Access Energy Cooperative customers, Iowa · Rebate
Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate
Run by Access Energy Cooperative
Access Energy pays $750 per ton for a new ground source heat pump system (indoor unit and loops) or $400 per ton when only the indoor unit is replaced, capped at 10 tons.
Amounts
How much you get
Per ton, limit 10 tons; ENERGY STAR matched systems meeting minimum EERs; a Manual J load calculation and AHRI certificate are required; replacements must gain 3 EER points. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Indoor unit and loops, per tonGround source heat pump | $750 |
| Replacing indoor unit only, per tonGround source heat pump | $400 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Member receiving electric service from Access Energy Cooperative at the address where the equipment is installed.
The service location must use more than 6,000 kWh of electricity a year.
The home must be a permanent structure on a permanent foundation on land the member owns.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Geothermal heat pumps
Closed loop, water to air systems - 19.1 EER.
- Geothermal heat pumps
Open loop, water to air systems - 23.1 EER.
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail. Submit within 90 days of purchase.
- Have the contractor run a Manual J load calculation.
Required with the application, along with the AHRI certificate.
- Mail or email the application with the dated receipt.
Access Energy Cooperative, P.O. Box 440, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641, or mktg@accessenergycoop.com.
- Receive the rebate.
Allow 6 to 8 weeks; $250 and under is a bill credit.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailResidential Rebates - Access Energy Cooperative · Access Energy Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Application (July 2025)
Questions about applying1.866.242.4232 or mktg@accessenergycoop.com
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate pay?
$400 to $750, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Access Energy Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Access Energy Cooperative customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
The home must be a permanent structure on a permanent foundation on land the member owns.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Residential Rebates - Access Energy Cooperative
- Access Energy Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Application (July 2025)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
Nearby
More in Iowa
Access Energy Cooperative customers, Iowa
Low Interest Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements
Amount varies
Access Energy members can borrow $500 to $10,000 (up to 80% of project cost) at 6.57% for insulation, heat pumps, water heaters, windows, doors, thermostats and other efficiency upgrades, with terms of 2 to 5 years.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Access Energy Cooperative customers, Iowa
Residential Ducted Air Source Heat Pump and Mini-Split Rebate
Up to $500 back
Access Energy pays $500 per ton for a ducted dual-fuel air source heat pump or ducted mini-split installed with new fossil-fuel backup, or $300 per ton when it replaces a system and keeps the existing furnace.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Access Energy Cooperative customers, Iowa
Residential Ductless Mini-Split Rebate
Amount varies
Access Energy pays $250 per outdoor unit for an ENERGY STAR ductless mini-split heat pump of at least 15.2 SEER2 with no electric backup heat.
Checked Oct 28, 2026