Commercial New Construction
MidAmerican Energy's Commercial New Construction program encourages the design and construction of new – as well as the
renovation or conversion of existing – energy-efficient commercial buildings in Iowa. Incentives are available to help
offset the higher initial costs associated with the design and installation of energy-efficient options. The new,
renovated or converted building must receive its primary electricity from MidAmerican Energy. Where applicable, the direct supply of natural gas also must be provided by MidAmerican Energy.
2012 Program Change
The customer or building developer must sign and submit a program application form for enrollment consideration.
Energy Design Assistance
This program offers two principal tracks of energy design assistance to match the needs of your project.
- The Custom Track closely follows our traditional approach to high performance new buildings. Energy savings through this track typically are 30-40 percent better than the Iowa State Energy code. The ideal time for enrollment is just before the end of the schematic design phase.
- The Custom Track Plus goes beyond the traditional approach, both in terms of energy design analysis and results. This track is designed to help developers achieve 40–60 percent and higher energy savings above the Iowa Energy Code and meet ENERGY STAR's® guidelines, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, federal tax credits and other energy goals you might have. Enrollment must occur in the space-type programming phase, or just following architect selection.
The program can readily accommodate fast-track projects, often smaller in size, and retail/chain buildings that follow
an organization's standard building footprint, regardless of building size.
Design Incentives
These are available to design teams who use the services of an independent building energy performance modeler (contracted by MidAmerican Energy) who is not part of the design team of record. Prior to a project being accepted into the program, the independent modeler will screen the project to determine if the project meets program guidelines, the project energy-savings goals and the likelihood of significant energy savings to be gained through use of advanced energy design analysis. Design incentives are determined based on the square footage and type of building.
Construction Incentives
The independent building modeler will be responsible for producing a final energy verification report. The construction incentives will be paid to the building owner based on the kWh and therm savings modeled and verified as installed by the independent modeler. A minimum energy savings of 15 percent beyond that required by the Iowa Energy Code is required to qualify. Incentives range from $.06 to $.19 per kWh saved and $.60 to $1.90 per therm saved when compared to the Iowa Energy Code. Projects that cannot achieve the 15 percent minimum energy savings may still qualify for rebate incentives under other EnergyAdvantage® programs.
Brochure and Application Form
Learn more about the Commercial New Construction program by reviewing a full
program brochure. Complete and return the
application to apply for a rebate. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your hard drive to view PDF files. Download a free copy by visiting the
Adobe Download Site.
Questions?
Call our representatives at
800-292-6448.