| State-funded programs are encouraging West Virginians to buy energy efficient appliances.
The state's Energy Star sales tax holiday begins Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
The break from the 6 percent sales tax applies to all noncommercial purchases of Energy Star products worth up to $5,000.
A rebate program sponsored by the state Department of Environmental Programs began in June and will continue until money is exhausted.
That program provides rebates to state residents who buy energy-efficient appliances such as refrigerators, clothes washers and dishwashers through participating retailers.
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