Clarke Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa · Rebate

Clarke Electric Cooperative Residential Rebates

Run by Clarke Electric Cooperative

Clarke Electric members can get 2026 rebates on geothermal ($300 to $400 per ton) and air-source heat pumps ($200 to $400 per ton plus bonuses), heat pump water heaters ($650), electric water heaters, heat recovery ventilators, ENERGY STAR washers and dryers, Level 2 EV chargers and insulation in pre-2000 homes (up to $2,200, or $2,800 for LIHEAP households).

Open Checked Oct 28, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Geothermal: closed loop $400 per ton, open loop $300 per ton, unit-only replacement $150 per ton. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.

What you installYou get
Closed loop (per ton)Geothermal heat pump$400
Open loop (per ton)Geothermal heat pump$300
Existing loop (per ton)Geothermal unit only$150
Incl. mini-splits (per ton)Cold climate air-source heat pump$400
Standard air-source heat pump (per ton)$200
Gas backup (additional per ton)Hybrid air-source heat pump bonus$100
ENERGY STAR heat pump bonus (per unit)$250
ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater$650
40+ gallons, EF 0.90+Electric resistance water heater$75
Or new account)Go Electric bonus (replacing natural gas or LP water heater$100
Energy/heat recovery ventilator (per unit)$250
Electric heat (60% of cost)Weatherization60%
Central AC only (15% of cost)Weatherization15%
LIHEAP qualified, electric heat (80% of cost)Weatherization80%

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 4 of these.

  • Clarke Electric Cooperative member-consumer.

  • Weatherization rebates: home built before 2000, upgrades to the existing home only (new additions do not qualify), project cost $150 or more.

  • The higher weatherization rebate (80%, up to $2,800) is for LIHEAP-qualified households, on costs LIHEAP did not cover.

  • Rebates are pro-rated if the member has distributed generation (such as solar).

Equipment

What equipment counts

The program sets these minimums for heat pumps and water heaters.

  • Heat pumps

    ENERGY STAR bonus, single package: Min. SEER2 16.9, HSPF2 8.2, EER2 12.0.

  • Water heaters

    Not less than 40 gal. tank - min. EF ≥ 0.90.

Applying

How to apply

Within 6 months of purchase.

  1. Confirm the system qualifies.

    Contact the co-op before installation; contractors should know the program requirements.

  2. Install the equipment.
  3. File the fillable rebate form for the measure.

    Attach an invoice with brand, model, serial number and purchase date. File within 6 months of purchase.

What you'll need
  • Invoice with brand, model, serial number and date of purchase

Forms and instructionsClarke Electric Cooperative 2026 Residential Rebates brochure · Clarke Electric Cooperative Residential Geothermal Heat Pump form R2A (Rev. 12/25)

Questions about applying641-342-2173

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Clarke Electric Cooperative Residential Rebates pay?

$75 to $650, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.

Do I need to be a Clarke Electric Cooperative customer?

Yes. It’s only for homes in Clarke Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.

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

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.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Clarke Electric Cooperative - Rebatescecnet.net · Read Oct 28, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. Clarke Electric Cooperative 2026 Residential Rebates brochurececnet.net · Read Oct 28, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
  3. Clarke Electric Cooperative Residential Geothermal Heat Pump form R2A (Rev. 12/25)cecnet.net · Read Oct 28, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

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