Kalona customers, Iowa · Rebate
Energy Efficiency Rebates
Run by Farmers Electric Cooperative (Kalona)
Farmers Electric Cooperative (Kalona) pays $350 to $700 per ton for geothermal heat pumps, $400 or $800 for air source heat pumps, $400 for heat pump water heaters, $200 for central air and $50 for ENERGY STAR refrigerators and freezers.
Amounts
How much you get
Higher amounts are for upgrades from electric resistance heat; lower amounts for new construction or propane (LP) conversion. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Upgrade from electric resistance, per ton (max 5 tons)Geothermal heat pump | $700 |
| New construction or LP conversion, per ton (max 5 tons)Geothermal heat pump | $350 |
| Upgrade from electric resistanceAir source heat pump | $800 |
| New construction or LP conversionAir source heat pump | $400 |
| Electric heat pump water heater | $400 |
| 14.5-15 SEERCentral air conditioner | $200 |
| ENERGY STAR refrigerator or freezer (old unit disposed of) | $50 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Member receiving electric service from Farmers Electric Cooperative (Kalona) at the address where the equipment is installed.
Receipt must be dated within the past six months; equipment new and permanently installed; old refrigerator or freezer must be disposed of.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail. Receipt must be dated within the past six months.
- Buy and install new qualifying equipment.
- Fill in the Rebate & Grant Application Form.
Include a receipt dated within the past six months; refrigerator and freezer rebates need proof the old unit was disposed of.
- Wait for Board approval and payment.
Forms and instructionsEnergy Efficiency Rebates - Farmers Electric Cooperative
Questions about applying319.683.2510
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Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Energy Efficiency Rebates pay?
$50 to $800, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Kalona customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Kalona 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.
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