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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Applications for The Efficiency First Renewable Rebates pilot will be accepted through December 31, 2013. CLICK HERE for additional program requirements.
Biomass Rebates for Business Customers
Eligibility
To qualify for a renewable rebates:
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You must be an Alliant Energy electric customer in Iowa
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The renewable system must offset your on-site electric usage
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The renewable system must be fueled by combustion of 100 percent renewable resources (switchgrass, wood, corn stover, etc) not in an anaerobic digester configuration
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Complete steps one through five, detailed in the step-by-step process prior to construction of the renewable system
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System size of one megawatt or greater
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Biomass projects must be in service within 18 months of online screening
Rebate amount
Rebate = 50 percent of system cost, up to a maximum of $500,000 per project
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 (fee may apply). During the assessment an energy expert will analyze:
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Heating and cooling systems
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Kitchen and laundry appliances
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Lighting
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Windows, doors and insulation levels
An energy assessment will:
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Identify ways to reduce energy use
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Provide estimates on how much improvements will cost
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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)
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The audit and site assessment may be scheduled on the same day and may take up to five hours to complete
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The required site assessment must be performed by an assessor contracted by Alliant Energy
Step 3: Choose an installer that will help you review the systems components, options and costs.
Step 4: Submit the interconnection application and fee appropriate for your renewable system.
Step 5: Alliant Energy will contact you regarding the project schedule and meter installation.
Step 6: After the interconnection is approved, you may complete the installation of your renewable energy system and begin generating.
Step 7: Submit the renewable rebate form.
Call the Distributed Resources and Renewable Energy Hotline at 1-800-972-5325 for details on rebates for 100 % renewable biomass systems.
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