Renewable Rebates for Iowa Business Customers

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Applications for the Efficiency First Renewable Rebate pilot will be accepted through December 31, 2013. CLICK HERE for additional program requirements.

Wind Rebates for Business Customers

Eligibility

To qualify for a renewable rebates:

• Online screening, applicable energy assessment and site assessment performed by an Alliant Energy-designated assessor must be completed before construction begins.
• Online screenings for the Efficiency First Renewable Rebates pilot will be accepted through December 31, 2013 at alliantenergy.com/renewablecalculator.
• Projects must be completed and in service within 12 months of the date of the original online screening to qualify for a rebate.
• You must be an Alliant Energy electric customer.
• Renewable system must offset customer usage.

Rebate options

Choose the rebate level that best fits your situation, either the Energy-Efficient Level or the Standard Level.

Standard Level is the lesser of the following options:

• Estimated first year output in kWh x $0.25
• Optimal annual energy usage of the facility in kWh x .75 x $0.25
• • Determined through the energy and site assessments
• Maximum of $30,000 per project

Energy-Efficient Level is the lesser of the following options:

• Estimated first year output in kWh x $0.75
• Optimal annual energy usage of the facility in kWh x .75 x $0.75
• • Determined through the energy and site assessments
• Maximum of $35,000 per project

Choosing the Energy-Efficient Level will result in a larger total rebate amount. In addition to the larger rebate, by selecting the Energy-Efficient Level, you may save more on your utility bill each month by installing the energy-efficient upgrades.

To qualify for the Energy-Efficient Level you must satisfy ONE of the following:

1. Meet the requirements of Alliant Energy’s Commercial New Construction program
2. Have LEED certification from the US Green Building Council
3. Install all upgrades with a payback of five years or less identified in the energy assessment

Rate comparison chart

In the example above, by choosing the Energy-Efficient Level the customer received a $5,175 rebate on their wind project, $775 in equipment rebates, and will save an average of $340 per year on their utility bill with their energy efficiency upgrades.

Step-by-step process

Step 1:  Use the online self-assessment tool to determine your property’s renewable energy potential, estimated energy output, installation cost, and rebate amount.

Step 2:  Based on the information you provided in step one, Alliant Energy will contact you to schedule the following:

a.  An energy assessment. To qualify for a renewable rebate you are required to complete this assessment.

During the assessment an energy expert will analyze:

• Heating and cooling systems
• Kitchen and laundry appliances
• Lighting
• Windows, doors and insulation levels

An energy assessment will:

• Identify ways to reduce energy use
• Provide estimates on how much improvements will cost
• Estimate how much your business can expect to save on your utility bill

b.  A site assessment to review your property’s potential to generate renewable energy. To qualify for the renewable rebate customers are required to complete the site assessment ($250 fee)

• The audit and site assessment may be scheduled on the same day and may take up to five hours to complete
• The required site assessment must be performed by an assessor contracted by Alliant Energy

Step 3:  Determine which of the rebate levels; Energy-Efficient or Standard, is appropriate using the results from the energy and site assessment. The maximum rebate is the lesser of:

• The system's estimated first year kWh output x the rebate $/kWh amount
• The business’ energy efficient usage x 75 percent x the rebate $/kWh amount

Step 4:  Choose an installer that will help you review the systems components, options and costs.

Step 5:  Submit the interconnection application and fee appropriate for your renewable system.

Step 6:  Alliant Energy will contact you regarding the project schedule and meter installation.

Step 7:  After the interconnection is approved, you may complete the installation of your renewable energy system and begin generating.

Step 8:  Submit the renewable rebate form.

 

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