Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa · Rebate

Geothermal and Air Source Heat Pump Check-Up Rebate

Run by Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative

Franklin REC pays $50 per heat pump when a contractor checks and tunes an air source, mini-split or geothermal system, once every three years.

Open Checked Oct 28, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

$50 per unit, every three years; the contractor completes and signs the co-op's checklist for the system type.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

There is one rule.

  • Member receiving electric service from Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative at the address where the equipment is installed.

Applying

How to apply

You apply by mail.

  1. Have a contractor service the heat pump.

    The contractor signs the checklist for your system type.

    Get a quote from a contractor

  2. Fill in the rebate form.

    Include a dated, itemized sales receipt (and ENERGY STAR documentation for appliances).

  3. Mail or bring it to the co-op.

    PO Box 437, Hampton, IA 50441.

  4. Receive the rebate.

    Paid as a bill credit or check.

Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailRebates and Energy Efficiency - Franklin REC · Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative Heat Pump Check-Up rebate form

Questions about applying641-456-2557 or franklinrec@franklinrec.coop

Your address

Next steps

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

FAQ

Questions

How much does Geothermal and Air Source Heat Pump Check-Up Rebate pay?

$50 per unit, every three years; the contractor completes and signs the co-op's checklist for the system type.

Do I need to be a Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative customer?

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

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.

References

Sources

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

  1. Rebates and Energy Efficiency - Franklin RECfranklinrec.coop · Read Oct 28, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative Heat Pump Check-Up rebate formfranklinrec.coop · Read Oct 28, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

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