Reduce energy costs with Iowa residential assessments

Earn up to $50 in rebates with a free home energy assessment

Looking to save energy and lower your utility bills? Black Hills Energy offers free home energy assessments for Iowa customers — plus up to $50 in rebates when you participate and install recommended upgrades.

What you’ll get

When you sign up for a home energy assessment, you’ll receive:

• Expert advice on how to reduce your energy usage
• Energy-efficient upgrades that may include:
  • Smart or programmable thermostats
  • Weatherstripping
  • Faucet aerators
  • Low-flow showerheads
• Two convenient options designed for your safety and comfort

Virtual home energy assessment

Prefer to connect remotely? Our virtual energy assessment is conducted via a secure video streaming tool. A trained energy evaluator will guide you through identifying how your home uses energy.

Benefits include:

• A free kit of easy-to-install energy-saving products
• A $25 rebate after verifying kit installation
• An additional $25 rebate when you install a recommended upgrade within one year

In-home energy assessment

Want a hands-on evaluation? Our in-home assessment includes a walkthrough by an expert energy advisor. They may perform a blower door test to detect air leaks and install air sealing in livable areas of your home.

Benefits include:

• Free energy-efficient upgrades
• A $25 rebate when you install a recommended upgrade within one year

How to schedule

• Online: Schedule your energy assessment
• Phone: Call 888-552-8019 for more information

Eligibility requirements

To qualify, you must:

• Be a Black Hills Energy customer in Iowa
• Have a natural gas water heater and/or heating system
• Live in a home that is at least five years old
• Not have received an energy assessment in the past five years

This program is subject to change or termination without prior notice.

Frequently asked questions

Is the energy assessment really free? 

Yes! Both virtual and in-home assessments are free for eligible Iowa customers.

How do I earn the $50 rebate? 

You’ll receive $25 after installing your energy kit products (virtual option only), and another $25 after installing a recommended upgrade within one year.

What’s the difference between virtual and in-home assessments? 

Virtual assessments are done via video with guidance from an energy expert. In-home assessments include a physical walkthrough and may involve blower door testing and air sealing.