CFU offers cost-sharing rebates to help residential customers install energy-efficiency equipment, make thermal envelope 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 rebate application forms listed below for more information. Download summary of rebates
Appliances*
| Doesn’t require pre-approval | Requires pre-approval by CFU |
| Name | Rebate Amount | Forms |
| Clothes Washers | $25 - $100 | 2018 |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 - $100 (see form) | 2018 |
| Water Heater - Gas Tankless or Storage Tank | $100 - $300 | 2018 |
| Water Heater - Heat Pump | $400 | 2018 |
*CFU must provide water heating fuel source.
Call CFU Energy Services at 319-266-1761 before you buy with any questions.
Appliance Recycling*
| Doesn’t require pre-approval | Requires pre-approval by CFU |
| Name | Rebate Amount | Forms |
| Standard Refrigerators (16 cu ft or larger) | $50 | NA |
| Freezers (16 cu ft or larger) | $50 | NA |
| Window Air Conditioners | $25 | NA |
| Dehumidifiers | As of Dec. 31, 2016, no longer offered by CFU |
* If you take your appliance to the City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station, remember to first stop at the service desk and pay the $7.50 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 $5 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. Rules for appliance recycling may change in Summer 2018. Check back for updates.
Lighting
| Doesn’t require pre-approval | Requires pre-approval by CFU |
| Name | Rebate Amount | Forms |
| LED Bulbs | 50% of pre-tax price up to $10 each (limit 20 per account/year) | no rebate in 2018 |
| LED Recessed Lighting | 50% of cost up to $8 per fixture or kit (limit 35 per account, subject to verification) | 2018 |
Please note: CFU discountinued the mail-in rebate for LED Bulbs 12/31/16. Instant in-store rebates for these products have been expanded. For details, visit, iowabebright.com.
Heating & Cooling (HVAC) Systems & Duct Work
To be eligible for a rebate, all heating & cooling improvements must be sized by CFU and you must have a SAVE rating of excellent. CFU also requires customers to hire a HVAC SAVE-certified contractor for all HVAC or duct work improvements to ensure that your new investment is performing properly, adding comfort to your home and saving you energy. Find a list of local SAVE-certified contractors here.
Rebate amounts and requirements will change in 2019. Learn more.
| Doesn’t require pre-approval | Requires pre-approval by CFU |
| Name | Rebate Amount | Forms |
| Natural gas boiler | up to $400 (minimum 92% AFUE) | 2018 |
| Natural gas furnaces | Up to $400 (minimum 95% AFUE) | 2018 |
| Natural gas furnaces with variable speed blower motors | Up to $450 (minimum 95% AFUE) | 2018 |
| Central air conditioners (SAVE rating must be submitted before rebate paid) | Up to $400 for SEER 14.0, $500 for SEER 15.0 or higher | 2018 |
Ground-source heat pumps
(open or closed loop)
(minimum 16.2 EER & 3.3 COP) | Up to $300/ton of new ground loop+
Up to $300/ton of heating capacity installed | 2018 |
Air-source heat pumps
(2-stage units only)
(minimum 15 SEER & 8.5 HSPF) | $600 | 2018 |
| Ductless mini split systems | Up to $600 | 2018 |
| Duct work modifications | Up to $1600, see form for details | 2018 |
| Plenum & return drops | See form for details | 2018 |
| WiFi Programmable Thermostat | $50 | 2018 |
To take advantage of the incentives listed below for heating/cooling equipment and thermal envelope improvements, call (319) 266-1761 or email energyservices@cfu.net.
Thermal Envelope Improvements
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-30. Homes with R-30 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-49.
You can use any licensed contractor to qualify for CFU's air sealing and insulation incentives. This list of contractors have provided proof of insurance and certification to CFU.
| Doesn’t require pre-approval | Requires pre-approval by CFU |
| Name | Rebate Amount | Forms |
| Attic & Ceiling Insulation | 60% of contracted labor, equipment & materials | contractor provided or call 266-1761 |
| Sidewall Insulation | 60% of contracted labor, equipment & materials up to $1,000 | contractor provided or call 266-1761 |
| Foundation Insulation | 60% of contracted labor, equipment & materials up to $1,000 | contractor provided or call 266-1761 |
| Duct Insulation | 60% of contracted labor, equipment & materials up to $1,500 | contractor provided or call 266-1761 |
| Rim/Band Joist Insulation | 60% of contracted labor, equipment and materials up to $480 | contractor provided or call 266-1761 |
| Air Sealing, Caulking, Weather Stripping | 60% of contracted labor equipment & materials up to $200 | 2018 |
| Exterior Doors | $75 for doors with U-factor of 0.10 or less; $25 for doors with U-factor of 0.11-0.20. | 2018 |
Please contact CFU Energy Services at 319-266-1761 for more information about insulation project rebates. Not all insulation projects will qualify for incentives. NOTE: CFU’s lifetime rebate limits per address are 60% up to $1,000 ($200 for customers with propane heat) for each of two separate categories: sidewall, and foundation. Once CFU has rebated $1,000 in any of these categories (or $200 in air sealing/caulking/weather-stripping costs), all additional requests for reimbursement in that category will be denied. Some exceptions may apply; contact CFU Energy Services at 319-266-1761.
New Construction Insulation & Air Sealing
| Doesn’t require pre-approval | Requires pre-approval by CFU |
| Name | Rebate Amount | Forms |
| Insulation and Air Sealing for New Construction, New Additions & Extensive Renovations | Varies, view form | 2018 |