Ames Electric Department - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Last updated: August 07, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Utility
Category:Financial Incentive
State:Iowa
Incentive Type:Rebate Program
Web Site:http://www.cityofames.org/index.aspx?page=999
Administrator:Ames Electric Department
Utilities:Ames City of
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, LED Lighting
Incentive Amount:Refrigerators: $25 - $100 Freezers: $50 Dishwashers: $50 Washing Machines: $100 Electric Dryers: $50 Dehumidifiers: $25 Power Factor Correction Equipment: 50% of equipment cost Custom Rebate: $500/KW saved Air conditioner: varies by size and technology Lighting: $1 - $25/unit LED Lighting: 30% of cost Occupancy Sensors: $5/sensor LED Exit Signs: $5/sign PV: $300/kW
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 PV: Rebates in excess of $5,000 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Incentives

Technologies:Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 25.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of $100.00
Technologies:Dishwasher
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is 50.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Clothes Washers
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Custom/Others pending approval
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is 500.00 $/kW
Technologies:Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is 5.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Lighting, LED Lighting
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 1.00 $/fixture, The incentive has a maximum of $25.00
Technologies:Dehumidifiers
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is $25.00

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. In addition to specific rebates, AED also offers a custom rebate program of $500 for every kW of load reduced. Visit the program website to access application forms and additional program information.

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