Farmers Electric Cooperative (Kalona) - Renewable Energy Rebates

Farmer's Electric Cooperative (Kalona) offers rebates for the installation of small wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to its member customers. The amount of the rebate is set at $1,000 per peak kilowatt (kW) for both technologies, with a maximum rebate of $5,000. It is only available for systems placed in service after January 1, 2008. Rebates for both wind and solar systems require a site assessment and are subject to prior approval of metering and installation arrangements. Equipment must be new and permanently installed by a professional installer on the customer's premises. Total rebates are limited to $20,000 per year; rebates may be taken in addition to any state and federal incentives. The utility also offers a special renewable energy purchase program for customer-generated renewable energy, as well as rebates and grants for a variety of different energy related improvement measures. Persons interested in this program should contact the utility for more information.