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Nebraskans have used up the $1.7 million available for rebates on energy-efficient appliances.  The Nebraska Energy Office reported Monday that the money ran out early Saturday, about four days after the program began.  Similar programs in other states have lasted for months, in others just a matter of days. Iowa's money was used up in hours.

The rebates of $100 to $250 are mainly paid for with federal stimulus dollars meant to jolt the economy.

Read more about the appliance rebates from the Omaha World-Herald.