Energy Efficiency Rebates

Idaho Power - New Building Efficiency Program

Idaho Power Co commercial energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Idaho Power offers incentives for its commercial and industrial customers in Idaho and Oregon to install new equipment above code in participating facilities. The utility provides rebates for lighting controls, HVAC equipment, and controls, building shell measures, appliances using electrically-heated water, and refrigeration. 

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). Only projects that are part of a new building, an expansion to an existing building, or a major renovation can qualify. Idaho Power also offers Custom Efficiency incentives for complex projects and Easy Upgrades for Simple Retrofits for commercial and industrial customers with projects that may not qualify for the Building Efficiency incentives. All Building Efficiency final applications must be submitted within 90 days of project completion. Extensive program details can be found on the program website. 

An incentive is available for the third-party architect or engineer that supports the participant with the technical aspects of the project and required supporting documentation that is necessary to complete the incentive process. The professional is eligible for an incentive equal to 20% of the participant’s total incentive, up to a maximum of $5,000.

eligible technologies
Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motor VFDs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE, Reflective Roofs, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
website
https://www.idahopower.com/ways-to-save/savings-for-your-business/new-construction-major-renovations/
program administrator
Idaho Power Company
funding source
Conservation Charge
program notes
February 9, 2016
Program changes took effect in July 2014 for Idaho customers. 
April 24, 2019
Annual review, changes to incentives.
June 10, 2022
Annual review, updated program details and confirmed eligible incentive categories
August 4, 2023
Annual review, no changes
What cities does Idaho Power Co cover?
The following cities are in the Idaho Power Co service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Aberdeen, Adrian, Albion, Almo, American Falls, Arbon, Arimo, Atlanta, Atomic City, Baker City, Bancroft, Banks, Bellevue, Blackfoot, Bliss, Boise, Bridgeport, Brogan, Bruneau, Buhl, Burley, Burns, Caldwell, Cambridge, Carey, Carmen, Cascade, Castleford, Challis, Corral, Council, Declo, Deeth, Dietrich, Dillon, Donnelly, Downey, Drewsey, Durkee, Eagle, Eden, Emmett, Fairfield, Filer, Firth, Fort Hall, Fruitland, Garden City, Garden Valley, Gibbonsville, Glenns Ferry, Gooding, Grand View, Greenleaf, Grouse Creek, Hagerman, Hailey, Halfway, Hammett, Hansen, Harper, Hazelton, Hereford, Heyburn, Hill City, Holbrook, Homedale, Horseshoe Bend, Howe, Huntington, Idaho City, Idaho Falls, Imnaha, Indian Valley, Inkom, Ironside, Jackpot, Jackson, Jamieson, Jerome, Jordan Valley, Joseph, Juntura, Ketchum, Kimberly, King Hill, Kuna, Lava Hot Springs, Leadore, Lemhi, Letha, Lowman, Lucile, Mackay, Malad City, Malta, Marsing, May, Mccall, Mccammon, Melba, Meridian, Mesa, Middleton, Midvale, Mountain Home, Mountain Home A F B, Murphy, Murtaugh, Nampa, New Meadows, New Plymouth, North Fork, Notus, Nyssa, Oakley, Ola, Ontario, Oxbow, Parma, Paul, Payette, Picabo, Pingree, Placerville, Pocatello, Pollock, Prairie City, Richfield, Richland, Riggins, Riverside, Rockland, Rogerson, Rupert, Salmon, Shelley, Shoshone, Shoup, Springfield, Star, Sun Valley, Sweet, Tendoy, Twin Falls, Unity, Vale, Weiser, Wells, Wendell, Westfall, White Bird, Wilder, Wisdom, Yellow Pine