Ames Electric Department - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
Administered by Ames Electric Department
Ames Electric offers rebates on Energy Star appliances, heat pumps, air conditioners, and other efficiency upgrades—plus free energy audits from certified experts to identify savings opportunities for your home. To participate, purchase eligible equipment meeting the program's efficiency standards and submit rebate documentation to the City of Ames Electric Services; accepting an air conditioner rebate requires allowing installation of a load control switch.
The program creates customer demand for Energy Star appliances and efficient HVAC equipment across residential and multifamily properties, with rebate incentives that reduce customer purchase costs. All equipment must meet specified energy efficiency requirements listed on the program website, and customers accepting air conditioner rebates must authorize load control switch installation.
Ames Electric administers a multi-technology residential rebate portfolio covering appliances, HVAC, renewable energy (solar, geothermal heat pumps), and electric vehicles, supported by free energy audits delivered by certified auditors. The program serves single-family and multifamily residential customers through rebates on qualifying purchases and a Net Zero Ready Home program for new construction meeting Energy Star standards; air conditioner/heat pump rebates include utility load management via installed control switches.
Program details
- Program ID
- 3241
- Last updated
- 11/4/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- residential multifamily residential
- Technologies
- solar photovoltaics geothermal heat pumps clothes washers dishwasher refrigerators/freezers dehumidifiers water heaters heat pumps air conditioners programmable thermostats comprehensive measures/whole building other ee hvac induction cooking appliance electric clothes dryer level-2 electric vehicle service equipment
Program summary
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.
Contact & resources
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
