FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2011
The Guam Energy Office would like announce that Friday July 1 will be the last day to submit an application for the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program.
“The Appliance Rebate program has been exceedingly successful ” says Lorilee Crisostomo, Director at the Guam Energy Office. “It is great to see that so many of our island residents have taken advantage of this program and have changed out their old inefficient appliances with new Energy Star rated appliances. We hope that this program has created awareness on the island of the benefits of choosing more efficient technology for our homes”.
Since the launch on December 06, 2010, the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) has been offering Guam residents rebate vouchers to aid in their purchase of an Energy Star appliance. They will continue to accept applications until Friday, June 1, 2011.
Contact:
Charlyne Guerrero, Media & Outreach
charlyne.guerrero@epa.guam.gov
646-4361
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2011
The Guam Energy Office is happy to announce the addition of four new appliance retailers to the list of participating retailers under the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. Appliance Galleria, Cooltech, Daikin and MJM International Corp., have joined the program by offering Guam residents additional options to make use of their $500 Split Air Conditioner rebate vouchers.
“From the onset of the program on December 6, 2010, any appliance retailer on the island was offered the opportunity to become a participating retailer” says Lorilee Crisostomo, Director at the Guam Energ Office. “With the success and popularity of the program, retailers were having trouble keeping up with the demand. Now, residents are given more options and retailers will be better able to handle the increased demand.”
Residents are advised to obtain a rebate voucher from the Guam Energy Office and bring it to a participating retailer to make their purchase. The participating retailers are AFM Wholesale, Johnstone Supply, JWS Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Navy Exchange Home Gallery, and TownHouse Furniture & Appliance in addition to the newly joined Appliance Galleria, Cooltech, Daikin and MJM International.
Since the launch on December 06, 2010, the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) has been offering Guam residents rebate vouchers to aid in their purchase of an Energy Star appliance for the replacement of old inefficient appliances. Effective June 16, 2011, the processing hours for appliance rebate program will be Monday – Friday from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Contact:
Charlyne Guerrero, Media & Outreach
charlyne.guerrero@epa.guam.gov
646-4361
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(Tamuning, Guam) The Guam Energy Office (GEO) launched the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) today, Monday, December 06, 2010. A press conference was held at 10:00 a.m. this morning at Adelup to announce program details on how residents can save money using ENERGY STAR appliances.
GEPA/GEO Administrator, Elisabeth Cruz encourages residents to take part in the program. “The consumer will greatly benefit from this program; from the savings when they purchase an appliance, to reducing their power bill. We encourage everyone to participate.” stated Cruz.
SEEARP is a replacement program designed to help residents purchase ENERGY STAR qualified appliances to replace their old refrigerator, freezer, clothes washer, or air conditioner. “Newer technologies in these types of appliances are making them more energy efficient. The program also accounts for the old units, ensuring proper disposal to protect the environment.” said Steve Muna, Project Manager.
Participating retailers have partnered with GEO to provide a source of ENERGY STAR appliances for those qualified applicants. Any interested retailers are urged to contact the Guam Energy Office to participate in the program.
Persons interested must submit an application to GEO to be considered for the rebate program. Only qualified applicants can be eligible. For more information call Steve Muna, Project Manager, Dave Meno, or Rick San Nicolas, at the Guam Energy Office at 646-4361.
Participating Retailers:
- AFM Wholesale: (671) 734-7789
- Appliance Galleria: (671) 646-7800
- Johnstone Supply: (671) 649-0581
- JWS Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: (671) 646-7662
- Navy Exchange Home Gallery: (671) 564-3205/6
- TownHouse Furniture & Appliance: (671) 477-2154
For additional information please contact Steven Muña at 646-4361.
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