Franks backs rebate program

Among those heartily in favor of the state's appliance rebate program – which I wrote about Sunday that begins on Friday – is state Rep. Jack Franks.

I tried to get with Franks for the story, but our paths did not connect. However, his office sent out a release today that I thought was worthy of inclusion here. In it, Franks ties the rebate program to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, which is April 22.

The appliance rebate program is scheduled to run Friday through April 25, offering immediate 15 percent rebates on energy-efficient appliances including clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners.

“Yearly energy savings from replacing old appliances with Energy Star appliances can be considerable. In these difficult economic times, every dollar counts. Citizens are constantly having to re-evaluate their spending, and this is an easy way to save on necessary expenses in the long-term.”
 
Again, for anyone looking for information on the program, participating retailers, or qualifying appliances, visit www.illinoisenergy.org/appliances.

– Chris Freeman