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For Immediate Release
May 14, 2012
Texans Can Save Sales Tax on Energy Efficient Appliances
(AUSTIN) — The opportunity for Texans to save money on energy efficient appliances is fast approaching. The state’s annual ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is from Saturday May 26 through Monday May 28, 2012.
“As Texans focus on their household budgets, they can save twice on energy efficient appliances purchased during Memorial Day weekend,” Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said. “Shoppers do not have to pay sales tax on the appliances, and those energy efficient products will also help them save on their utility bills.”
The sales tax break applies to ENERGY STAR® qualified air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less; refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less; ceiling fans; fluorescent light bulbs; clothes washers; dishwashers; dehumidifiers; and programmable thermostats.
Estimated annual energy and water savings for eligible products are as follows.
| Appliance Type | Energy Savings | Water Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Central Air Conditioners | 14% | |
| Room/Window Air Conditioners | 10% | |
| Refrigerators | 20% | |
| Ceiling Fans | 50% | |
| Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs | 75% | |
| Clothes Washers | 30% | 50% |
| Dish Washers | 10% | 12% |
| Dehumidifiers | 15% |
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The federal government does not apply ENERGY STAR® certification to clothes dryers. There is more information on the sales tax holiday at http://www.texaspowerfulsmart.org/incentives/taxfree.php
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