See Some Green By Buying Blue

This weekend is Virginia’s annual Sales Tax Holiday on ENERGY STAR® and Water Sense Qualified products. When you purchase ENERGY STAR products, you won’t pay state or local tax.

Even if your household appliances seem to be running fine, upgrading to a more efficient unit could mean means greater savings. Knowing that large appliances make up 13% of your household usage, any appliances that can be upgraded to more efficient models helps you save on that portion of your electric bill.

This is a great time to get a new:

• Ceiling fan
• CFL bulbs
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator (if you buy a new fridge, don’t put the old one out in the garage of basement. Dispose of it properly)
• Washing machine
• Programmable thermostat
• Air conditioner

Also available this year is a Virginia Appliance Rebate program. While you’re taking advantage of the no sales tax holiday weekend, why not apply for rebate money for additional savings? It is an easy-to-use online application and a way for you to save a little more green.

Make sure to look for Appliance Rebate money and sales tax holiday information in your state.