CFU Residential Rebates to Save Energy

CFU offers cost-sharing rebates to help residential customers install energy-efficiency equipment, make energy related home improvements and recycle old appliances.

Residential rebate amounts and efficiency requirements are listed below. Some rebates don’t require pre-approval and others do. Download the printable rebate application listed below for more information.

Rebate Summary Sheet

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Contact Energy Services at 319-266-1761 with any questions before you make a purchase.

 

Appliances Appliance Recycling Heating & Cooling Systems & Duct Work Thermal Envelope Improvements Residential New Construction Electric Vehicles Other

Appliances*

 Doesn't require pre-approval    Requires pre-approval by CFU

Name Rebate Amount Printable Application

 Water Heater - Gas Tankless 

 Up to $300 2023 Form

 Water Heater - Heat Pump 

 Up to $400 2023 Form

 

CFU must provide water heating fuel source. Call CFU Energy Services at 319-266-1761 with any questions before buying.

 

Appliance Recycling*

 Doesn't require pre-approval    Requires pre-approval by CFU

Name Rebate Amount Printable Application
 Standard Refrigerators
 $45 Must use City Refuse Services*
 Freezers
 $40 Must use City Refuse Services*
 Window Air Conditioners $20 Must use City Refuse Services*

 

If you take your appliance to the City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station, remember to first stop at the service desk and pay the $10 disposal fee. Next, sign the city's log of accepted appliances. The city will pass your participation information on to CFU monthly. There are no additional rebate forms for you to fill out. You may also call City Refuse Services at 319-273-8629 to request curbside pick-up of your appliance for recycling. In that case, the disposal fee will be charged in the Refuse section of your next Utility bill. There is an additional $10 fee for pick-up. 

Limit of 2 rebates per appliance type per account per year, appliances must be from facilities receiving electric service from CFU.

 

Heating & Cooling (HVAC) Systems & Duct Work

 Doesn't require pre-approval    Requires pre-approval by CFU

Name Rebate Amount Printable Application

 Natural gas boiler 

 Up to $400 HVAC Sizing Spreadsheet, 2023 Form

 Natural gas furnaces 

 Up to $150 HVAC Sizing Spreadsheet, 2023 Form

 Central air conditioners 

 Up to $200 HVAC Sizing Spreadsheet, 2023 Form

 Ground-source heat pumps 

 $500/ton of new ground loop +
$500/ton of heating capacity installed		 HVAC Sizing Spreadsheet, 2023 Form

 Air-source heat pumps

Up to $600

 HVAC Sizing Spreadsheet, 2023 Form

 Dual Fuel System

Up to $1,500

 HVAC Sizing Spreadsheet, 2023 Form

 Ductless mini split systems

 Up to $100/ton cooling HVAC Sizing Spreadsheet, 2023 Form

 Duct work modifications 

 See form for details 2023 Form

 WiFi Programmable Thermostat

 100% of cost up to $150 2023 Form

 

Make sure your HVAC system size is approved for a rebate by using our HVAC Sizing Letter Alternative Spreadsheet.

 

Thermal Envelope Improvements

 Doesn't require pre-approval    Requires pre-approval by CFU

You must use a professional contractor and you must receive pre-approval from CFU for thermal envelope improvements (exceptions noted below). CFU will pay incentives on residential attic insulation provided that the existing insulation level is less than R-40. Homes with R-40 or higher insulation levels will see little return on the investment in additional attic insulation. Rebates applications may be submitted for projects that increase the attic insulation up to a maximum of R-60.

You can use any licensed contractor to qualify for CFU's air sealing and insulation incentives.

Name Rebate Amount Printable Application
 Attic & Ceiling Insulation              See form for details 2023 Form
 Sidewall Insulation See form for details 2023 Form
 Foundation Insulation              See form for details 2023 Form
 Duct Insulation See form for details 2023 Form
 Rim/Band Joist Insulation See form for details 2023 Form
 Air Sealing, Caulking, Weather Stripping 60% of cost up to $200 2023 Form

 

Please contact CFU Energy Services at 319-266-1761 for more information about insulation project rebates. Not all insulation projects will qualify for incentives. 

 

Residential New Construction

 Doesn't require pre-approval    Requires pre-approval by CFU

Cedar Falls Utilities offers a new construction program designed to encourage homeowners to build new houses that are highly efficient and ready for the future. Eligible customers will receive all energy and communication utilities from CFU.

Name Rebate Amount Printable Application
 Future Ready Home
 $3,000 2023 Form

 

Electric Vehicles

 Doesn't require pre-approval    Requires pre-approval by CFU

Name Rebate Amount Printable Application
 Electric Lawn Mower $400/kWh battery capacity or $5/Amp 2023 Form

 Electric Vehicle Community

 Up to $50 per electric vehicle 2023 Form
 Electric Vehicle Charging Up to $8 per month 2023 Form, Tracking Chart

 

Other

 Doesn't require pre-approval    Requires pre-approval by CFU

Name Rebate Amount Printable Application

 Plant a Tree Program

 Save 40% up to $100 on purchase of a tree Learn more at cfu.net/trees
Customer-Owned Solar and Wind Energy Exchange Rate  Learn more at cfu.net/renewables