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REBATES: Energy Star Tax Holiday in Texas (May 24-26)

March 30, 2008

Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday
Memorial Day Weekend
May 24 – 26, 2008

During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products. The 2008 Energy Star sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day).

The products qualifying for the exemption are:

  • air conditioners priced under $6,000 (room and central units)
  • clothes washers (but not clothes dryers*)
  • ceiling fans
  • dehumidifiers
  • dishwashers
  • light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent)
  • programmable thermostats
  • refrigerators priced under $2,000.
    *  Because most dryers use similar amounts of energy, Energy Star does not label clothes dryers.

Qualifying products will display the Energy Star logo, which may appear on the appliance, the packaging or the Energy Guide label. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Earning the Energy Star means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by these two federal agencies.

There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday, and an exemption certificate is not required.  For more information click here.

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Comment by Ron, Arlington, TExas
2008-04-29 13:32:50

Are there any Texas rebates for putting in enery star windows in a private residence?

Ron

 
Comment by Kcz- Plano,TX
2008-05-22 08:38:14

Ron,
Oncor provides incentives to the installer. Pick the right one, and they will pass the savings on to you. See http://www.oncor.com/electricity/teem/consumer/res/index.aspx for details and a list of service providers.

 
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