Mimicking the bureaucratic obstruction to rapid distribution of stimulus appropriations for construction projects, home appliance makers are facing difficulties posed by delays in availability of funds to pay the $300 million set aside in the stimulus legislation for rebates on purchases of hew, energy efficient home appliances. Jill Notini of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers wants the money to be available during spring and summer this year, then home renovations and repairs peak for the year.
The federal Department of Energy says it is working on making the cash available to states, but can't say how long it will take for state bureaucracies to distribute the money to the consumers who will be purchasing these appliances.
The federal Department of Energy says it is working on making the cash available to states, but can't say how long it will take for state bureaucracies to distribute the money to the consumers who will be purchasing these appliances.
