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Thursday, April 19, 2012  Starting today through Wednesday is Missouri’s fourth Show-Me Green Sales Tax holiday.

Friday, April 22, 2011  People who purchase new Energy Star qualified appliances in Missouri during the holiday will save 4.225% because they are not paying any state sales tax.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Triple digit heat in the heart of Missouri Tuesday had air conditioners running wide open and the people who pay for comfort thinking efficiency. That put the spotlight on a new Ameren U/E program that provides low-income households with new appliances.

Friday, May 28, 2010  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is offering a bigger rebate to exchange appliances for new ones that use less energy.

Monday, April 19, 2010  This week is Missouri's second annual tax-free shopping period for energy-efficient appliances.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is preparing to hand out federal rebates to people who buy energy-efficient appliances and recycle their old ones.