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Idaho Power - Easy Upgrades for Simple Retrofits Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Idaho
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Compressed air, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE, Food Service Equipment, Vending Machine Controls, Personal Computing Equipment, Reflective Roofs, LED Lighting, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Website:
https://www.idahopower.com/ways-to-save/savings-for-your-business/retrofits/
Incentive Amount:
Lighting: Varies

HVAC/Controls
A/C or Heat Pumps: $30-$75/ton
Variable Refrigerator Flow Units: $75 - $100/ton
Chillers: $40-$80/ton
Economizer Repair: $50/ton
Air-Side Economizers: $100/ton
Evaporative Coolers: $200/ton
ECM: $100/motor
Hotel/Motel Room Control System: $75/ton
Variable Speed Drives on HVAC/Heat Pump Motors: $60-$100/hp
Variable Speed Drives on Potato or Onion Storage Shed Ventilation: $200/hp
Controls: $60 - $200/ton

Building Shell
Efficient Windows: $2.50/sq. ft.
Reflective Roof: $0.05/sq. ft.
Wall Insulation: $0.40-$0.55/sq. ft.
Ceiling Insulation: $0.35/sq. ft.
Other
Stationary Pump-Driven Block Heater: $200 - $1,500/unit
Block Heater Control: $50 - $100/unit
Notched V-Belt/Synchronous Belt: $5 - $35/hp
High-Volume, Low-Speed Fan: $2,000/fan

Food Service
Auto-Closers: $70 - $125/door
Anti-Sweat Heat Controls: $40/ln. ft.
Evaporator Fan Controls: $75/fan
ECM/PSC Evaporator Fan Motor: $60 - $100/motor
Floating Head Pressure/Floating Suction Pressure: $20 - $80/hp
Automatic High-Speed Freezer Door: $4,000 - $8,000/door
Strip Curtain: $150/curtain
Non-Cooled Snack control: $50/machine
Dishwashers: $200-$500
Ovens: $300-$1,100
Electric Fryers: $400
Electric Steamers: $80-$200
VFD on Kitchen Exhaust of Make-Up Air Fan: $200/hp

Compressed Air
Air Compressor VFD: $150/hp
Low Pressure Drop Filter: $7.5/hp
No-Loss Condensate Drain: $300/unit
Efficient Compressed Air Nozzle: $30 - $60/unit
Cycling Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryer: $2/CFM

Dairy/Agriculture
VSD on Milking Vacuum Pump: $250/hp
Stock Tank De-Icer: $50/unit

Office
Computer equipment: $10/unit

Laundry and Bath
Clothes Washer: $125
Commercial Showerhead: $9-$15

Custom: $0.18/kWh
Maximum Incentive:
100% of product price and labor costs
Custom: 70% of project cost
Equipment Requirements:
Consult program web site for details.
Administrator:
Idaho Power Company
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Utility:
Idaho Power Co
Last Updated:
04/24/2019
Funding Source
Conservation Program Funding Charge

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/ton30.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Heat pumps
Air conditioners
max $/ton75.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Heat pumps
Air conditioners
min $/ton70.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
max $/ton200.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
min $/horsepower60.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Motor VFDs
max $/horsepower200.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Motor VFDs
$/square foot2.5000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Windows
$/square foot0.0500
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Reflective Roofs
min $/square foot0.3500
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Building Insulation
max $/square foot0.5500
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Building Insulation
$/Unit50.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Vending Machine Controls
min $/Unit200.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Dishwasher
max $/Unit500.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Dishwasher
$/Unit10.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Personal Computing Equipment
$/Unit125.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Federal Government
Clothes Washers

Summary

Idaho Power offers incentives for its commercial and industrial customers in Idaho and Oregon to upgrade to more efficient equipment in their facilities. The utility provides rebates for lighting equipment and controls, HVAC equipment and controls, motors and controls, building shell, plug loads and food service equipment. This program is for Idaho Power commercial or industrial customers on rate Schedule 7 (Small General Service, Small Commercial), Schedule 9 (Large General Service, Large Commercial), or Schedule 19 (Large Power Service).

Customers interested in participating in the program must first submit a preliminary application if the expected incentive payments are above $1,000. Upon review and acceptance, the preliminary application will reserve the project’s incentive funds for up to 90 days. Final applications for pre-approved projects or small projects that do not need pre-approval must be submitted within 90 days of project completion. Customers can see how much they are eligible to receive by using the incentive calculation worksheets on the program website.