Rebate Remedy was unable to participate in the “cash for clunkers” program, but there’s a new government program on the way. The Department of Energy’s $300 million “cash for refrigerators” rebate program, meant to spur the purchase of energy-efficient refrigerators and other appliances, will take effect in the coming months.

This program, unlike the “cash for clunkers” program, doesn’t require a trade-in of old appliances. It will only require consumers to purchase a qualifying new Energy Star-rated appliance. The guidelines and criteria for the program, as well as eligible appliances, will be determined by each state. Current information available states the rebates will range from $20 to $200 per appliance. The rebates should be available for consumers by the end of the year or the beginning of 2010.

We’re not sure at this point if Rebate Remedy will be able to process these rebates, as the details of the individual state programs are still being worked out. Stay tuned!