Ames Electric Department - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
Administered by Ames Electric Department
This program is for commercial and industrial businesses, not residential homeowners. Contact Ames Electric Department to learn about any residential energy efficiency rebates.
Ames Electric offers rebates for efficient air conditioners, heat pumps, water heaters, solar PV, geothermal systems, programmable thermostats, and EV chargers on commercial and industrial projects. Customers must submit a completed application within 60 days of installation through online portals or by mail; you should advise clients to apply promptly and help them gather required documentation.
Ames Electric Department administers five rebate programs (Efficient Appliance, Efficient Air Conditioner, Power Factor Correction, Commercial Custom, and EV Charger) for commercial and industrial sectors, funded by utility revenues. The program requires 60-day post-installation application submission and offers free energy audits to identify efficiency opportunities; track applications through online portals and mail submissions.
Program details
- Program ID
- 2895
- Last updated
- 10/6/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial industrial
- Technologies
- solar photovoltaics geothermal heat pumps air conditioners programmable thermostats heat pump water heater dual fuel air-source heat pump
Program 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.
Contact & resources
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
