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Idaho Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Idaho
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Furnaces, Heat pumps, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Motors, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE
Website:
https://www.idahopower.com/ways-to-save/savings-for-your-home/rebates-and-offers/
Incentive Amount:
Home Energy Audit: $346 (electrically heated home); $296 (homes using other fuels)
Air Source Heat Pump: $250 - $800 (Existing Homes); $400 (New Construction)
Water Source Heat Pump (Open Loop): $500 - $1,000 (Existing Homes); $1,000 (New Construction)
Evaporative Cooler: $150
Ductless Heat Pumps: $750
Duct Sealing: $350
Whole House Fan: $200
Electronically Commutated Motor: $50 (Homeowner); $150 (Licensed Contractor)
Smart Thermostat: $75
Heat Pump Water Heater: $300
ENERGY STAR Manufactured Home: $1,000 rebate plus $200 rebate for contractors
New Construction Pilot Program (contractors building a new electrically-heated home 20% above code): $1,500
Energy-Saving Kits: Free; Include LED light bulbs, digital thermometer, and water saving tools
Equipment Requirements:
See program website.
Applicable Sectors:
Construction, Residential, Installers/Contractors, Low Income Residential
Utility:
Idaho Power Co
Last Updated:
04/24/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit250.0000
Heat pumps
max $/Unit1000.0000
Heat pumps
$350.0000
Construction
Residential
Installers/Contractors
Low Income Residential
Duct/Air sealing
$/Unit150.0000
Construction
Installers/Contractors
Motors
$/Unit50.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Motors
$/Unit75.0000
Construction
Residential
Installers/Contractors
Low Income Residential
Programmable Thermostats
$1000.0000
Construction
Residential
Installers/Contractors
Low Income Residential
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building

Summary

Idaho Power offers a variety of incentives for residential customers in Idaho and Oregon.  Customers may receive a complete home energy audit (including installation of select improvements) for $99 for all-electric homes or $149 for homes with gas, propane, or other fuel sources. 

The Heating and Cooling Program offers incentives for residential customers who purchase and have installed qualifying heat pumps, evaporative coolers, and other equipment that meet program requirements. The equipment must be installed by a participating contractor.  Rebates in this program may vary according to whether the equipment is installed in new or existing homes.  

Existing homes that use electric heat may qualify for Idaho Power's Home Improvement Program, which offers incentives for attic, wall, and floor insulation as well as windows.  These incentives are offered on a per square foot basis. 

Through the Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes program, Idaho home builders can receive a $1,000 rebate for building homes at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to standard code. Customers who purchase a new, all-electric, ENERGY STAR manufactured home are eligible for a $1,000 rebate. 

Residential customers may receive a free energy-saving kit that includes LED light bulbs, a digital thermometer, a high-efficiency showerhead, faucet aerators, a shower timer and water flow-rate test bag. 

Idaho Power also offers bill credits for AC cycling, promotional pricing on ENERGY STAR lighting, energy education, loans of appliance energy use meters and fridge and freezer recycling.

For more information on program guidelines and incentives, visit the utility's web site or contact Idaho Power.