City of Ames Electric Services customers, Iowa · Free service
City of Ames Free Residential Energy Audit
Run by City of Ames Electric Services (Smart Energy)
Ames Electric Services offers a free home energy audit with a blower door test that shows how much energy your home uses and what you can do to make it more efficient. Request it online.
Amounts
How much you get
Free basic energy audit and blower door test.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
There is one rule.
Customer of City of Ames Electric Services.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Submit the online audit request form.
- Schedule the audit with Energy Services.
- Review the recommended improvements.
The audit identifies how much energy the home uses and what can be improved; city rebates may help pay for the upgrades.
Forms and instructionsCity of Ames - Residential Rebates (Smart Energy) · City of Ames - Smart Energy
Questions about applying515-239-5177
Stacking
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Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does City of Ames Free Residential Energy Audit pay?
Work done at no cost. Free basic energy audit and blower door test.
Do I need to be a City of Ames Electric Services customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in City of Ames Electric Services customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
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