The City of Dubuque Office of Sustainability is now accepting applications for the Energy Savers Program to help income-eligible households lower energy costs and improve home efficiency by replacing outdated or inefficient heating sources and water heaters.

The Energy Savers Program provides a qualified contractor and covers labor and material costs for these upgrades. Income-eligible homeowners and landlords with income-eligible tenants are encouraged to apply. The program is not currently available to mobile home units.

Participants may receive up to $7,500 for a qualifying energy-efficient heat source replacement and up to $5,500 for a qualifying water heater replacement. These amounts may vary based on market conditions.

To qualify, properties must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be occupied by households earning 80% or less of the area median income.
• The current heat source and/or water heater must be more than 10 years old, in disrepair, or less than 80% efficient.
• The dwelling must generally comply with City code, such as having passed a visual lead hazard assessment or a rental inspection within the last two years.
• Occupants must have utility bills in their name and authorize access to energy usage data from Alliant Energy and/or Black Hills Energy for 24 months before and after installation.

Program details, including the income guidelines and the online application form, are available at cityofdubuque.org/energysavers.

For questions, contact City of Dubuque Climate Action Coordinator Michelle Kim at 563-580-3745 or mk**@***********ue.org