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The New York State Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

Your eligible appliance(s) must be purchased between February 12th through 21st, 2010 to qualify
Welcome to "New York’s Great Appliance Swap Out" website which will provide all the information you need in order to participate. This rebate program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), is available to residential consumers replacing existing appliances of the same type with new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances or High Efficiency ENERGY STAR appliances. A larger rebate will be granted to consumers who recycle their discarded appliances. ............>>>>............>>>>...........http://www.nyapplianceswapout.com/

aren't they the ones who control the contract for national grid and the likes?????

If a consumer receives an appliance rebate from the New York State government, does said government then have control over
the foods that are refrigerated, cooked, or prepared using the (subsidized) appliances?  No trans-fats, no sugary soda, etc.  

I'm not in favor of these targeted programs that promote behavior or decisions deemed appropriate by those in government.
I would prefer to see payroll taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, etc. cut so that we, the people, can decide how we wish to
spend (or save) our money.

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CAPITAL REGION
Stores set for appliance swap program
BY AMEERAH CETAWAYO Gazette Reporter

    With lists and other labeling, Roy Matthews TV & Appliance Center in Scotia has organized its store to make it easy for customers to take advantage of a new appliance rebate program.
    “We’ve been mentioning it to customers. Many of the customers have been asking about it,” said general manger Shayne Matthews. “We’re optimistic that it will bring in a fair amount of business.”
    Retailers have stocked up in anticipation of New York state’s Great Appliance Swap Out, which begins today and runs until Feb. 21 as part of the federal Cash for Appliances program.
    New York received $16.8 million in federal stimulus funds for the rebate program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The rebates will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.
    The incentives, which range from $50 to $550, push consumers to replace old appliances and recycle them. Larger rebate amounts are offered to those who recycle their old appliance instead of setting it out on the curb.
    Purchased appliances must have the Energy Star label that shows that they are 30 percent more energy-efficient than most models being sold and must be installed at a New York state residential address to be eligible for the rebate, according to Jeffrey Gordon, director of communications for NYSERDA.
    After buying the appliance, an application form with the required documentation must be submitted to reserve a rebate. NYSERDA recommends that consumers check the state program’s Web site, http://www.nyapplianceswapout.com, or call 1-877-NY-SMART before making the purchase to make sure there is still funding available. An application form can also be found on the site. ........................>>>>...........>>>>...............http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r01303&AppName=1

This is the biggest marketing scam ever!!

First...now we the taxpayers have to help pay for people to buy their appliances. Nonsense!

Second....to be eligible for the 'swap out' you HAVE TO purchase the appliances THEY tell you to buy. They are way overpriced!!!! There are appliances that cost less with the same energy efficiency.

If you fall for this government marketing scam, you will end up paying MORE than you should. Even with the 'taxpayer's stimulus money'!!!

everyone take the ring out of your nose and stop letting the government hook their leash in it to pull you around snorting and drooling for the dribbles of crap.......

I want a rebate for taking a dump on my back yard.. it's coming soon i bet.  You know, for recycling it and whatnot.

hahahahahahahahahahahahaahhhaahh
organic composite BRILLIANT!!!!!

just wait until they tax your flatuelence (sp)  

or better yet cap and trade it!!!!!  hahahahahahahaha

What a bunch of crap. I am sure the people will have to pay taxes on the rebate too. Like anything else the government wants to run it is FUBAR

Interesting.  I just visited Marcella's Appliances web site to see how to get my government "scooby snack" if I comply with the
government regulations re: energy efficiency.

http://www.marcellasappliance.com/

As I was on the home page, the flash animation (think that's what it's called) changed to content that indicated that John Marcella and Family
received the Schenectady County Democratic Committee 2009 Business Leader of the Year Award.    There was also content that stated that
they will be in their new location in March.

Looks like the construction of Marcella's new building was partially funded by the Metreplex.

http://www.downtownschenectady.org/downloads/1%2020%2009%20Marcella's%20to%20Build%20on%20Broadway.pdf

I am paticularly entertained by the last statement in the article that "Metroplex will quickly recoup its investment in the
project due to the large volume of sales generated by this top selling appliance store".  I assume that the business already
collects the additional 1/2% sales tax for Metreplex on its sales.  If my math is correct, for Metreplex to recoup the $250K grant,
the business will have to sell an additional $50M in product.  ($50M x 0.5% = $250K).  That is above the volume being
sold today.

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Consumers swapped till they dropped
U.S.-funded appliance rebate program saw huge response

By ERIC ANDERSON BUSINESS EDITOR
First published in print: Tuesday, February 16, 2010

SCOTIA -- At Roy Matthews TV & Appliance Center, salespeople were scrambling Monday to keep up with demand as "New York's Great Appliance Swap Out" ended its first weekend.

The federally funded program, intended to stimulate retail sales while replacing old appliances with ones that are more energy-efficient, runs through Feb. 21. About one-quarter of the money available for rebates had been claimed by Monday afternoon.


Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/AspS.....6/2010#ixzz0fhBMyp9y

It's like little spurts of constipation relief, every time one of these 'clunkers' programs are used......mini enemas if you will.....

The Federal rebate in many cases doesn't even cover sales tax in Schenectady County.  It is a scam.  Just another way to stuff the government coffers.  Another example of controlling people with their own money.

still constipated.......