People living in rural areas would get more to account for higher shipping costs, he said.
Under the plan, which is awaiting approval by the U.S. Department of Energy, qualified individuals in rural areas could get rebates of $500 on refrigerators and freezers and $300 for washers and dryers. Those in urban areas would get $300 for refrigerators and freezers and $150 for washers and dryers.
Energy Star appliances qualify for the rebate, and participants will be encouraged to destroy their old machines, Butcher said.
AHFC is hoping to get DOE approval in time to begin offering the rebate in December, Butcher said.
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