As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Congress appropriated $300 million nationwide to support state rebate programs for residential ENERGY STAR appliance products (those that represent improvements in efficiency compared to the majority of products in the market). States will receive formula-based funding to establish or supplement established ENERGY STAR appliance rebate programs. The Appliance Rebate Program objectives are: (1) save energy by encouraging appliance replacement through consumer rebates; (2) make rebates available to consumers; (3) enhance existing rebate programs by leveraging ENERGY STAR national partner relationships and local program infrastructure; (4) keep administrative costs low while adhering to monitoring and evaluation requirements; (5) promote state and national tracking and accountability; and (6) use existing ENERGY STAR consumer education and outreach materials. Chapter 2009-36, Laws of Florida, authorizes the Florida Energy and Climate Commission (Commission) to develop and administer a consumer rebate program for residential energy efficient appliances, consistent with 42 U.S.C. s.15821 and any federal agency guidance or regulations issued in furtherance of federal law. The bill authorizes the Commission to adopt rules pursuant to Sections 120.536(1) and 120.54, F.S., designating eligible appliances, rebate amounts, and the administration of the issuance of rebates. The Commission is authorized to enter into contracts or memoranda of agreement with other state agencies, public-private partnerships, or other arrangements such that the most efficient means of administering consumer rebates can be achieved.