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Cedar Falls Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Iowa
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Refrigerators/Freezers, Water Heaters, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Doors, Other EE, LED Lighting, Tankless Water Heater
Website:
https://www.cfu.net/save-energy/residential-rebates/
Incentive Amount:
Clothes Washers: $100
Clothes Dryers: $50-$100
Water Heater (Tank or Tankless): $300
Heat Pump Water Heater: $400
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $50
Window A/C Recycling: $25
LED Bulbs: Instant in-store rebate
LED Lighting Fixture: 50% of cost
Natural Gas Boiler: up to $400
Natural Gas Furnace with Variable Speed Blower Motor: Up to $200
Central A/C: Up to $350
Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Up to $300/ton of new ground loop plus up to $300/ton of heating capacity installed
Air-Source Heat Pumps: $600
Ductless Mini Split Systems: up to $100/ton cooling
Duct Work Modifications: 30-75% of cost
Programmable Thermostat: $50
Attic and Sealing Insulation: 60% of cost
Sidewall Insulation: 60% of cost
Foundation Insulation: 60% of cost
Duct Insulation: 60% of cost
Rim/Band Joist Insulation: 60% of cost
Air Sealing, Caulking, and Weather-Stripping: 60% of cost
Doors: $25-$75
Maximum Incentive:
LED Lighting Fixture: $8/fixture, limited to 35 fixtures
Duct Work Modifications: $100-$1,000
Programmable Thermostat: 60% of cost
Sidewall Insulation: $1,000
Foundation Insulation: $1,000
Rim/Band Joist Insulation: $480
Air Sealing, Caulking, and Weather-Stripping: $200
Equipment Requirements:
See program website.
Installation Requirements:
Many rebates require pre-approval from CFU; see website
Administrator:
Cedar Falls Utilities Energy Services
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Utility:
Cedar Falls Utilities
Last Updated:
06/17/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit300.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
Tankless Water Heater
$/Unit100.0000
Residential
Clothes Washers
$/Unit50.0000
Residential
Refrigerators/Freezers
% of cost50.0000
Residential
LED Lighting
max 35.0000
Residential
LED Lighting
max $/fixture8.0000
Residential
LED Lighting
max $/Unit400.0000
Residential
Boilers
max $/Unit200.0000
Residential
Furnaces
max $/Unit350.0000
Residential
Air conditioners
$/Unit600.0000
Residential
Heat pumps
min $/ton300.0000
Residential
Geothermal Heat Pumps
% of cost60.0000
Residential
Duct/Air sealing
max $200.0000
Residential
Duct/Air sealing
max $50.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
max % of cost60.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats
% of cost60.0000
Residential
Building Insulation
min $/Unit25.0000
Residential
Doors
max $/Unit75.0000
Residential
Doors

Summary

The Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU) Energy Efficiency Rebate Program provides rebates for energy efficient heating and cooling equipment, thermal envelope improvements and appliance recycling. The amount of the rebate varies by technology and all technology must meet specified energy efficiency requirements listed on the program website. All recycled appliances must be in working condition and be picked up by CFU. All receipts must be mailed to CFU along with a completed application. Contact CFU for more information on this program.