Federated Rural Electric Association customers, Iowa · Rebate
Federated REA Heat Pump, Appliance and Thermostat Rebates
Run by Federated Rural Electric Association
Federated REA members can get 2026 rebates on air-source heat pumps ($1,000 to $1,500), ground source heat pumps ($500 per ton), ductless heat pumps ($600), ENERGY STAR refrigerators or freezers when the old one is recycled ($75) and select Wi-Fi thermostats ($25), while funds last.
Amounts
How much you get
Air-source heat pumps: $1,000 for SEER2 14.3+ and HSPF2 5+; $1,500 for SEER2 16+ and HSPF2 8+. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| SEER2 14.3+ and HSPF2 5+Air-source heat pump | $1,000 |
| SEER2 16+ and HSPF2 8+Air-source heat pump | $1,500 |
| Ground source heat pump (per ton) | $500 |
| Ductless air-source heat pump | $600 |
| Old unit recycledENERGY STAR refrigerator or freezer | $75 |
| Select Wi-Fi smart thermostat | $25 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Federated Rural Electric Association member.
Appliance rebate needs a recycling receipt for the old refrigerator or freezer.
What to doRecycle the old unit and keep the receipt.
Federated lists certified 'Quality Installation' contractors; a contractor not on the list can become certified.
What to doUse a listed Quality Installation contractor or ask Federated how your contractor can get certified. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail.
- Download the 2026 rebate form for your equipment.
- Install the equipment.
- Return the form to Federated.
Appliance rebates are paid as a bill credit.
Forms and instructionsFederated Rural Electric Association - Water Heaters
Questions about applying1-800-321-3520
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 Federated REA Heat Pump, Appliance and Thermostat Rebates pay?
$25 to $1,500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Federated Rural Electric Association customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Federated Rural Electric Association customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Federated lists certified 'Quality Installation' contractors; a contractor not on the list can become certified.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Appliance rebate needs a recycling receipt for the old refrigerator or freezer. Recycle the old unit and keep the receipt.
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.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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