Oregon, Indiana Offer Pilot Thermostat Rebate Programs

Date: February 2, 2006

Source: News Room

The Product Stewardship Institute, the Thermostat Recycling Corp., Portland General Electric, and the states of Oregon and Indiana are offering a year-long pilot program offering financial incentives to recycle mercury-containing thermostats. The program received a $50,000 grant from the federal EPA. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors will receive a $3 rebate coupon in Indiana or a $4 coupon in Oregon for the purchase of new, non-mercury qualified thermostats.

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