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Sears Helps Pennsylvania Residents Access Up to $500 in Rebates on ENERGY STAR(R)-Qualified Home Heating Equipment
Sears Also Enhances Sears.com/energystar Web Site
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears Home
Services(TM) is helping Pennsylvania residents access the $11,944,000 in
rebates available for ENERGY STARŪ-qualified home heating and systems
beginning April 21 as part of the "Cash for Appliances" rebate program. As
the 2010 ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year, Sears has revamped its Web
site, Sears.com/energystar to include even more tools to help Americans
learn about ENERGY STAR, search for rebates and credits, find the right
appliance and dispose of the old one properly, and take small steps to make
a big difference. In an effort to help Pennsylvania residents better manage
the rebate process, the Sears site also includes an interactive map, energy
savings rebate calculator and information about ENERGY STAR products that
qualify for the state rebates so customers can quickly and easily identify
their favorite brands and models that are available for in-store purchase.
"At Sears, we're always looking for ways to make it easier and more
affordable for Americans to swap out their old, inefficient appliances for
new, ENERGY STAR-qualified models," said Stuart Reed, senior vice president
and president of Sears Home Services. "This rebate money will go quickly,
so we encourage our customers in Pennsylvania to take advantage of the
stimulus plan as early as possible to ensure access to the state funds."
Under the U.S. Department of Energy-approved appliance rebate plan for
Pennsylvania, residents purchasing ENERGY STAR-qualified home heating
systems, including non-electric water heaters, furnaces and boilers,
qualify for rebates from $100 to $500 (1). In order to qualify for the
below rebates, residents are required to replace an existing,
less-efficient heating system with a high-efficiency model.
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-- $100-$200 for water heaters
-- $200-$300 for furnaces
-- $250-$500 for boilers
For Pennsylvania homeowners interested in purchasing energy-efficient,
ENERGY STAR-qualified home heating systems, Sears Home Services will assist
shoppers from start to finish. They can:
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-- Provide information about which systems qualify for state rebates online
at Sears.com/energystar
-- Direct consumers to 1-800-766-6298 to arrange an in-home appointment
The Sears project consultant who performs the home visit will provide
details at that time on eligible ENERGY STAR-qualified HVAC systems and
applicable rebates. The project consultant will also supply the required
forms and certificates so the Pennsylvania homeowner can apply for the
appropriate rebates. After installation of the new, ENERGY STAR-qualified
system is complete, Sears Home Services will dispose of the old,
inefficient HVAC unit according to the appropriate Pennsylvania State laws.
For full rebate updates and details, and to learn more, please visit
Sears.com/energystar or call 1-800-766-6298.
About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings
Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing
merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of
home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more
than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and
Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200
specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of
merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty
catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands
including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most
trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck is the 2010 ENERGY
STAR? Retail Partner of the Year. The company is the nation's largest
provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made
annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck Web site at
http://www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation Web site at
http://www.searsholdings.com.
(1) Program details subject to change. For the most up-to-date
information visit http://www.Sears.com/EnergyStar.
SOURCE Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Web site: http://www.sears.com
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CONTACT: Larry Costello, Sears Holdings Public Relations,
+1-847-286-9036, or +1-847-346-4514, Larry.Costello@searshc.com;
or Jody Sunna of Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, +1-212-367-6831, or
+1-646-409-3782, Jody.Sunna@eurorscg.com, for Sears, Roebuck and
Co.