Incentive Programs For Your Home
Now is the time to improve your home's energy efficiency. Take advantage of the Bright Energy Solutions® incentives, including an HVAC program, and the ENERGY STAR products program that offers rebates on clothes washers, dishwashers, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and decorative light strings.
Learn more about how Bright Energy Solutions can help you save energy and save money by clicking on your local municipal utility.
| Participating Communities in Iowa | |
|---|---|
| Alton Municipal Electric | Alton IA |
| City of Pella | Pella IA |
| Denison Municipal Utilities | Denison IA |
| Hartley Municipal Utilities | Hartley IA |
| Hawarden Municipal Utilities | Hawarden IA |
| Kimballton Municipal Utilities | Kimballton IA |
| Lake Park Municipal Utilities (IA) | Lake Park IA |
| Manilla Municipal Utilities | Manilla IA |
| Orange City Municipal Utilities | Orange City IA |
| Paullina Municipal Utilities | Paullina IA |
| Primghar Municipal Utilities | Primghar IA |
| Remsen Municipal Utilities | Remsen IA |
| Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities | Rock Rapids IA |
| Sanborn Municipal Utilities | Sanborn IA |
| Shelby Municipal Utilities | Shelby IA |
| Sioux Center Municipal Utilities | Sioux Center IA |
| Woodbine Municipal Light and Power | Woodbine IA |
Energy Tips
Basement
Use caulk to seal cracks in the rim joist where basement walls meet the ceiling.
Family Room
If you have a fireplace, keep dampers closed when it is not in use to keep conditioned air from escaping through your chimney.
Refrigerators
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Use caulk to seal cracks in the rim joist where basement walls meet the ceiling.
Family Room
If you have a fireplace, keep dampers closed when it is not in use to keep conditioned air from escaping through your chimney.
Refrigerators
- Consider skipping the ice-maker and dispenser. Automatic ice-makers and through-the-door dispensers increase energy use by 14-20 percent. They also raise the purchase price by $75 to $250.
- If you buy a new refrigerator, be sure to recycle your old one. Replacing a fridge from the 1980s with an ENERGY STAR model can save $100 per year on your utility bill. Replacing a 1970s model can save up to $200 per year!
- Consider buying a refrigerator with a top-mounted freezer. Models with top-mounted freezers use 10 to 25 percent less energy than bottom-mount or side-by-side models.
- Purchase an appropriately sized refrigerator. Generally, the larger the refrigerator, the greater the energy consumption. The most energy-efficient models are typically 16-20 cubic feet.