Energy Conservation and Rebates

Farmers Electric strives to be proactive about the power we use in our service territory. We know that an increasing demand for energy, worldwide, is coinciding with a decrease in fossil fuel supplies and a concern about the effects fossil fuels have on the environment and our way of life.

Virtually all the power we buy now is generated from fossil fuel: coal. As the wholesale price of this power increases, so do electricity rates. As part of an effort to help with your "bottom line” – and do our part in affecting change at a more global level – we have restructured our energy conservation rebates, and are investigating ways to incorporate renewable energy in to our power portfolio.

We encourage you to take advantage of the rebate offers outlined below. If you have specific questions about these offers, contact the Cooperative.

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REBATES AND CONSERVATION GRANTS -- Printable version

REBATES

Rebate Application Form

ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS - $ 250 per unit

• Marathon brand Water Heater or comparable unit with .94 Energy Factor rating
• 30 gallon minimum capacity
• Used for domestic/residential water heating only
• The Cooperative will stock Marathon units for purchase

Marathon Water Heaters
Iowa Energy Center Home Series - Water Heating (2.5 MB PDF)
 

ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS - $ 400 per unit

• Geothermal systems with hot water option will qualify for this rebate, in addition to other rebates

EERE Consumer's Guide: Heat Pump Water Heaters
 

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS - 15 SEER = $ 100 / 16 SEER & greater = $ 200 per unit
 

AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS - 15 SEER = $ 50 / 16 SEER = $100

• Members may receive an additional $ 100 per SEER over 16

• This system must be the structure's primary heating source

Energy Right® Residential Energy Bookshelf: Air Source Heat Pumps
 

GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS - $ 350 per ton – maximum of 5 ton

• Non-residential unit rebates are subject to Board approval

• This system must be the structure’s primary heating source
  
  Alliant Energy® Geothermal
   

INDOOR LIGHTING - $ 2 per compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)

• Rebate is limited to ten bulbs per year per member with five bulb minimum per rebate

Touchstone Energy®: Light Bulb Energy Saver

SOLAR & WIND SYSTEMS - $ 1,000 per peak kW

• $ 5,000 maximum rebate per member site

• Rebate is in addition to Federal and State incentives

• Subject to prior approval of metering and installation agreements

• Contact the Cooperative for more information about this exciting new opportunity to generate electricity and income!
   

CONSERVATION GRANTS – $ 200 per grant*

Conservation Grant Application Form

Members may apply for a one-time per year grant for the implementation of permanently installed energy conservation measures. This will be on a 50% cost-share basis, up to $200. Grants might include but are not limited the following:

*A maximum of $ 2000 will be awarded per year in this program category

CONDITIONS

• All units must be new and permanently installed on member premises to qualify for rebates

• Members are responsible for contractor scheduling and associated installation costs
• Members may be responsible for costs associated with upgrades to Cooperative systems due to increased capacity requirements
• Warranties, liabilities, and insurance shall be the responsibility of the member
• Rebate and grant applications are subject to Board approval
• Additional Cooperative rate incentives may apply but are not listed here