South Dakota - Residential Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing a total of $300 million to U.S. states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia to establish rebate programs for new energy-efficient appliances that replace existing appliances in homes. Each state and territory has designed its own program. Rebates will be available until the state or territory program's funding is exhausted. Be sure to confirm that rebate funds are still available in your state or territory before making purchasing decisions. South Dakota's appliance rebate program begins March 1, 2010, and will remain in effect until program funds are exhausted. Rebates are available for replacing existing appliances with Energy Star appliances. The following appliances are eligible:Clothes washers: $100 Dishwashers: $75 Refrigerators: $150 Freezers: $150 Water heaters (including solar): $125See the program web site (above) for additional eligibility requirements, for the current status of available program funding, and for contact information if you have questions about the program.