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State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriated funds to each state for the establishment and administration of a State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. The amount available to Tennessee residents is $5.9 million. This is a first‐come‐first‐serve rebate program. Tennessee residents who replace an existing room air conditioner, central air conditioner, air source heat pump, or gas furnace with a new ENERGY STAR® qualified model purchased on or after April 22, 2010 are eligible to apply for the rebate. Approved applicants will receive a MasterCard® Prepaid Card via mail in approximately 6‐8 weeks.

SEEARP Requirements

• Rebates will be paid on a first come, first serve basis, based on the postmark date associated with a completed, signed application with all the required documentation. When the incentive funds are exhausted, no further rebates will be paid.
• Application may be downloaded online at erebates.org/teearp or by calling 1‐877‐741‐4304.
• The program is available to all Tennessee residents who are homeowners or renters. Rebate checks can only be mailed to a Tennessee address or post office box.
• Residents may apply for one rebate per household.
• The rebate applies to ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners, central air conditioners, air source heat pumps or gas furnaces that replace existing appliances and are installed within the State of Tennessee.
• Appliances must be purchased from April 22, 2010 through February 17, 2012, subject to the availability of funds. Purchases made prior to the official program start date are ineligible.

How to Apply

1. Visit www.e‐rebates.org/teearp to apply, or call 1‐877‐741‐ 4304 to request an application through the mail.
2. Identify the qualifying appliance at the top of the page and click “Proceed” to begin the application.
3. Complete the application, sign and date it.
4. Mail the completed application with a receipt that shows the date of purchase, cost, and equipment make and model, along with a copy of a recent electric utility bill.

More Information

STEMC has learned that the www.e-rebates.org website has an issue. Applicants are asked to select their utility provider from a list, and STEMC is not listed. We have made contact with TVA and are going to see that this is resolved quickly.