Money running out for appliances

In its first three days, Alabamians reserved nearly 18,500 rebates from the Alabama Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, claiming half of the $4.1 million in rebate funds.
As of last Wednesday, state residents have reserved 18,496 rebates, reports the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. That represents 50 percent of the rebate program’s funds with a little more than $2 million still available for rebates.
Rebates for purchases of Energy Star-labeled refrigerators are the most popular with 7,010 rebate reservations. Clothes washers are next with 5,302 rebate reservations followed by 4,460 rebate reservations for dishwashers, 994 for freezers and 730 for room air conditioners.
The funds are going fast, but there is still time to reserve a rebate by visiting www.alrebates.com or calling toll-free (877) 856-6645. Alabamians replacing old models with new Energy Star-labeled models are eligible for rebates of $25 for room air conditioners, $50 for freezers, $75 for dishwashers, $100 for clothes washers and $150 for standard-size refrigerators.