If it's time to install a new heating or cooling unit in your home, it makes sense to invest in an energy-saving system. It also makes sense to ask your dealer about Alliant Energy-Interstate Power & Light's Cash-Back Rewards on high-efficiency products.
In many cases, we can help you buy a more efficient unit for about the same price as a less efficient one. You'll save money in lower operating costs for years to come!
Eligible equipment and reward amounts:
The table below gives an overview of the types of eligible equipment and the range of reward amounts available:
Details are outlined in the 2010 Iowa Residential Cash-Back Rewards booklet [PDF].
Equipment / Reward
Natural gas boilers (minimum AFUE = 85%)
AFUE = 85%-89% ............................................ $150
AFUE = 90 % or greater .................................... $400
Natural gas furnaces (minimum AFUE = 92%)
AFUE = 92%-93% ............................................ $250
AFUE = 94%-95% ............................................ $325
AFUE = 96% or greater ..................................... $400
Central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps (units 65,000 Btu or less)
Minimum SEER = 14.0
SEER = 14.0 .....................................................$100
SEER = 15.0 or greater ........................................$200
HSPF(1) < 8.5.................................................... $200
HSPF > 8.5 ........................................................$400
(PLUS the central air conditioning reward)
Geothermal (ground-source heat pumps)
(systems 180,000 Btu or 15 tons or less)
Closed loop: minimum EER = 14.1 and COP = 3.3
Reward = ($300 x tons) + [(EER - 14.1 x $50) x tons]
Open loop: minimum EER = 16.2 and COP = 3.6
If locked rotor amps are more than 100, call 1-800-ALLIANT (please ask for a Construction Specialist).
Reward = ($300 x tons) + [(EER - 16.2 x $50) x tons]
For desuperheater.................................................$100
Annual heating system maintenance (You must receive primary heating energy from IPL)
Professionally conducted natural gas furnace or natural gas boiler system clean and tune..........$30
Clock-programmable thermostats (5 max.)
ENERGY STAR rated ........................................... $25
Room air conditioners (3 max.)
ENERGY STAR rated ........................................... $25
Water heaters (Min. 40 gallon for tank-type)
Electric tank-type: EF = 0.93 or greater .............................$50
Electric heat pump water heater ENERGY STAR qualified........$100
Natural gas tank-type: EF = 0.62 or reater........................... $75
Natural gas condensing: Thermal efficiency 90% or greater.....$300
Natural gas tankless: EF = 0.80 or greater............................$300
(Must be dealer installed to verify adequate gas pressure prior to installation)
To verify gas pressure is adequate, please call 1-800-ALLIANT (ask for a Construction Specialist).
HSPF - Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
AFUE - Annual fuel Utilization Efficiency
SEER - Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
COP - Coefficient of Performance
EF - Energy factor
How do I apply?
How do I find a qualified dealer?
Use our online dealer locator to find an energy-smart heating, cooling or plumbing contractor in your area.
For heating and cooling systems : Have your dealer send Alliant Energy-IPL a completed claim form and invoice copy within 30 days of installation.
For programmable thermostats, water heaters or room air conditioners you install yourself: Download and complete the appropriate claim form, attach the itemized, dated invoice from the supplier and mail to us.
You will receive a check directly from IPL based on the efficiency rating of the equipment. Please allow up to eight weeks for receipt of your check.
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Alliant Energy-IPL does not guarantee that the installation of high-efficiency equipment will result in reduced usage or demand or in cost savings. Alliant Energy-IPL makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to any equipment purchased and/or installed, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Alliant Energy-IPL be liable for any incidental or consequential damage. Products and services from Alliant Energy-IPL detailed here are offered to customers of Alliant Energy-Interstate Power and Light Co. View additional application and qualification information. View a list of 2010 Cash-Back Rewards forms. |
