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California State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

California State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. APPLIANCE RECYCLING MEETING February 25, 2010. Lorraine White, Program Manager California Energy Commission. California State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. APPLIANCE RECYCLING MEETING February 25, 2010.

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California State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

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  1. California State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program APPLIANCE RECYCLING MEETING February 25, 2010 Lorraine White, Program Manager California Energy Commission

  2. California State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program APPLIANCE RECYCLING MEETING February 25, 2010 Lorraine White, Program Manager California Energy Commission

  3. Agenda • California Cash for Appliances Program Overview • Structure, Rebates, Schedule, and Marketing • Appliance Recycling • Program Requirements and Goals • Recycling Documentation and Validation • Recovery Process Overview • Facilitated Discussion and Program Refinement • Implementation Process • Cost and Capacity Issues • Process – How exactly will recovery work? Who Does What? • Education of Recovery Stakeholders on their Role • Consumer Education • Potential Partnership and Coordination Opportunities for success

  4. SEEARP Background • Created as part of the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 • Energy efficient appliance rebates to residential consumers to replace inefficient appliances • Supplement, but not supplant, other offers • States to define appliances to be rebated and rebate amounts • Funded by ARRA of 2009 • Formula-based allocation • $300 million nationally; $35.2 million for the California • Administered by DOE and Implemented by Energy Commission

  5. Overarching Goals for ARRA Program Priorities • Stimulate the economy • Create and retain jobs • Reduce energy use • Expend money efficiently • Program are accountable, efficiency, and transparent • Public and private funding is leveraged • Achieve lasting and measurable energy benefits • Meet California’s energy policy goals

  6. Overview of the California cash for appliances program

  7. Objectives • Save energy by encouraging appliance replacement through consumer rebates. • Make rebates available to residential consumers for energy efficient appliances. • Leverage SEEARP funds with existing rebate programs and partnerships. • Keep administrative costs low while adhering to federal monitoring and evaluation requirements. • Promote state and national rebate tracking and accountability.

  8. SEEARP Requirements • Must be made available to all residential consumers in state; rebates cannot be given to owners of commercial properties • 10 categories of appliances to chose from • Must provide 50 percent of administrative costs • Regular reporting and documentation • Must verify old appliances are “replaced” • FUNDS CAN NOT BE USED FOR COST OF RECYCLING

  9. SEEARP Requirements (cont) • States must define comprehensive program plan and submit for approval by October 15, 2009 • Program plan approved December 1, 2009 • California’s SEEARP Guidelines approved December 16, 2009 • Exhaust all funds for rebates and rebate program activities by February 17, 2012 • Regular reporting and documentation

  10. California Program Structure • Defined and overseen by the California Energy Commission • Partners to make the program a success • We need your help to ensure the recycling goals are met. • Contract for rebate processing services

  11. Eligible Consumers • Must be a California resident • Must make purchase during specified period from a California retailer: APRIL 22 – MAY 23, 2010 • Must purchase a qualifying new appliance model to replace the same type • Must recycle the replaced appliance • Must submit a completed rebate application and supporting documentation within 30 days of purchase

  12. Eligible Appliances • Chosen appliance categories: • Clothes Washers • Refrigerators • Room Air Conditions • Benefits of recycling and early retirement • Energy Demand Reduction • Emission Reductions • Reduced Water Demand

  13. Recycling Appliances • EPAct 2005 requires that the rebated appliance REPLACES the same type • California Appliance Recycling Program - law requires appliances be properly handled • Extensive list of certified recyclers throughout California • http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Mercury/upload/Approved-CAR-List-2.pdf

  14. Other Program Rules • Funds are limited – rebates given on FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. • Rebates limited to one appliance of each category per valid California residential address. • Purchase must be made at a California retailer • Appliance must be installed. • Purchases outside offer period will be disqualified. • Purchaser must allow access to possible inspection.

  15. Rebate Claims • Proof of Purchase and Recycling • Completed rebate application • Completed proof of recycling form • Copy of original receipt or an original rebate receipt • Purchaser’s utility bill • UPC label or its equivalent of new appliance

  16. Rebate Process • “BUY, RECYCLE, SAVE” • Submit proof of purchase and recycling to rebate processing firm • Rebate processing firm will accept, record, track and verify claims • Valid claims will be paid by State Controller’s Office • Consumer services to assist in tracking claims, knowing availability of funds, and obtaining answers/information

  17. For More Information • Energy Commission’s Website: • www.energy.ca.gov/recovery/energystar.html • Dedicated Website to launch soon • Sign up for List Service to receive timely announcements • Appliance Recycling: • www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Mercury/Certified_Appliance_Recycler.cfm • http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WPIE/Appliances/ • Federal Energy Website: • www.energy.gov/recovery • Program Guidelines • http://www.energy.ca.gov/2009publications/CEC-400-2009-025/CEC-400-2009-025-CMD.PDF

  18. Questions and AnswersDiscussion

  19. 1. Is there sufficient recycling capability and capacity among large appliance recyclers to handle as many as 400,000 appliances in a six week period? If not, how do we solve that issue?

  20. 2. Are the current appliance recovery programs and management methods sufficient to ensure appliances are properly managed? If not, what needs to be done differently?

  21. 3. How can we prevent illegal dumping that may occur as a result of this program and ensure environmental and health impacts are addressed in a timely manner?

  22. 4. How can we get sustainable funding for existing recycling programs to pay for recycling appliances without imposing end of life costs which lead to illegal dumping? What options exist to cover costs? How can these options be taken advantage of within the time frame of the program and beyond?

  23. 5. What information needs to be communicated to recyclers to help educate consumers about the requirements to recycle 100 percent of appliances in order to get the rebate?

  24. Contact Information • Lorraine White • Program Manager, California Cash for Appliances • lwhite@energy.state.ca.us • 916 654-4075 • Amy Morgan • Media Officer, California Cash for Appliances • amorgan@energy.state.ca.us • 916 654-5031

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