IowaRebate Program
Ames Electric Department - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
You getEfficient Appliance Rebate Application Washing machine: $50 Electric dryer: $50 Dehumidifier: $25 Dishwasher: $25 Induction range or cooktop: $50 Refrigerator, or freezer 17.5 cubic ft. or smaller: $25 Refrigerator, or freezer 17.6 cubic ft. or larger: $75 HVAC Heat Pump Water Heater: $400 Air Source Heat Pump: $500 - $1,000 Geothermal Heat Pump: $200 - $500/ton Whole-House Air Conditioner: $200 - $400 Smart Thermostat: $25 Others Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers: Up to $500 Electric Lawn Mower: $50 Photovoltaic solar panels: $500 per kW Energy-Efficiency New Residential Construction: $3,000 Energy Audit: FREE
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Quick facts
- Incentive type
- Rebate Program
- Amount
- Efficient Appliance Rebate Application Washing machine: $50 Electric dryer: $50 Dehumidifier: $25 Dishwasher: $25 Induction range or cooktop: $50 Refrigerator, or freezer 17.5 cubic ft. or smaller: $25 Refrigerator, or freezer 17.6 cubic ft. or larger: $75 HVAC Heat Pump Water Heater: $400 Air Source Heat Pump: $500 - $1,000 Geothermal Heat Pump: $200 - $500/ton Whole-House Air Conditioner: $200 - $400 Smart Thermostat: $25 Others Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers: Up to $500 Electric Lawn Mower: $50 Photovoltaic solar panels: $500 per kW Energy-Efficiency New Residential Construction: $3,000 Energy Audit: FREE
- Administrator
- Ames Electric Department
- Applies to
- Utility, Residential
- Technologies
- Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Photovoltaics, Clothes Washers, Electric Clothes Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment, Induction Cooking Appliance, Programmable Thermostats
Dates
- Source last updated
- November 4, 2025
About this incentive
The City of Ames Electric Services offers a variety of services and rebates for residential customers interested in purchasing energy efficient appliances or making energy efficiency improvements to eligible homes. They also offer the Net Zero Ready Home Rebate program for new homes that meet certain Energy Star standards described on the program web site. To assess the energy needs of customers, the City of Ames Electric Services offers free energy audits to any interested residential customers. Audits are performed by certified energy experts who assess the energy efficiency level of the home and will supply the customer with certain free energy saving measures such as equipment insulation. Rebates are available on the purchase of Energy Star appliances. Ames also offers rebates for the purchase of energy efficient central air conditioners and heat pumps. All equipment must meet certain energy efficiency requirements listed on the program web site. By accepting any of the air conditioner rebates customers agree to allow City of Ames Electric Services to install a load control switch on central air conditioners.
Data updated . Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.