Cash for Clunkers 2: The Home Version

California, although about $20 billion in debt, still has access to Federal stimulus funds, and to prove it, the State is making available a little over $35 million in celebration of Earth Day.

So what do you have to do to get your share? Just replace your most energy-wasting appliances with new environmentally friendly appliances. Think Green!

In addition to the Federal stimulus funds, local utilities and retailers are contributing their fair share via rebates and othe rincentives. You can save hundreds of dollars on some products, and the initial purchase cost will pay for the rest of the appliance through increased energy savings on your utility bills.

Florida and Texas went through their Federal stimulus dollars in mere hours. California says that its program will be more orderly, taking days to deplete the funds rather than hours. Not really sure how that makes it more orderly, but whatever.

Following are some of the incentives available:

• Refrigerators — $200 Federal rebate through the California Energy commission and $50 recycling rebate from San Diego Gas & Electric.
• Washing machine — $100 Federal rebate and $150 from the San Diego Water Authority.
• Room air conditioners — $50 Federal rebate and $25 recycling rebate.

Of course, nothing involving the Goverment is easy, so you'll have to prove that you bought an energy efficient appliance (usually Energy Star Tier 2 and 3) and disposed of your old appliance properly. Fortunately, most retailers will be providing a packet for you to use that has the proper forms in it.

For more information on the program and qualifying appliances, visit cash4appliances.org, socalwatersmart.com, and arcaincutility.com.

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