COLUMBIA (AP) -- Shoppers in South Carolina are quickly snapping up rebates for energy efficient appliances.
More than half of the $3.9 million set aside for rebates on Energy Star certified appliances were claimed by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the first day the incentives were offered as part of the federal stimulus and recovery law.
At that time, the South Carolina Energy Office said on its Web site about $1.7 million remained for the rebates of $50 to $100 on clothes washers, refrigerators and dishwashers.
About $312,000 of the rebates up to $500 for water heaters and central air conditioning units remained.
The rebates will be applied at store checkouts for smaller appliances. Companies installing whole-house equipment like water heaters and heating systems will reserve rebates online and give customers mail-in forms.
To track how much money is left in the program, click here.
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