Home Energy Audit & Insulation

For Alliant Energy's residential customers in Iowa

Every year, the average American home loses $150 worth of energy through inefficient appliances, lack of insulation or drafty windows and doors. Don’t let that energy escape one more day.

Help save energy and the environment by getting a free Home Energy Audit or taking part in My Home Comfort Check Up.

Request a free professional Home Energy Audit

Download the 2009 Iowa Residential Cash Rewards booklet [PDF]

What is a Home Energy Audit?

If your home qualifies, we’ll send a certified energy expert to inspect your home. The auditor will identify ways for you to reduce your energy usage, give you estimates on how much the upgrades will cost, and tell you how much you can expect to save. The auditor may even install some energy-saving measures on the spot at no cost.

The energy expert will analyze many features of your home, including:

• Building construction and tightness
• Heating and cooling systems (if applicable, the energy expert will install an ENERGY STAR® rated clock-programmable thermostat at no cost)
• Kitchen and laundry appliances
• Lighting (if applicable, the energy expert will install ENERGY STAR rated compact fluorescent light bulbs)
• Water heating equipment (if applicable, the energy expert will install up to two faucet aerators, a low-flow showerhead, pipe insulation and water heater insulation wrap)
• Windows, doors and insulation levels

What are the benefits?

As much as 15 percent of the energy you pay for escapes from your home through cracks and gaps in the walls and attic. Upgrading your attic insulation to 12 inches can reduce your heating costs by 30 percent.

And a $50 investment in weatherizing materials can help you save $150 on your heating bills - in just one winter!

What are the insulation and home sealing incentives?

Alliant Energy-IPL will pay for a portion of the cost of upgrading your ceiling, foundation and in-wall insulation: 70 percent of the total cost of contract installation labor and equipment, up to a maximum of $750 for each type of insulation.

Alliant Energy-IPL will also pay for a portion of the cost of home sealing, such as caulking and weatherstripping: 70 percent of the total cost of contract labor, materials and equipment, up to a maximum of $200.

How do I find an insulation contractor?

See our brochure, Hiring an Insulation Contractor [PDF], for detailed information and questions to ask your insulation contractor.

Use our online Dealer Locator to find an energy-smart insulation contractor in your area.

How do I qualify?

• You must be a residential customer of Alliant Energy-IPL in Iowa.
• Alliant Energy-IPL must provide the primary heating energy.
• Home must be built before January 1, 1999.
• If you're a renter, you must have your property owner's approval.

How do I request an energy audit?

Request a free professional Home Energy Audit online,

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Call our Energy Efficiency Hotline at 1-866-ALLIANT (1-866-255-4268).

How do I apply for the incentive?

When your Home Energy Audit is complete, your energy specialist will give you a claim form. Whether you hire an insulation professional or complete the job yourself, fill out the claim form, attach a copy of your receipt (including equipment rental cost) and send it to us.

Within eight weeks, you'll receive a check from Alliant Energy-IPL for a portion of the cost of the upgrade.

Learn more by downloading the 2009 Iowa Residential Cash Rewards booklet [PDF].