Great Lakes states have roughly $44.8 million left to hand out in energy-saving appliance rebates.

The region received $80 million in recovery funds to spur economic growth and encourage the use of energy-efficient refrigerators, washers and dryers and heating and cooling systems.

Cash for appliances programs in Illinois and Pennsylvania start later this month; Minnesota is already out of funds.

Focus on Energy representative Bobbi Fey expects Wisconsin funds to last through the end of April.

Click here for the original Great Lakes Echo story.

Follow these links for details on cash for clunker appliances programs:
— Michigan: Appliances, Heating and Cooling
— New York
— Illinois
— Ohio
— Pennsylvania
— Indiana
— Minnesota
— Wisconsin