Alabama's appliance rebate program has closed, but there is a waiting list available for consumers.

The state began offering mail-in rebates toward the purchase of Energy Star-qualified appliances April 19 to coincide with Earth Day on April 22.

As of May 5, all rebate funds for this program have been reserved, however, consumers may join a waiting list in the event additional funds become available.

Eligible appliances and rebate amounts included:

• Room air conditioners - $25
• Freezers - $50
• Dishwashers - $75
• Clothes washers - $100
• Refrigerators - $150

The program was one of 56 State Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Programs, popularly known as Cash for Appliances, that were set up in the United States and six U.S. territories with the help of federal stimulus money.

Alabama received about $4.5 million of the nearly $300 million in stimulus funding available nationwide from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

For more information on the Cash for Appliances program, visit the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Web site or call 334-242-5290.