Farmers Electric Cooperative (Kalona) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Farmers Electric Cooperative members can receive rebates on energy-efficient equipment including geothermal heat pumps ($350–$700 per ton), air source heat pumps ($400–$800), heat pump water heaters ($400), central air conditioners ($200), LED lighting ($2 per bulb, up to 4 per year), and ENERGY STAR refrigerators or freezers ($50 each). To qualify, equipment must be new (purchased within the past six months) and permanently installed as your primary heating/cooling system; you'll need to provide proof of purchase and handle installation costs yourself.

You can help FEC members access rebates by ensuring equipment is properly sized (no over-sizing funded), newly purchased, and permanently installed on member premises. Members are responsible for scheduling installation and bearing associated costs, though rebates are capped at the total invoiced amount and require Board approval; geothermal and air source heat pumps must serve as the primary heating source to qualify.

This member-only rebate program funds efficiency upgrades through cooperative revenues, with Board approval required for all applications. Target measures include geothermal heat pumps (tiered by upgrade type up to 5 tons), air source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, central AC, LED lighting (4 bulbs residential/20 business-farm annually), and ENERGY STAR appliances; rebate amounts vary by technology and application type (new construction vs. retrofit), with no single rebate exceeding the invoiced cost. Members must provide proof of recent purchase and proper disposal documentation for appliance replacements.