Do I Qualify
- You must be an Iowa residential customer. MidAmerican must supply the electricity or natural gas used by the eligible equipment.
- Buy new qualifying equipment through a participating Instant Discounts provider.
- Purchase, install and operate the equipment within the program dates.
- You cannot combine Instant Discounts with another rebate or incentive program.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace | Gas only; ≤225,000 Btuh; AFUE ≥95%. | $2 per 1,000 Btuh input rating/unit |
| Central air conditioner | Electric only; <65,000 Btuh; ≥15.2–<17 SEER2; ≥9.0 EER2. | $263 per unit |
| Central air conditioner | Electric only; <65,000 Btuh; ≥17 SEER2; ≥9.0 EER2. | $413 per unit |
| Large central air conditioner | Electric only. ≥65,000–<135,000 Btuh: IEER ≥16 and EER ≥11.0. ≥135,000–<240,000 Btuh: IEER ≥15.5 and EER ≥10.8. ≥240,000–<760,000 Btuh: IEER ≥14.5 and EER ≥9.8. | $150 per ton |
| Air-source heat pump | Electric only; <65,000 Btuh; ≥15.2–<17 SEER2; ≥8.0 EER2; ≥8.0 HSPF2. | $300 per unit |
| Cold climate air-source heat pump | Electric only, cold climate; <65,000 Btuh; ≥15.2–<17 SEER2; ≥8.0 EER2; ≥8.1 HSPF2. | $563 per unit |
| Air-source heat pump | Electric only; <65,000 Btuh; ≥17.0 SEER2; ≥8.0 EER2; ≥8.0 HSPF2. | $563 per unit |
| Cold climate air-source heat pump | Electric only, cold climate; <65,000 Btuh; ≥17.0 SEER2; ≥8.0 EER2; ≥8.1 HSPF2. | $713 per unit |
| Ductless split heat pump system | Electric only; <65,000 Btuh; >17.0 SEER2; ≥8.0 EER2; ≥10.0 HSPF2. | $375 per unit |
| Cold climate ductless split heat pump system | Electric only, cold climate; <65,000 Btuh; >17.0 SEER2; ≥8.0 EER2; ≥10.0 HSPF2. | $525 per unit |
| Geothermal heat pump | Electric only; GLHP tested values; ≥17 EERFL; ≥3.2 COPFL. | $900 per unit |
| Geothermal heat pump | Electric only; GLHP tested values; ≥20 EERFL; ≥4.0 COPFL. | $1,200 per unit |
Valid from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Who Files It
The participating distributor handles the incentive. The discount reduces your purchase price.
The money is paid to the distributor.
The Steps to Apply
- Ask your contractor whether it participates before buying equipment. Check Instant Discounts.
- Confirm the model and efficiency tier against the residential chart. Read the equipment chart.
- Have the participating provider apply the discount to the purchase.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the MidAmerican Energy page. The chart was printed January 2026. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.