The State of Illinois is pleased to announce the Illniois ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. This program provides incentives for Illinois consumers to replace older appliances with specific residential ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, water heaters, and HVAC equipment. The new appliance must be purchased in Illinois through participating retail stores or contractors. Consumers looking for more information on this program please call 877-782-7005 or go tohttp://helpgreenillinois.org