State offering rebates on hybrid vehicles (Illinois)

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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070719hybrids-story,1,4269234.story?coll=chi-news-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true

Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has announced a new $2 million effort to combat rising gas prices across the state by offering $1,000 rebates to consumers who purchase hybrid or other energy-efficient vehicles.

The plan, expected to be formally unveiled on Sunday, calls for the state to partner with banks to generate funds for the program, officials said.

In a written statement, Giannoulias said his "Green Rewards" program would entice residents to buy "fuel-efficient, clean-burning vehicles" while helping them "recoup their investment faster while they save money at the pump."

Giannoulias plans to unveil details of the rebate program during a statewide tour in his personal hybrid vehicle.

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