Renewable Rebates for Iowa Farm and Ag Customers

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 farm and ag customers

Eligibility

To qualify for a renewable rebates:

• You must be an Alliant Energy electric customer in Iowa
• The renewable system must offset your on-site electric usage
• The renewable system must be fueled by combustion of 100 percent renewable resources (switchgrass, wood, corn stover, etc) not in an anaerobic digester configuration
• Complete steps one through five, detailed in the step-by-step process prior to construction of the renewable system
• System size of one megawatt or greater
• Biomass projects must be in service within 18 months of online screening
• Solar PV and wind projects must be in service within one calendar year from date of online screening. Anaerobic digester and 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:

• 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 farm or ag 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: 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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