RICHMOND (AP) -- Virginia is holding its third annual tax holiday on energy-efficient products.
From Friday through Monday, residential consumers can save money by buying sales-tax exempt heat pumps, dishwashers, washing machines, insulation, toilets and other products priced at $2,500 or less that are certified as being energy efficient with the Energy Star and WaterSense designations.
On top of that, the state also has a first-come, first-serve rebate program to encourage residential and commercial customers to buy energy-saving products. The Virginia Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate program will use $15 million of federal stimulus funds to give back 20 percent of qualifying purchases, up to $2,000 for homeowners and up to $4,000 for commercial buyers.
During this weekend, Lowe's also has 10% off all ENERGY STAR® and WaterSense appliances.
North Carolina's Energy Star weekend begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 6 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 9.
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