HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - December 4, 2009) - This week, the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) approved the first wave of the 56 individual rebate programs
that were submitted for the State
Energy Efficient Appliance
Rebate Program (SEEARP). Bosch home appliances, the DOE's 2009 Energy Star
Partner of the Year for Appliances, welcomed the news and announced plans
to help consumers make the most of the program.
To help consumers find information about SEEARP rebates and the additional
manufacturer, retailer and local rebates that are available throughout the
year, Bosch created the Bosch Rebate Resource Center:
www.boschappliancerebates.com.
"The state rebate programs will give an incredible boost to American
consumers and the appliance industry by putting
appliance rebates into the
national conversation," said John Farley, senior brand and environmental
marketing manager, Bosch home appliances. "The
Bosch Rebate Resource
Center was created to help consumers year-round, including people who
need to replace their appliances now and can't wait until the new state
rebates take effect; consumers who want the best possible deal during their
state's program; and consumers who enter the market long after their
state's program is over."
Timing for each plan will vary state-by-state, as will the
energy efficient
appliances that are eligible for rebates. Most of the announced states are
offering considerable rebates towards the purchase of ENERGY STAR-qualified
clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigeration and freezers. A few states are
limiting their programs to low income or rural applicants, while others are
restricting their rebates to heating and cooling appliances.
Thankfully, consumers in all states may be eligible for other rebates, so
they can save money upfront when they want to buy their ENERGY
STAR-qualified kitchen and laundry
appliances, and enjoy savings throughout the lifetime of
the product thanks to reduced energy and water bills. Bosch currently has
several rebate programs available for the purchase of select ENERGY
STAR-qualified Bosch appliances, including:
-- Up to $200 in rebates on the purchase of Vision washers (through
December 31, 2009)
-- Up to $300 in rebates on the purchase of Linea refrigerator (through
December 31, 2009)
The Bosch Rebate Resource Center also includes rebates for
energy saving appliances
in categories not covered by the ENERGY STAR program, including:
-- Up to $150 in rebates on the purchase of Bosch Free Standing Range
packages (through December 31, 2009)
For complete information on SEEARP, manufacturer, retailer and utility
rebates that are available now, visit the
Bosch Rebate Resource
Center. As the SEEARP plans are approved, state-specific information
will also be on DOE's Energy Savers Web site:
www.energysavers.gov/rebates.
About Bosch
Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliance
Group, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. Known
worldwide for raising standards in appliance efficiency and quietness,
Bosch is the only US appliance manufacturer with entire product lines of
ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwashers, washers and refrigeration. With US
headquarters in Huntington Beach, CA, the company operates an appliance
park in New Bern, North Carolina comprised of state-of-the-art factories
for washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens and cooktops.
For more information, visit
www.bosch-home.com/us, or call 800.921.9622 to
request a catalog.
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