The state of Illinois is encouraging people to go out and buy new energy-efficient appliances.
Consumers can get a 15 percent rebate worth up to $400 on appliances including dishwashers and refrigerators. Illinois has $6.2 million in federal stimulus money for the rebates. The program will last until the money runs out.
Gov. Pat Quinn talked about the program Friday at a Best Buy store in Chicago and urged consumers to take advantage of it. He warned the money will go fast so people should shop sooner rather than later.
State officials say the program can help reinvigorate the economy through consumer spending.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
Consumers can get a 15 percent rebate worth up to $400 on appliances including dishwashers and refrigerators. Illinois has $6.2 million in federal stimulus money for the rebates. The program will last until the money runs out.
Gov. Pat Quinn talked about the program Friday at a Best Buy store in Chicago and urged consumers to take advantage of it. He warned the money will go fast so people should shop sooner rather than later.
State officials say the program can help reinvigorate the economy through consumer spending.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
