Iowa

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative - Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 06/27/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Iowa
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Heat recovery, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motors, Motor VFDs, Agricultural Equipment, Room Air Conditioners, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Heat Pump Water Heaters, Dairy Equipment, Indoor Air Quality Equipment, Ventilation Equipment, Desuperheater, Television, Compressor Replacement, Heat Pump Replacement, LED Lighting
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Agricultural
Amount:	Indoor Agricultural Lighting: Varies; see program web site Dairy/Livestock: Varies Outdoor Lighting: Varies Ventilation Fans: $3/inch diameter Circulation Fan: $1/inch diameter High Volume Low Speed Fans: $35/foot diameter Variable Speed Drives: $40/HP Geothermal Heat Pumps: $350/ton Air Source Heat Pumps: $225/ton Heat Pump Unit Replacement: $150/ton Compressor Replacement: $100/ton Central AC: $100 - $150/unit Electronic Air Filters: $50/unit Radon Abatement Systems/UV Air Purifiers: $50/unit Heat Recovery Ventilators: $125/controlled ton recovered Heat Pump Water Heater: $500/unit Electric Water Heater: $100 - $500 Desuperheater = $100 (when combined with geothermal system with 2 electric water heater tanks) Refrigerators/Freezers: $25 Room AC: $25 Dehumidifier: $25 Dishwasher: $25, bonus $25 if electric water heater installed Clothes Washer: $25, bonus $25 if electric water heater installed, additional $25 bonus if electric dryer installed Energy Star Television: $50
Maximum Incentive:	50% of installed costs Geothermal Heat Pumps: 20 tons General: See equipment brochure for specific technology incentive caps
Equipment Requirements:	Appliances: Must be Energy Star See program web site for full equipment requirements
Web Site:	http://www.linncountyrec.com/energy-efficiency/incentives/agricul...

Summary:

Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Linn County RECA) is a member-owned cooperative. To encourage energy efficiency, Linn County offers a number of equipment rebates to agricultural customers. Qualifying agricultural customers are eligible to receive rebates on geothermal heat pumps, air source heat pumps, central air conditioning, a variety of dairy equipment, heat lamps and pads, equipment controls, recovery ventilators, circulation fans, motors, variable speed drives, lighting equipment, electric water heaters, and various Energy Star appliances. All program rules, equipment requirements, and procedures must be met in order to receive rebates. View the program web site to locate important equipment requirements and program information. Contact Linn County RECA for more information on this program and to ensure eligibility.

Contact:

Program Manger - LCREC
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association
5695 REC Drive
P.O. Box 69
Marion, IA 52302
Phone: (319) 377-1587
E-Mail: lcrec@linncountyrec.com
Web Site: http://www.linncountyrec.com

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