Smart Energy Rebates are designed to help Ames Electric Services customers conserve energy and reduce their environmental impact. As advances are made in energy-saving technologies, our rebates are updated as well.
We have transitioned to a paper-free rebate system. Please submit your rebates online if you are able! If you have questions about the rebate portal, feel free to call us for a quick orientation to the new system. If you are not able to submit your rebate online, you can give us a call to request a paper form in the mail. You can reach us at 515.239.5177.
Efficient Air Conditioner & HVAC Rebate
An incentive to the customer for installing a residential-type high-efficiency air conditioner.
$1,000 for 17.2 SEER or better, or for Energy Star Cold Climate certified models
$500 for 15.2 to 17.1 SEER
(Max $500 for mini-split units)
Rebate value: $400 per ton, $500 per ton for EnergyStar® Geothermal units
Rebate is $200 per ton for geothermal equipment replacement (with no new wells)
Rebate value: $400 for 17.2 SEER or better, $200 for 15.2 to 17.1 SEER
Rebate value: $25
Portal Log-in for Contractors Email joel.zook@cityofames.org to request log-in credentials.
Commercial Custom Rebate
Rebate for:
Any commercial or industrial customer reducing summertime kW demand for electricity, compared to any applicable standards or codes.
If there is no standard or code applicable to your equipment/project, your rebate will be based on the kW savings compared to an alternative system.
If the savings are not covered under another Smart Energy program, it could qualify for a rebate of $300 per kW.
Contact Electric Services to find out if your custom project qualifies for a rebate.
Commercial Custom Rebate Application(PDF, 119KB)
Electric Vehicle Charger
Rebates for publicly available commercial electric vehicle chargers.
Rebates are $2,500/port, capped at 50% of installation cost.
Efficient Appliance Rebate
Rebates for energy efficient appliances, including:
Efficient Appliance Rebate Application
Rebates are also available for induction stoves.
Induction Stove Rebate Application
Power Factor Correction Rebate
Power Factor Correction Rebate for equipment installed by commercial customers.
Power Factor Correction Rebate(PDF, 117KB)
Green Choices
Commercial Audit
A basic energy audit to help identify areas to improve.
The free audit identifies energy consumption and what changes can do to improve efficiency. Fillable PDF: Commercial Audit Application(PDF, 318KB) Online form: Commercial Audit Online Application
Other Energy Incentives
Check out other energy incentives outside of Electric Services that you may qualify for!