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Frequently Asked Questions regarding
CEE qualifying product lists
CEE does not administer rebate programs. Consumers who have questions regarding rebates should contact their local utility or efficiency program.
Rebates · Qualifying product lists ·
Efficiency specifications
REBATES
If I see my model on a CEE list, does that mean I qualify for a rebate?
Not necessarily. Each rebate program is different. The program determines what models will qualify for its rebates, sometimes basing qualification on CEE efficiency specifications (i.e., CEE tiers). For example, some utilities may only offer rebates for CEE Tier 2 or 3, while some utilities offer rebates for all tiers but at different rebate values.
How can I find out about rebates in my area?
Typically, rebate programs are run by your local utility. If you are unsure who your electricity or gas provider is, we recommend you look at your most recent energy bill. Visit your utility's Web site or give the company a call to find out what rebates are being offered in your area. The ENERGY STAR Web site features a rebate finder, which allows you to search for rebate programs in your area. For information about the Recovery Act State Appliance Rebate Programs, please visit http://www.energysavers.gov.
I applied for a rebate and I haven't heard back, or my rebate has been rejected. Can CEE intervene?
CEE does not administer rebate programs, and we do not mitigate between program administrators and their customers. The only people who can answer rebate questions are the folks working at your local rebate program.
Why is the CEE qualifying products list featured on my utility's Web site?
CEE is a nonprofit organization with membership
across North America. Many CEE members are utilities that offer rebate programs. CEE works with its members, the ENERGY STAR program and others to develop efficiency specifications that utilities may choose to adopt in their incentive programs. Use of these specifications and participation in the incentive program is voluntary.
Qualifying product lists are one service that CEE provides to its members. Some efficiency programs link to these lists on their Web sites to provide their customers with the most recent listing of efficient products. However, CEE is not responsible for the administration of any rebate programs.
CEE QUALIFYING PRODUCT LISTS
How do products qualify for the list?
To qualify for the CEE product lists, models must meet the efficiency specifications developed by CEE. The efficiency specifications for each product type are listed on that product's page. Manufacturers are responsible for submitting information about their products to CEE in order for their models to appear on the list. For more information on specifications, see the Efficiency Specifications section below.
How often does CEE update its product lists?
CEE updates the residential appliance lists on or around the 15th of every month, and the television list on or around the 1st and 15th of every month. In order to guarantee that a model appears on the CEE list, manufacturers should submit data to CEE at least 3 business days before the next update. Late submissions are added to the next month's list.
What if the model that I'm looking for is not listed, but I think it should be?
If your model is not listed on the CEE list, but you believe it should be, first make sure you are viewing the most recent version of the list (the date should be no more than one month old). If it is an old list, refresh your Web browser, clear your temporary internet files, and delete your browsing history. Surprisingly, this is often the solution!
If it is still missing, reference the ENERGY STAR Web site (for refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, or televisions) and see if the model is listed there. If it is, note the efficiency levels and check to see if the model meets the CEE efficiency specifications (sometimes they are different from those of ENERGY STAR). ENERGY STAR and CEE lists are maintained separately and have different processes for adding qualifying products to their lists.
Based on the efficiency criteria, if you still feel that the model should be on the CEE list, it is likely that the manufacturer has not submitted data for that model to CEE, or that CEE has not yet processed this data. Please contact Alison Nihart at 617-337-9272 to confirm the status of your model.
CEE EFFICIENCY SPECIFICATIONS
CEE specifications are available on the CEE Web site on each product category page. Products must meet all efficiency requirements for a CEE tier in order to be listed for that tier. If the product only meets one of the requirements for a higher tier, and only meets a lower tier for the second requirement, the product qualifies for the lower tier. Click below to go to the corresponding page for each product category:
How often are CEE specifications revised?
CEE specifications are not revised on a specific or consistent timeline. Rather, CEE evaluates its specifications within its program committees when changes in technology, product market availability, and other factors occur. For more information on how the CEE process works, please explore our Web site.
How is CEE different from ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR, a program run by the federal government, establishes efficiency criteria for many appliances, products and equipment. CEE is a nonprofit organization helping utilities run efficiency programs that provide rebates and education about energy efficiency. CEE and ENERGY STAR do work together and in many cases their specifications are the same. That is not always the case, however.
For example, the current CEE dishwasher and clothes washer specifications differ from those of ENERGY STAR. Therefore it is possible to have an ENERGY STAR-qualified clothes washer or dishwasher that does not meet CEE criteria.
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