Manning Municipal Utilities customers, Iowa · Rebate
Manning Municipal Utilities Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates
Run by Manning Municipal Utilities (MMU)
Manning Municipal Utilities electric customers can get $1,400 per ton for a new geothermal heat pump ($750 per ton for a replacement), $500 to $700 per ton for air source and ductless heat pumps, $300 to $500 for a controlled electric water heater, 20% of insulation costs up to $800, and half the cost of a Level 2 EV charger up to $750.
Amounts
How much you get
Ground coupled (geothermal) heat pump $1,400 per ton new or $750 per ton replacement, up to 30% of cost and $10,000 per home; air-to-air heat pump $700 per ton with electric backup heat or $500 per ton with no, propane or natural gas backup, up to 30% of cost and $10,000 per home; ductless mini-split heat pump (ENERGY STAR) $700 or $500 per ton on the same backup split, up to 15% of cost and $5,000 per home; controlled electric water heater (EF 90%+, 50 gallons or more) $300 to $500 by tank size, or 30% of cost if less; building insulation 20% of cost up to $800 per building per year (electric primary heat); Level 2 EV charger 50% of cost up to $750 (load control switch required). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| New (per ton)Geothermal heat pump | $1,400 |
| Replacement (per ton)Geothermal heat pump | $750 |
| Air source or ductless heat pump with electric backup (per ton) | $700 |
| Propane or gas backup (per ton)Air source or ductless heat pump with no | $500 |
| 50 gallonsControlled water heater | $300 |
| 51 to 75 gallonsControlled water heater | $350 |
| 76 to 85 gallonsControlled water heater | $400 |
| 86 to 105+ gallonsControlled water heater | $500 |
| Building insulation (20% of cost) | 20% |
| Level 2 EV charger (50% of cost) | 50% |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Electric customer of Manning Municipal Utilities.
Insulation rebates require electric heat as the building's primary heating source.
Ductless mini-splits must be ENERGY STAR certified (limit two units per single-family home or outbuilding). Water heaters must have an Energy Factor of 90% or more, 50 gallons or larger, for hot water only; tankless units don't qualify. EV chargers must be hardwired Level 2 (208-240V), new units only.
EV chargers need a load control switch and a built-in accessible meter or a utility meter.
What to doContact MMU to have a load control switch and meter installed on the charger.
- Only in some cases
If the home has solar, wind or another renewable system, rebates are available only if it feeds 100% into the grid (no net metering).
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
The brochure is for 2026 but gives no application deadline.
- Check the brochure for your equipment.
Amounts depend on equipment type, new or replacement, and backup heat.
- Buy and install.
Keep the invoice; EV chargers also need a load control switch installed.
- Apply to MMU.
Contact Manning Municipal Utilities at 712-655-3905 or through mmuia.com for the rebate application.
Forms and instructionsManning Municipal Utilities - 2026 Energy Efficiency Programs (Residential)
Questions about applying712-655-3905
Stacking
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Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Manning Municipal Utilities Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates pay?
$300 to $1,400, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Manning Municipal Utilities customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Manning Municipal Utilities customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
EV chargers need a load control switch and a built-in accessible meter or a utility meter. Contact MMU to have a load control switch and meter installed on the charger.
What’s the deadline?
Deadline: N/A
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Manning Municipal Utilities - 2026 Energy Efficiency Programs (Residential)
- Manning Municipal Utilities - home page
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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