Iowa

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

MidAmerican Energy (Electric) - Commercial EnergyAdvantage Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 11/08/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Iowa
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Windows, Motors, Motor VFDs, Led Exit Signs, Room Air Conditioners, Vending Machine Controls, Food Service Equipment, Heat Pump Water Heaters, Heat Pump Water Heaters, Furnace Fan, LED Lighting
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government
Amount:	CFL Lamp: up to $2/lamp CFL Fixture (Hardwired): $20/fixture T5/T8 Fluorescent Lighting: $6-$42/fixture Fluorescent Low-Bay Fixtures: $7 - $15/lamp Lighting Occupancy Sensors: $20/sensor Metal Halide Lighting: $3/lamp; $25 - $50/fixture LED Strip Lighting: $5/ln ft LED Exit Sign: $5/sign Daylight Harvesting Ballasts: $25/unit LED Traffic Lighting: $20-$50/retrofit LED Refrigerated Case Lighting: $50/door; $20/sensor LED Recessed Downlights: $25 LED Canopy/Parking/High-Bay: $150 - $200 Packaged Terminal A/C or Heat Pumps: $50/unit Chillers: ($400 x kW/ton + $10) x tons Room Air Conditioners: $25 Central Air Conditioners: $100-$200; or $50/SEER point above standards Air/Water Source Heat Pumps: $100-$400 + $50/EER point above standards Ground-Source Heat Pumps: $300/ton + $300/new ground loop installation ton Chillers: ($400 x kW/ton + $10) x tons Electric Water Heaters: $50 Heat Pump Water Heaters: $100 Programmable Thermostat: $20 Motors: $30-$2480 Variable Speed Drives: $50/hp or 70% Commercial Cooking/Refrigeration: $25 - $1500 Window Film: $2/sq. ft. Doors: $2.25/sq. ft. or $25-$50 Caulking/Weather Stripping/Foam Backer Rod: 70% of cost, up to $525 Attic/Roof/Sidewall Insulation: $0.01 - $0.015 x (R-value increase x Area in square ft.)
Maximum Incentive:	See applicable program brochure on program website for maximum rebate levels
Equipment Requirements:	See applicable program brochure on program website for respective equipment requirements
Installation Requirements:	Incentives exceeding $10,000 require preapproval by MidAmerican
Web Site:	http://www.midamericanenergy.com/ee/ia_bus_rebates_lighting.aspx

Summary:

MidAmerican Energy offers a variety of incentives for commercial customers to improve the energy efficiency of facilities. Rebates are generally available to both gas and electric customers. Electric customers are eligible for HVAC, lighting, food service, insulation, window and other upgrades. Detailed information regarding incentive amounts, program instructions and equipment requirements are located on the program web site listed above. Only MidAmerican customers may receive rebates if the purchased equipment is eligible. Rebate application forms are available on the utility web site.

Contact:

EnergyAdvantage Programs
MidAmerican Energy
P.O. Box 7232
Des Moines, IA 50309-7232
Phone: (800) 894-9599
Fax: (515) 244-8825
E-Mail: EnergyExpert@midamerican.com
Web Site: http://www.midamericanenergy.com/

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