Heartland Power Cooperative customers, Iowa · Rebate
2026 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Incentives
Run by Heartland Power Cooperative
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.
Amounts
How much you get
One form for every measure. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater (UEF 2.20+) | $1,000 |
| Load controlled)Electric water heater 100+ gallons (UEF 0.88+ | $650 |
| Load controlled)Electric water heater 75-99 gallons (UEF 0.88+ | $500 |
| Load controlled)Electric water heater 50-74 gallons (UEF 0.88+ | $250 |
| Water heater repair | $75 |
| EV charging station (load controlled) | $500 |
| Per tonGeothermal heat pump | $400 |
| Per tonAir source or mini-split heat pump | $200 |
| New furnace with ECM blower motor | $35 |
| Smart thermostat enrolled in load management | $25 |
| Per opening (max $150)ENERGY STAR window | $15 |
| Audit-recommended improvements | N/A |
| Washer/dryer combo (ventless heat pump) | $50 |
| Refrigerator or room ACRecycling a working freezer | $50 |
| Washer, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, dehumidifier or induction rangeENERGY STAR dryer | $25 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Member receiving electric service from Heartland Power Cooperative at the address where the equipment is installed.
Water heaters (except heat pump models), EV chargers and smart thermostats must be on Heartland's load control program.
What to doEnroll the equipment in load control when you apply.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail. Within 3 months of purchase or installation, and no later than January 6, 2027.
- Buy and install qualifying equipment in 2026.
- Fill in the 2026 rebate form.
Attach the invoice with brand and model, and the ENERGY STAR label where it applies.
- Mail or email it within 3 months.
PO Box 70, St. Ansgar, IA 50472, or energy@heartlandpower.com; no later than January 6, 2027.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailRebates - Heartland Power Cooperative · Heartland Power Cooperative 2026 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Incentives rebate form · Load Management Program - Heartland Power Cooperative
Questions about applyingenergy@heartlandpower.com
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 2026 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Incentives pay?
$15 to $1,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Heartland Power Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Heartland Power Cooperative customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Water heaters (except heat pump models), EV chargers and smart thermostats must be on Heartland's load control program. Enroll the equipment in load control when you apply.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 3 months of purchase or by Jan 6, 2027, whichever comes first.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- UEF
- A water heater’s efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Rebates - Heartland Power Cooperative
- Heartland Power Cooperative 2026 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Incentives rebate form
- Load Management Program - Heartland Power Cooperative
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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