Model Energy Efficiency Programs

Database of Municipal Utility Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, & Renewable Energy Projects

The American Public Power Association (APPA) has compiled a database of over 300 energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy programs offered by public power utilities. It can be searched by topic, type of program, state and size of utility and can be used to see what programs other utilities are offering, learn more about their programs adn identify new programs that may be successful at your utility. Utilities are invited to add additional programs to the database

APPA Energy Efficiency, Demand Response & Renewable Energy Projects Database

IAMU Model Energy Efficiency Programs

Municipal electric and natural gas utilities are required by Iowa statute to set energy efficiency goals, and establish programs to meet the goals. IAMU has developed a menu of model energy efficiency programs to assist utilities in developing and running the programs. The programs and associated documents are listed in the table below.

CFL and LED Bulb Program

In addition to the materials to the left, IAMU has a bulk purchase program for utilities to purchase CFL and LED bulbs. More information can be found here.

CFL Rebate Form

CFL Coupon

CFL Info Brochure

Lighting Program Description

ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebates

These rebates are for residential appliances that meet ENERGY STAR requirements. Information on the ENERGY STAR requirements can be found at the ENERGYSTAR website.

Appliance Rebate Program Description

Appliance Rebate Application

Residential Equipment Rebates

Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, Furnace, Boiler, and Water Heater rebates

Residential Equipment Rebate Program Description

Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Rebate Form

Furnace and Boiler Rebate Form

Water Heater Rebate Form

Residential Energy Audits and Weatherization Rebates

The materials at left contain information on rebate programs for residential insulation.

Residential Audit and Weatherization Program Description

Residential Weatherization Rebate Form

Commercial Prescriptive Rebates

Rebates include a wide range of lighting, heating and cooling equipment, water heating equipment, insulation, motors and drives, and kitchen equipment.

Commercial Prescriptive Rebate Program Description

Commercial Lighting Rebate Form

Commercial HVAC Rebate Form

Commercial Weatherization Rebate Form

Commercial Custom Rebates

Custom rebates provide a fixed $/kWh $/Therm saved by projects not covered in the commercial Prescriptive Rebate program. The utility will need to estimate the annual savings for the projects rebated.

Commercial Custom Rebate Program Description

Commercial Custom Rebate Application