Independence Power and Light - New Homes Rebate Program

July 07, 2023

Summary

Independence Power and Light offers rebates to builders for constructing new, energy efficient homes which meet ENERGY STAR standards. Builders who meet ENERGY STAR standards and install specified equipment will be eligible for prescriptive rebate amounts ranging from $300 - $800 per new home. In order to achieve ENERGY STAR designation, an independent Home Energy Rating System (HERS) developed by the Residential Energy Services Network is utilized to score a new house. 

To help builders with the costs associated with an independent HERS rating, the New Homes Program with ENERGY STAR would reimburse builders for actual HERS inspection and rating costs up to $500 per home. In addition, additional financial incentives for energy efficient air conditioners, heat pumps, and electric water heaters would be available in lieu of existing rebates which would normally be offered under the Independence Power & Light residential rebate program. See application form on the program web site for other rebate and eligibility information. Complete all necessary information on application forms and include all requested equipment information. Contact utility for further program information.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Missouri
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/pl/EnergyStarRebateProgram.aspx
Administrator: Independence Power and Light
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Incentive Amount: Energy Star Certification Cost: $500
Central air conditioner: $300
Central heat pump (fossil fuel back-up): $600
Central heat pump system (electric back-up): $700
Central heat pump system (fossil fuel back-up); electric water heater: $700
Central heat pump system (electric back-up); electric water heater: $800
Equipment Requirements: Central air conditioner: 15 SEER or higher
Central heat pump (fossil fuel back-up): 14.5 SEER/8.2 HSPF/12 EER or higher
Central heat pump system (electric back-up): 14.5 SEER/8.5 HSPF/12 EER or higher
Central heat pump system (fossil fuel back-up); electric water heater: 14.5 SEER/8.2 HSPF/12 EER or higher and 50+ gallon with .92 EF or higher
Central heat pump system (electric back-up); electric water heater: 14.5 SEER/8.5 HSPF/12 EER or higher and 50+ gallons with .92 EF or higher

Incentives

This program has 4 incentives
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Construction, Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 700.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of $800.00
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Construction, Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $800.00, The incentive has a maximum of 600.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Construction, Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Sectors: Construction, Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 500.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Independence Power & Light
Address: P.O. Box 1019
Independence MO 64051-0519
Phone: (816) 325-7485
Email: IPLCustomerPrograms@indepmo.org

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.