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Iowa Energy Efficiency Program - High-Efficiency Equipment Rebate

Let Us Pay You to Lower Your Energy Bills

If you have been waiting to install a new water heater or furnace, now is the time! Atmos Energy is offering a rebate to our residential and small business Iowa customers on the purchase of high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® natural gas home heating and water heating equipment.

Atmos Energy High-Efficiency Gas Space Heating Requirements and Rebate Amount:

Equipment Type

Efficiency Level

BTU Input

Rebate Amount

Forced Air Furnace

92% - 93% AFUE

30,000 or greater

$250.00

Forced Air Furnace

94% - 95% AFUE

30,000 or greater

$325.00

Forced Air Furnace

96% AFUE or greater

30,000 or greater

$400.00

Boiler

85% - 89% AFUE

30,000 or greater

$150.00

Boiler

90% AFUE or greater

30,000 or greater

$400.00

Condensing Water Heater

0.90 EF or greater

40 gallon or greater

$300.00

Tank Water Heater

0.62 EF or greater

40 gallon or greater

$75.00

Tankless Water Heater

0.82 EF or greater

N/A

$300.00


Program Guidelines

Download a copy of the Iowa High-Efficiency Rebate Form.

Please follow these guidelines to receive your rebate. Failure to adhere to these guidelines could delay or disqualify your application.

  • Applicant must be a current or future Atmos Energy customer located in Iowa and served (or will be served) under the Residential Rates 310-RS-1, 311-RL-1 or Small Commercial 320-CS-1.
  • The rebate applies for natural gas equipment upgrades in an existing home or business served by Atmos Energy or for the installation of natural gas equipment in a newly built home or business that will have service by Atmos Energy.
  • Include a copy of a recent Atmos Energy bill under the customer’s name and address listed with the rebate form (not required for new construction).
  • A separate rebate form is required for each rebate requested (for example, if you purchased a qualifying water heater and furnace, submit a separate form for each.)
  • Incomplete rebate applications may delay or disqualify your rebate. Please keep a copy of the completed forms and all attachments for your records. Mail the Iowa High-Efficiency Rebate Installation and Verification Form (.pdf) and required information to:

    Energy Federation Incorporated
    Atmos Energy Iowa Rebate Offer
    40 Washington Street, Suite 2000
    Westborough, MA 01581-1088

  • For questions regarding the rebate process, call EFI at 1-877-313-8805.
  • DO NOT SEND THE REBATE APPLICATION OR INSTALLATION VERIFICATION FORMS WITH YOUR ATMOS ENERGY BILL PAYMENT.
  • Rebate checks will be issued in approximately 8 to 10 weeks after receipt of all required paperwork.
  • Installation of equipment must be performed by a qualified dealer. Homeowner installations are not allowed.
  • Any and all equipment associated with this rebate must be installed in compliance with required local, state and federal codes. Any tests or inspections that may be required for the verification of such are the responsibility of the customer or installing contractor.
  • Rebate is valid for eligible equipment purchased and installed after November 1, 2010.
  • Funding for this program may be limited. Eligible rebate applications will be processed pending available funds.

Additional Financial Incentives

Atmos Energy customers/homeowners may be able to claim additional financial help when purchasing energy efficient natural gas appliances and other home improvement items. Be sure to review equipment efficiency standards for each offer, as efficiency standards may vary.

There is a federal tax credit of up to 10% of purchase price. Find out more about the federal tax credit qualifications at http://www.energystar.gov/taxcredits.

State and local incentives could also apply. To find out more, click on your state at http://www.dsireusa.org.

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