North West Rural Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa · Rebate
North West REC Energy Efficiency Rebates
Run by North West Rural Electric Cooperative
North West REC members can get rebates on geothermal, air-source and ductless mini-split heat pumps (up to $1,400 per ton for new geothermal), insulation in all-electric homes, Level 2 EV chargers and discounted Marathon water heaters sold by the co-op.
Amounts
How much you get
Geothermal: $1,400 per ton new or $750 per ton replacement. 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 |
| Electric backup (per ton)Air-source heat pump | $700 |
| No backup or propane/gas backup (per ton)Air-source heat pump | $500 |
| Electric backup (per ton)Ductless mini-split | $700 |
| No backup or propane/gas backup (per ton)Ductless mini-split | $500 |
| All-electric home (20% of installed cost)Insulation | 20% |
| Level 2 EV charger | N/A |
| Level 2 charger for a hybrid vehicle | N/A |
| 50 to 100 gallons with load control switchMarathon water heater bought from the co-op | N/A |
Residential heat pump rebates are capped at 30% of cost up to $10,000 (geothermal and air-source) or 15% of cost up to $5,000 (mini-splits, two units per home).
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
North West REC member.
Heat pump installations are inspected by North West REC before the rebate is paid.
Insulation rebates need a building heated by electricity as the primary source with electric backup; any gas or propane heat disqualifies it. Blown-in and panel-type insulation must be professionally installed.
EV charger and Marathon water heater rebates need a load management (load control) switch; the EV charger also needs a sub-meter.
What to doCall North West REC to arrange the extra meter and load control switch before installing the charger or water heater.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Check the rebate sheet.
Call North West REC before buying if you have questions.
- Install the equipment.
- Submit the invoice.
No form for heat pumps: send a copy of the invoice. Insulation and EV chargers use their own rebate forms. Mail to P.O. Box 435, Orange City, IA 51041, drop off at an office, email, or upload on the rebates page.
- Inspection.
A North West REC representative inspects heat pump installations before the rebate is paid.
Questions about applying800-766-2099 or nwrec@nwrec.coop
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FAQ
Questions
How much does North West REC Energy Efficiency Rebates pay?
$500 to $1,400, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount. Residential heat pump rebates are capped at 30% of cost up to $10,000 (geothermal and air-source) or 15% of cost up to $5,000 (mini-splits, two units per home).
Do I need to be a North West Rural Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in North West Rural Electric Cooperative customers, Iowa. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Heat pump installations are inspected by North West REC before the rebate is paid. EV charger and Marathon water heater rebates need a load management (load control) switch; the EV charger also needs a sub-meter. Call North West REC to arrange the extra meter and load control switch before installing the charger or water heater.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
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