Post Author's Photographer By Kristin Eggen July 27, 2020

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerAlliant Energy has doubled the amount of their residential rebates and dramatically increased the rebate amount for their small business lighting rebate program. The increased rebate levels are only good through the end of the year so act now to take advantage of them.

If you’ve been thinking of upgrading your home’s cooling system, or adding a heat pump to supplement your gas furnace, act now since the increased rebates are only available through the end of the year. This is also a great time to consider installing a heat pump water heater (link?), smart thermostat or geothermal system to your home. Any homeowner making upgrades should also learn about the energy efficiency tax credits (up to $500) available through the end of the year. Check out our accompanying article on tax credits to learn more.

If you’re a small business, the Small Business Energy Solutions program Alliant offers is a great opportunity to save energy with a low upfront cost but high impact savings potential. The program focuses on two of the most common energy updates with the highest returns: lighting replacement and simple refrigeration improvements.

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Kristin Eggen first came to the Winneshiek Energy District as a Green Iowa AmeriCorps member in 2015. Eight years later, she is thrilled to lead the grassroots clean energy movement in Winneshiek County. Kristin deeply appreciates rural communities, Northeast Iowa, community sustainability, and nonprofit management. She uses The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter methodology and graphic recording services to drive strategic conversations around community sustainability, justice, fundraising, and nonprofit health.

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