On the heels of “Cash for Clunkers” comes “Cash for Appliances” – a program funded with $300 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The plan is straightforward – give taxpayers a rebate for upgrading to energy efficient equipment.

Although funded with Federal money each state sets the rules for qualifying equipment, program start and end dates, etc.

Program details and state-specific information are available by calling your state or visiting the US Dept of Energy website.