Ames Electric Department – Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Program Overview

Implementing Sector Utility
Category Financial Incentive
State Iowa
Incentive Type Rebate Program
Web Site Ames Electric Department - Commercial Programs
Administrator Ames Electric Department
Utilities Ames City of
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Eligible Efficiency Technologies Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, LED Lighting
Eligible Electric Vehicle Technologies Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial
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
  • EV Chargers: $2,500/port
Maximum Incentive
  • Appliances: 50% of equipment cost per unit
  • Power Factor Correction Equipment: $70 per KVAR cap
  • Custom Rebate: incentives exceeding $5,000 to be evaluated on case-by-case basis
  • EV Charger Rebate: 50% of installation cost

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 Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, The Efficient Air Conditioner Rebate Program, The Power Factor Correction Rebate Program, the Commercial Custom Rebate Program, and the EV Charger Rebate Program. 

All programs require that the customer submit a completed application form within 60 days of equipment installation. Rebates can be submitted online via rebate portals, or customers can request to submit a paper form via mail. Contact the utility for more information.

Contact

Ames Electric Department

 

Address:
515 Clark Ave
Ames, IA 50010
Phone:
(515) 239-5177