Cedar Falls Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

January 22, 2024

Summary

The Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU) Energy Efficiency Rebate Program provides rebates for energy efficient heating and cooling equipment, thermal envelope improvements and appliance recycling. The amount of the rebate varies by technology. All technology must meet specified energy efficiency requirements listed on the program website. Some technology rebates require pre-approval. All recycled appliances must be in working condition and be picked up by CFU. All receipts must be mailed to CFU along with a completed application. Contact CFU for more information on this program.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Iowa
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.cfu.net/save-energy/residential-rebates/
Administrator: Cedar Falls Utilities Energy Services
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Equipment Insulation
  • Water Heaters
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Caulking/Weather-stripping
  • Building Insulation
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Tankless Water Heater
Incentive Amount: Appliances
Water Heater - Gas Tankless: Up to $300
Water Heater - Heat Pump: Up to $400

Appliance Recycling
Standard Refrigerators: $45
Freezers: $40
Window AC: $20

HVAC Systems & Duct Work
Natural Gas Boiler: Up to $400
Natural Gas Furnaces w/ Variable Speed Blower Motors: Up to $150
Central AC: Up to $200
Geothermal Heat Pumps: $500/ton of new ground loop + $500/ton of heating capacity
Air Source Heat Pumps: $600 + $600 Bonus if eliminating primary electric heat
Dual Fuel System: $750 + $600 Bonus if eliminating primary electric heat
Ductless Mini-Split System: $100/ton cooling
Programmable Thermostat: 100% of cost up to $100
Thermal Envelope Improvements
Air Sealing/Caulking/Weather-Stripping: 60% of cost up to $200

Residential New Construction
Future Ready Home: $5,000

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicle Community: Up to $50 per Vehicle
Electric Vehicle Charging Program: Up to $8 per month
Plant a Tree Program: Save up to 40% on purchase of a tree up to $100
Equipment Requirements: See program website.
Installation Requirements: Many rebates require pre-approval from CFU; see website

Incentives

This program has 10 incentives
Technologies: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 1000.00 $/ton
Technologies: Tankless Water Heater
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 400.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 40.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 45.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Boilers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 400.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Furnaces
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $150.00
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $200.00
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $400.00
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $100.00
Technologies: Caulking/Weather-stripping
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 60.00 % of cost, The incentive has a minimum of $200.00

Contact

Name: Energy Services
Organization: Cedar Falls Utilities
Address: P.O. Box 769
Cedar Falls IA 50613
Phone: (319) 266-1761
Email: energyservices@cfunet.net

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.