Cedar Falls Utilities customers, Iowa · Rebate
Cedar Falls Utilities Residential Rebates
Run by Cedar Falls Utilities Energy Services
Cedar Falls Utilities customers can get 2026 rebates on dual-fuel heat pump systems ($800), ducted heat pumps ($500), mini-splits ($100 per ton), geothermal, high-efficiency gas furnaces and boilers, heat pump and gas water heaters ($300 to $600), Wi-Fi thermostats (up to $100), insulation, ductwork fixes and appliance recycling. Apply by January 31, 2027.
Amounts
How much you get
HVAC: dual fuel system (heat pump 11.7+ EER2 with 95%+ AFUE gas furnace) $800; ducted all-electric air-source heat pump (8.5+ HSPF2) $500; ductless heat pump (12+ EER2) $100 per ton of cooling; central air (12+ EER2) $200; ground-source heat pump (16+ EER) $700 per ton of new loop plus $300 per ton of heating capacity; gas furnace (97%+ AFUE) $200; gas boiler (95%+ AFUE) $300; $500 bonus for eliminating electric resistance heat; Wi-Fi thermostat 100% of cost up to $100; MeasureQuick performance verification $200 cooling, $250 heating. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Dual fuel system (air-source heat pump + gas furnace) | $800 |
| Ducted all-electric air-source heat pump | $500 |
| Ductless air-source heat pump (per ton of cooling capacity) | $100 |
| Central air conditioner | $200 |
| New ground loop (per ton)Ground-source heat pump | $700 |
| Heating capacity installed (per ton)Ground-source heat pump | $300 |
| 97%+ AFUENatural gas furnace | $200 |
| 95%+ AFUENatural gas boiler | $300 |
| Bonus: eliminate electric resistance heating | $500 |
| Wi-Fi thermostat (100% of cost) | 100% |
| CoolingPerformance verification (MeasureQuick) | $200 |
| HeatingPerformance verification (MeasureQuick) | $250 |
| 120V heat pump water heater | $600 |
| 240V heat pump water heater | $400 |
| Natural gas storage or tankless water heater | $300 |
| Supply plenum modification (60% of eligible cost) | 60% |
| Return plenum modification (60% of eligible cost) | 60% |
| Other ductwork modification (30% of eligible cost) | 30% |
| Refrigerator recycling | $45 |
| Freezer recycling | $40 |
| Window air conditioner recycling | $20 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
CFU must supply the energy (electricity or natural gas) the equipment uses or saves.
New equipment only; used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible and replaced equipment must be removed.
Insulation and ductwork projects need a CFU pre-approval evaluation before work starts, and work by a licensed contractor.
What to doCall CFU Energy Services at 319-266-1761 to arrange the pre-approval evaluation before work begins.
Insulation rebates are not available for properties built after 2013.
HVAC and water heater projects inside city limits must be permitted with Cedar Falls Building Inspections and pass; gas equipment must pass a CFU gas safety inspection.
What to doHave your contractor pull the city permit and schedule the CFU gas safety inspection.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps, furnaces, ac and thermostats and water heaters.
- Heat pumps
Ducted all-electric air-source heat pump 8.5+ HSPF2.
- Central air conditioners
Central air conditioner 12+ EER2.
- Geothermal heat pumps
Ground-source heat pump 16+ EER.
- Furnaces
Natural gas furnace 97%+ AFUE.
- Heat pump water heaters
120V heat pump water heater UEF 2.20+ ($600); 240V UEF 3.30+ ($400).
Applying
How to apply
Apply by January 31 of the year after the project was completed (January 31, 2027 for 2026 projects).
- Call CFU Energy Services before you buy.
Insulation and ductwork need pre-approval; HVAC needs a sizing letter (CFU spreadsheet or Manual J/S).
- Install and pass permits and inspections.
- Send the application with the itemized invoice.
Email energyservices@cfunet.net or mail to 1 Utility Parkway, PO Box 769, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Appliance recycling needs no form; the city reports it.
- Receive a bill credit or check.
Allow two to eight weeks.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailCFU 2026 Rebate Application - HVAC Equipment, Performance Verification, Wi-Fi Thermostat · CFU 2026 Rebate Application - Water Heating Equipment · CFU 2026 Rebate Application - Insulation and Air Sealing · CFU 2026 Rebate Application - Ductwork Modifications
Questions about applying319-266-1761 or energyservices@cfunet.net
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 Cedar Falls Utilities Residential Rebates pay?
$20 to $800, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Cedar Falls Utilities customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Cedar Falls Utilities customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Insulation and ductwork projects need a CFU pre-approval evaluation before work starts, and work by a licensed contractor. Call CFU Energy Services at 319-266-1761 to arrange the pre-approval evaluation before work begins. HVAC and water heater projects inside city limits must be permitted with Cedar Falls Building Inspections and pass; gas equipment must pass a CFU gas safety inspection. Have your contractor pull the city permit and schedule the CFU gas safety inspection.
What’s the deadline?
Due January 31 each year.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
- 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.
- CFU Residential Rebates to Save Energy
- CFU 2026 Rebate Application - HVAC Equipment, Performance Verification, Wi-Fi Thermostat
- CFU 2026 Rebate Application - Water Heating Equipment
- CFU 2026 Rebate Application - Insulation and Air Sealing
- CFU 2026 Rebate Application - Ductwork Modifications
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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