New York State
REBATE OPTION 1 – SINGLE APPLIANCE:
Replace your old refrigerator, freezer or clothes washer with a new ENERGY STAR qualified model and receive a cash rebate of up to $105! If you recycle your old appliance, you will receive the maximum rebate amount. You will also be helping the environment by properly recycling.

In order to be eligible for the rebate for your new ENERGY STAR appliance, you must be replacing an existing appliance of the same type.

REBATE OPTION 1 – SINGLE APPLIANCE:
REBATE AMOUNTS
Appliance With Recycling Without Recycling Qualifying Models
Refrigerator* $105.00 $75.00 View
Freezer $75.00 $50.00 View
Clothes Washer $100.00 $75.00 View
*Compact refrigerators (refrigerators which measure less than 7.75 cubic feet) are not eligible under this rebate program.


How Do I Apply for the Rebate?
Before you can fill out th rebate application form, you must first purchase your ENERGY STAR appliance(s).
You may apply for the rebate program in two ways:
  1. Fill out the Wait List Application Form online then mail in the required proof of purchase and/or proof of recycling information.
  2. Call the program hotline at 1-877-NY-SMART to fill out the form over the phone, then mail in the required proof of purchase and, if applicable, proof of recycling.

How Do I Recycle My Old Appliance?
Many appliance retail stores will offer to pick up and recycle your old appliance when you purchase a new one from them. However, if your retail store does not provide recycling, there are many local recycling centers and transfer stations you can contact who can properly recycle your old appliance.

If you plan to recycle the appliance on your own by delivering it to a local recycling facility, you must include the attached Customer Recycling Form with your receipt from the recycling facility.

Recycling Information for New York City Residents:
New York City residents can take advantage of recycling already offered to them through the NYC Department of Sanitation (DOS). To schedule a pickup for your refrigerator or freezer (all appliances with environmentally hazardous refrigerants require proper decommissioning prior to recycling) simply call 311 and ask to have your appliance recycled. Be sure to obtain your confirmation number from the operator as it will be used to verify recycling of your appliance. Please Note: If you wish to receive the maximum rebate for your clothes washer by recycling your existing appliance, you must have a recycling station or retailer recycle it to obtain proof of recycling. NYC DOS will recycle your clothes washer free of charge, however, they are unable to provide proof of recycling documentation which is required to receive the maximum rebate amount.

YOUR Wait List APPLICATION AND RECEIPT MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO BE ACCEPTED:
Appliance type (refrigerator, freezer, etc.); Make; Model; Name of company/location where recycled; Date of recycling pick-up of old appliance; and Approximate age of recycled appliance.

If you plan to recycle the appliance on your own by delivering it to a local recycling facility, you must include the attached Form with your receipt from the recycling facility.

Rebate Option 1 Terms & Conditions:
  1. Your new ENERGY STAR appliance must be purchased between February 12th, 2010 and the date available funding runs out.   Your recycling receipt or confirmation number must be dated February 12th – July 31st, 2010. All applications must be postmarked by July 31st, 2010.
     
  2. You must be a New York State resident and the ENERGY STAR qualified appliance must be installed at a New York State residential address.
     
  3. Your new ENERGY STAR qualified appliance must be replacing an existing appliance of the same type.
     
  4. The new appliance purchased must be ENERGY STAR qualified. Look for the ENERGY STAR logo when shopping or ask a sales associate for help.
     
  5. The rebate is only available to residents of single-family homes and multi-family buildings who own the existing appliance that is being replaced by their new ENERGY STAR qualified appliance purchase. Contractors, builders, and multi-family building owners are not eligible.
     
  6. In order to receive the maximum rebate amount, you must recycle the replaced appliance. A receipt providing proof of recycling, including make and model of the replaced appliance, must be submitted with each completed application. For NYC residents only: Confirmation numbers from the NYC 311 hotline will also be accepted as recycling verification for refrigerators and freezers only. NYSERDA will contact the NYC DOS to confirm your recycling verification information.
     
  7. Original receipts (showing make, model, price and date of purchase of qualifying appliance) must be submitted with the application. Copies are only accepted when multiple applications are submitted for qualifying purchases on the same receipt.
     
  8. A maximum of one rebate per appliance type is allowed per install address. Consumers may submit up to 3 individual rebate applications for qualifying purchases. Individual applications should be submitted for each appliance purchase.
     
  9. Applications will be processed for payment once the completed application is received with receipts verifying the new purchase and confirmation of recycling (if applicable). Wait list applications will be processed as long as funding is available.
     
  10. This rebate cannot be combined with incentives offered by utility companies or municipalities. However, combining the rebate with manufacturer rebates or retail promotions is allowed.
     
  11. Compact refrigerators (refrigerators that measure less than 7.75 cubic feet) are not eligible under this rebate program.

    NOTE: This is a first-come, first-served program. Once wait list program funding is exhausted, applications will no longer be processed.

REBATE OPTION 2 – HIGH EFFICIENCY APPLIANCE BUNDLE:
Purchase a bundle of three High Efficiency ENERGY STAR qualified appliances (a combination of a refrigerator, clothes washer and dishwasher) and receive a cash rebate of up to $555! If you recycle your old appliances of the same type, you will receive the maximum rebate amount while also helping the environment.

In order to be eligible for the rebate for your new High Efficiency appliances, you must be replacing existing appliances of the same type.

To participate in the Option 2 – High Efficiency Appliance Bundle Rebate Program, you must purchase three High Efficiency appliances (a refrigerator, clothes washer and dishwasher – maximum one of each type) which must meet the Consortium for Energy Efficiency's (CEE) guidelines:
  • Refrigerator must be from CEE Tier 2 or 3
  • Clothes Washer must be from CEE Tier 2 or 3
  • Dishwasher must be from CEE Tier 1 or 2
To find out which appliance models are eligible, simply click on the links in the table below under the Qualifying Models column to see a complete list of CEE Compliant Products separated by Tier.
REBATE OPTION 2 – HIGH EFFICIENCY APPLIANCE BUNDLE:
REBATE AMOUNTS
Appliance With Recycling Without Recycling Qualifying Models
Refrigerator* $225.00 $200.00 View
Clothes Washer $215.00 $200.00 View
Dishwasher $115.00 $100.00 View
TOTAL FOR BUNDLE $555.00 $500.00  

*Compact refrigerators (refrigerators which measure less than 7.75 cubic feet) are not eligible under this rebate program.

How Do I Apply for the High Efficiency Appliance Bundle Rebate?
Before you can fill out the rebate application form, you must first purchase your three High Efficiency appliances.
You may apply for the rebate program in two ways:
  1. Fill out the Wait List Application Form online then mail in the required proof of purchase and/or proof of recycling information.
  2. Call the program hotline at 1-877-NY SMART to fill out the form over the phone, then mail in the required proof of purchase and, if applicable, proof of recycling information.

How Do I Recycle My Old Appliance?
Many appliance retail stores will offer to pick up and recycle your old appliance when you purchase a new one from them. However, if your retail store does not provide recycling, there are many local recycling centers and transfer stations you can contact who can properly recycle your old appliance.

If you plan to recycle the appliance on your own by delivering it to a local recycling facility, you must include the attached Customer Recycling Form with your receipt from the recycling facility.

Recycling Information for New York City Residents: New York City residents can take advantage of recycling already offered to them through the NYC Department of Sanitation (DOS). To schedule a pickup for your refrigerator (all appliances with environmentally hazardous refrigerants require proper decommissioning prior to recycling) simply call 311 and ask to have your appliance recycled. Be sure to obtain your confirmation number from the operator as it will be used to verify recycling of your appliance. Please Note: If you wish to receive the maximum rebate for clothes washers and dishwashers by recycling your existing appliances you must have a retailer recycle them to obtain proof of recycling since NYC DOS is unable to provide proof of recycling documentation. NYC DOS will recycle your clothes washer and dishwasher free of charge, however, they are unable to provide proof of recycling documentation which is required to receive the maximum rebate amount.

Rebate Option 2 Terms & Conditions:
  1. Your new High Efficiency Appliances must be purchased between February 12th, 2010 and the date available funding runs out.   The recycling receipts or confirmation numbers must be dated February 12th – July 31st, 2010. All applications must be postmarked by July 31st, 2010.
     
  2. You must be a New York State resident and the High Efficiency appliances must be installed at a New York State residential address.
     
  3. Your new High Efficiency appliances must be replacing existing appliances of the same type.
     
  4. Your three new High Efficiency appliances must be ENERGY STAR qualified and must meet CEE guidelines (see above). Look for the ENERGY STAR logo when shopping, or ask a sales associate for help.
     
  5. The rebate is only available to residents of single-family homes and multi-family buildings who own the existing appliances that are being replaced by their new High Efficiency appliance purchases. Contractors, builders, and multi-family building owners are not eligible.
     
  6. In order to receive the maximum rebate amount of $555, you must recycle each of the three replaced appliances. Proof of recycling including make and model numbers, must be submitted with the completed application. Confirmation numbers for the NYC 311 hotline will also be accepted as recycling verification for refrigerators only. NYSERDA will contact the NYC DOS to confirm your recycling verification information
     
  7. Original receipts (showing make, model, price and date of purchase of qualifying appliance) must be submitted with the application. Copies will not be accepted.
     
  8. Only one bundle rebate application is allowed per install address.
     
  9. Applications will be processed for payment when the completed application is received with receipts verifying new purchases of qualified High Efficiency Appliances and confirmation of recycling (if applicable). Wait list applications will be processed as long as funding is available.
     
  10. This rebate cannot be combined with incentives offered by utility companies or municipalities. However, combining the rebate with manufacturer rebates or retail promotions is allowed.
     
  11. Compact refrigerators (refrigerators that measure less than 7.75 cubic feet) are not eligible under this rebate program.

    NOTE: This is a first-come, first-served program. Once wait list program funding is exhausted, applications will no longer be processed.

RESOURCES
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR How contractors participating in a locally-sponsored Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program can help you cost-effectively improve your home's energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR Retail Partners Visit this link to find an Energy $mart Retailer near you from our statewide network of partners. Our partners offer energy efficiency solutions to help reduce your energy usage and costs.
We anticipate funding to be available to process a number of wait list applications

Click here to fill out your Wait List Rebate Application online, or call our Help Desk at 1-877-NYSMART for assistance with the rebate process.

Wait List Applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis until all funding is depleted.