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Ames Electric Department - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Iowa
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, LED Lighting
Website:
http://www.cityofames.org/index.aspx?page=999
Incentive Amount:
Refrigerators: $25 - $75
Dishwashers: $25
Washing Machines: $50
Electric Dryers: $50
Dehumidifiers: $25
Power Factor Correction Equipment: 30% of equipment cost
Custom Rebate: $300/KW saved
Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps: Varies by technology
Geothermal Heat Pumps: $300 cooling BTUH/12,000
LED Lamps/Fixtures: 20% of cost
Occupancy Sensors: $5/sensor
LED Exit Signs: $5/sign
Learning Thermostat: $25
Maximum Incentive:
Appliances: 50% of equipment cost per unit
Lighting: rebates above $5,000 must be pre-approved
Power Factor Correction Equipment: $70 per KVAR cap
Administrator:
Ames Electric Department
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Utility:
Ames City of
Last Updated:
05/20/2020

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit25.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Refrigerators/Freezers
max $75.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Refrigerators/Freezers
$/Unit25.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Dishwasher
$/Unit50.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Clothes Washers
$/kW300.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Custom/Others pending approval
$/Unit5.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Lighting Controls/Sensors
$25.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Dehumidifiers
$/Unit25.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Programmable Thermostats

Summary

The Ames Electric Department provides free energy audits and multiple energy efficiency rebates for commercial and industrial customers. The rebate programs available include: The Appliance Rebate Program, The High Efficiency Heat Pump Program, The Power Factor Correction Rebate Program, and the High Efficiency Lighting Program. 

All programs require that the customer submit a completed application form within 30 days of equipment installation.