tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045150784174595431.post1680272536088707046..comments2023-06-03T09:22:08.112-07:00Comments on Extra Big Scoop: Connecticut Uses Federal Stimulus Money for Appliance RebatesJackie Majerushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116864880459727160noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9045150784174595431.post-10801712303095607752010-01-30T08:27:13.382-08:002010-01-30T08:27:13.382-08:00This is a good deal for consumers but the truth is...This is a good deal for consumers but the truth is that these rebate programs generally increase emery usage. People trade in their old appliance for a newer one but they but new ones that use more power. For example they trade in a refrigerator for one that has a larger capacity and water and ice dispensers built into the door, or they buy one with more cubic feet of space. <br /><br />Buy a new appliance if you need one but don’t fall for the baloney that you are reducing energy consumption or saving the environment.Sergeant Schultznoreply@blogger.com