Idaho Power - New Building Efficiency Program

Last updated: May 24, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Utility
Category:Financial Incentive
State:Idaho
Incentive Type:Rebate Program
Web Site:https://www.idahopower.com/ways-to-save/savings-for-your-business/new-construction-major-renovations/
Administrator:Idaho Power Company
Funding Source:Conservation Charge
Utilities:Idaho Power Co
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motor VFDs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE, Reflective Roofs, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount:Interior Light Load Reduction: $0.10 - $0.30/sq. ft Exterior Light Load Reduction: $200/kW below code Daylight Photo Controls: $0.25/sq. ft Ocupancy Sensors: $25/sensor Exit Signs: $7.50/sign Air Conditioning Units: $30 - $75/ton Variable Refrigerant Flow Units: $75 - $100/ton Air Side Economizers: $75/ton Chillers: $40 - $80/ton Direct Evaporative Coolers: $200/ton High Volume Low Speed Fan: $2,000/fan Reflective Roof: $0.05/sq. ft. Energy Management System: $60 - $90/ton of cooling controlled Guest Room Energy Management System: $50/ton of cooling controlled Variable Speed Drives: $60 - $250/hp Laundry Machines: $125/unit EnergyStar Undercounter Dishwashers: $200/unit EnergyStar Commercial Dishswashers: $500/unit Refrigeration Controls: $10 - $40/hp Condensers: $20/ton Refrigerator/Freezer Strip Curtains: $150/unit Automatic Door: $4,000 - $8,000/door Smart Power Strip: $10/unit Air Compressor: $150/hp Condensate Drain: $300/unit Drop Filter: $7.50/hp Compressed Air Dryer: $2/CFM Compressed Air Nozzle: $30/unit
Maximum Incentive:No incentive cap
Eligible System Size:See program details on website
Equipment Requirements:See program details on website
Installation Requirements:See program details on website

Incentives

Technologies:Lighting
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 0.10 $/square foot
Technologies:Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is 25.00 $/Unit, The incentive is 0.25 $/square foot
Technologies:Air conditioners
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The system size has a minimum of 6.00 Tons, The system size has a maximum of 25.00 Tons, The incentive is 30.00 $/ton
Technologies:Reflective Roofs
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is 0.05 $/square foot
Technologies:Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 50.00 $/ton, The incentive has a maximum of 100.00 $/ton
Technologies:Motor VFDs
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 60.00 $/horsepower, The incentive has a maximum of 250.00 $/horsepower
Technologies:Dishwasher
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 200.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a maximum of 500.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Clothes Washers
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive is 125.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Sectors:Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 10.00 $/horsepower, The incentive has a maximum of 40.00 $/horsepower, The incentive is 20.00 $/ton
Technologies:Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Sectors:Construction, Installers/Contractors
Parameters:The incentive is 10.00 % of cost

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. I

Third-party architects or engineers who support participants with designing energy efficiency measures or the supporting documentation are eligible to receive an incentive equal to 10% of the participants total incentive, up to $2,500. 

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