Idaho Falls Power's Energy Efficiency Loan Program offers zero interest loans for qualifying customers to purchase and install efficient electric appliances and implement weatherization measures. The program will loan up to 100% of the actual cost of eligible measures for qualifying customers. Eligible measures and appliances include:

• Appliances
• Water heaters (minimum .94 energy factor)
• Heat pumps
• Refrigerators
• Freezers
• Compact fluorescent bulbs and LEDs
• Energy Star washing machines (1.72 MEF minimum)
• Electric rechargeable lawn mowers and weed trimmers
• Electronic thermostats
• Air conditioners
• Weatherization
  
• Ceiling insulation
• Floor/perimeter insulation
• Wall insulation in 3.5" deep or greater wall cavities and unfinished walls
• Knee wall insulation
• Duct insulation
• Clock thermostats, zonal line-voltage electronic thermostats
• Air sealing (caulking, weatherstripping, duct sealing
• Windows and sliding doors (U.30 minimum)

This program is only available to customers with a good payment history with City Utilities (i.e. no outstanding current balance, no disconnects for nonpayment, no delinquencies), and who have minimum of one year payment history with the utility. There is a $25 administration charge to apply. If non-payment occurs for three months, the remaining balance will be immediately due and payable with interest at 12% per year or electric service can be disconnected.  For more information, visit the program website.

The utility also offers rebates in lieu of loans.