search function, please check back often. The list of approved vendors will be updated daily by the SC Energy Office. The search is only available for counties and cities in South Carolina.

For details on the SC Energy Office Appliance Rebate Program, visit
www.appliancerebates.sc.gov.

MORE SAVINGS: Don’t forget that energy-efficient improvements such as new windows, insulation, doors, roofs and HVAC equipment are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit if installed in 2009 or 2010. A total of $1,500 in combined credits is allowed for the two-year period. To learn more, read the full details on what qualifies.

If you have further questions, give us a call toll-free at 1-800-251-7234