Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa · Rebate
Electric Water Heater Rebate
Run by Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative
Freeborn-Mower pays $500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater and $600 or $700 for an 85- or 100-gallon Marathon electric water heater on load control.
Amounts
How much you get
Per unit for domestic hot water; storage water heaters must be on load control (heat pump models don't need it); new homes and gas conversions can get a rebate on other large high-efficiency units up to FMEC's Marathon price. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Marathon 100-gallon water heater (load controlled) | $700 |
| Marathon 85-gallon water heater (load controlled) | $600 |
| Heat pump water heater (ENERGY STAR) | $500 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Member receiving electric service from Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative at the address where the equipment is installed.
Storage water heaters must be enrolled in FMEC's load control program (wiring by the member's electrician).
What to doHave an electrician complete the outside wiring so FMEC can install the load management switch.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail. Submit within 3 months of purchase or installation; incentives are in place through December 31, 2026, while funds last.
- Submit the 2026 form within 3 months.
With the dated receipt; mail to PO Box 611, Albert Lea, MN 56007, or email energysolutions@fmec.coop.
- Receive the rebate.
Bill credit, or a check for larger HVAC rebates.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailRebates - Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative · Freeborn-Mower 2026 Energy Efficiency Rebate Form - Electric Water Heaters · Water Heater Program - Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Questions about applying(507) 373-6421
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 Electric Water Heater Rebate pay?
$500 to $700, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Storage water heaters must be enrolled in FMEC's load control program (wiring by the member's electrician). Have an electrician complete the outside wiring so FMEC can install the load management switch.
What’s the deadline?
Deadline: N/A
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Rebates - Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
- Freeborn-Mower 2026 Energy Efficiency Rebate Form - Electric Water Heaters
- Water Heater Program - Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
Nearby
More in Iowa
All of Iowa
Weatherization Assistance Program
Work done at no cost
Free energy efficiency and safety upgrades, such as attic and wall insulation, air sealing and furnace work, for Iowa homeowners and renters with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Apply at your county's Community Action Agency.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Heartland Power Cooperative customers, Iowa
2026 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Incentives
Up to $1,000 back
Heartland Power Cooperative members get 2026 rebates of $25 to $1,000 on ENERGY STAR appliances, appliance recycling, water heaters, heat pumps ($200 to $400 per ton), windows, smart thermostats, EV chargers and audit-recommended improvements.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Algona Municipal Utilities customers, Iowa
Algona Municipal Utilities Energy Efficiency Rebates
Up to $1,500 back
Algona Municipal Utilities customers can get rebates on air-source and mini-split heat pumps ($400 to $600 per ton), geothermal ($800 to $1,000 per ton), central air ($200 to $600), heat pump water heaters ($300 or $500), floor and rim joist insulation, efficient windows and patio doors, smart thermostats ($75), Level 2 EV chargers ($250) and ENERGY STAR washers.
Checked Oct 28, 2026