. >>> do you have a bendix washing machine? how about a westinghouse range? or a tap and gas oven? kim just asked can we trade in our eight-tracks. >> reporter: not for this time around. they're talking about cash for appliances right now. that might come later, jamie. i'm here at the best buy in timonium. they've opened the doors, look at this, i've been walking around. i might be in the market for something new. we have washers and dryers, everything out here. we're talking about the appliance rebate program. it's modeled after the cash for clunkers program. this program is designed to stimulate the economy while encouraging consumers to save energy with more efficient appliances. the cash for appliances program kicks off today in conjunction with earth day. is this a government federal cash for appliances economic incentive program. right now i have ruth joining me live here, she's from bge. can you tell me, how do you know if your appliance's qualify? if someone wants to get something, how do they know if bge will participate with this program? >> first of all, you can get a re