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NC wants to create appliance rebate in April

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Published: October 16, 2009

RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina consumers could get a break next year buying certain energy-efficient appliance, thanks to federal stimulus money.

The state Energy Office has proposed spending nearly $9 million in recovery funds to give 15 percent rebates to people who buy Energy Star-rated appliances during four days in April.

The rebate would reduce the price at the cash register on refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dishwashers.

Assistant state commerce secretary John Morrison says the rebate also would help cut power bills by getting rid of older appliances.

The U.S. Energy Department now must sign off on the idea, which is expected.

The rebate is separate from an annual sales tax holiday weekend on Energy Star products that begins Nov. 6.

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