Ames Electric Department - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

September 19, 2023

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 Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, The Efficient Air Conditioner Rebate Program, The Power Factor Correction Rebate Program, the Commercial Custom Rebate Program, and the EV Charger Rebate Program. 

All programs require that the customer submit a completed application form within 60 days of equipment installation. Rebates can be submitted online via rebate portals, or customers can request to submit a paper form via mail. Contact the utility for more information.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Iowa
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/electric/smart-energy/commercial-programs
Administrator: Ames Electric Department
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • LED Lighting
  • Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: Refrigerators: $25 - $75
Dishwashers: $25
Washing Machines: $50
Electric Dryers: $50
Dehumidifiers: $25
Power Factor Correction Equipment: 30% of equipment cost
Custom Rebate: $300/KW saved
Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps: Varies by technology
EV Chargers: $2,500/port
Maximum Incentive: Appliances: 50% of equipment cost per unit
Power Factor Correction Equipment: $70 per KVAR cap
Custom Rebate: incentives exceeding $5,000 to be evaluated on case-by-case basis
EV Charger Rebate: 50% of installation cost

Incentives

This program has 6 incentives
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 25.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of $75.00
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Clothes Washers
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Custom/Others pending approval
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 300.00 $/kW
Technologies: Dehumidifiers
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 25.00 $
Technologies: Level-2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 2500.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 50.00 % of cost

Contact

Name: Ames Electric Department
Address: 515 Clark Ave
Ames IA 50010
Phone: (515) 239-5177

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.