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Black Hills Energy 2026 Residential Rebate Program (Iowa)
Run by Black Hills Energy (Iowa)
Black Hills Energy's Iowa residential natural gas customers get 2026 rebates of $3 to $1,400 on high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, combi boilers, water heaters, gas fireplaces, smart thermostats, furnace and boiler tune-ups, insulation and low-flow fixtures.
Amounts
How much you get
A fixed rebate per item (some "up to"), never more than the total cost you paid. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 90%+ AFUECombi boiler (combination gas space and water heat) | $1,400 |
| 0.87+ UEFTankless water heater | $625 |
| 90%+ AFUE, ENERGY STAR, under 300,000 Btu/hrBoiler | $575 |
| 96%+ AFUEFurnace | $350 |
| R-19+ above crawlspaceFloor insulation | N/A |
| Drain water heat recovery system | $300 |
| 0.80+ UEF, ENERGY STARStorage water heater | $275 |
| Boiler reset control | $250 |
| Adding R-12+Basement wall insulation | N/A |
| 0.67+ UEFStorage water heater | $125 |
| 70%+ AFUEGas fireplace | $100 |
| ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat | N/A |
| Furnace maintenance (every 3 years) | N/A |
| Boiler maintenance (yearly) | N/A |
| R-8+ in unconditioned spaceDuct insulation | N/A |
| Thermostatic restrictor shower valve (each) | $25 |
| Water heater wrap | N/A |
| 2.0 GPM or less (each)Low-flow showerhead | $15 |
| Boiler pipe insulation or hot water pipe insulation (per 6 feet) | $10 |
| Water heater temperature setback to 120-125°F | $10 |
| Low-flow faucet aerator (each) | $3 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Current Iowa residential natural gas customer of Black Hills Energy.
For heating, thermostat and insulation rebates, Black Hills must supply the home's main heating fuel; homes with electric heat don't qualify for those.
Equipment must be new (no used or reconditioned units), installed in heated living space (not garages or shops), and bought and installed between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Equipment replaced under warranty doesn't qualify.
Smart thermostats, furnace and boiler maintenance and insulation are for existing (retrofit) homes only; new construction and new additions don't qualify for those.
For furnaces, boilers and other gas equipment, premises with one to four units and manufactured homes are eligible.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
96% AFUE or higher.
90% AFUE or higher, input capacity less than 300,000 Btu/hr, ENERGY STAR certified.
90% AFUE or higher.
70% AFUE or higher.
0.67 UEF or higher ($125); 0.80 UEF or higher and ENERGY STAR certified ($275).
0.87 UEF or higher.
Listed on the ENERGY STAR Product Finder as a certified smart thermostat.
R-19 or higher, above a crawlspace.
Addition of R-12 or more.
Applying
How to apply
Within 45 days of the dealer invoice, or January 15, 2027, whichever comes first.
- Buy and install qualifying equipment in 2026.
Between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Self-installation is allowed, but labor on self-installed jobs isn't eligible.
- Apply within 45 days of the dealer invoice.
Online, or by mail (Black Hills Energy, c/o Energy Efficiency Programs, P.O. Box 5167, Des Moines, IA 50305), email (bherebates@a-tec.com) or fax (515-244-8825); no later than January 15, 2027. Use only one method.
- Receive your check.
Allow four to six weeks after approval.
Completed and signed application, with the dealer certification section filled out if a contractor installed it
Final itemized invoice or receipt for materials, labor and taxes, with model and serial numbers
Photo of the new setting (water heater temperature setback)
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailIowa residential programs - Black Hills Energy · 2026 Residential Rebate Program, Iowa residential natural gas customers (application)
Questions about applying888-567-0799 or bherebates@a-tec.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 Black Hills Energy 2026 Residential Rebate Program (Iowa) pay?
$3 to $1,400, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Iowa customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Iowa customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 45 days of purchase or by Jan 15, 2027, whichever comes first.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Do I get a rebate for installing it myself?
Yes for the equipment, but labor charges for self-installed jobs aren't eligible.
I'm on LIHEAP. Are there other rebates for me?
Possibly. Call 888-567-0799, choose option 1 (Iowa) and then option 1 to discuss the rebates offered to LIHEAP households.
Can I install equipment in my garage or shop?
No. Rebates are only for equipment installed in heated living space.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- UEF
- A water heater’s efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Iowa residential programs - Black Hills Energy
- 2026 Residential Rebate Program, Iowa residential natural gas customers (application)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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