Builders can earn a cash incentive to build all-electric, energy-efficient, single-family homes in Idaho Power’s service area. Homes must be in the state of Idaho.
These homes must meet strict requirements that make them at least 10, 15 or 20% more energy efficient than homes built to standard state energy code.
Residential New Construction Program homes feature high-performance heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, high-efficiency windows, increased insulation values, tighter building shells and comfortable homeowners.
Incentive
Incentives are available to builders who construct homes with the following, above-code levels:
Tier | Incentive |
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1. 10% – 14.99% above state energy code | $1,200 |
2. 15% – 19.99% above state energy code | $1,500 |
3. 20% or more above state energy code | $2,000 |
Qualifications
- New home must be all-electric using heat pump technology and be constructed in Idaho Power’s service area.
- New home must be located in Idaho.
- Must be detached single-family or townhomes/multi-unit buildings, up to three stories in height and where living units are not stacked. For example, attached, side -by -side townhomes or condos will qualify.
- Incentive available to builders who construct homes that are a 10, 15 or 20% above state energy code. The incentive is paid to the builder.
- Must contract with a RESNET-certified HERS Rater recognized by Idaho Power before construction begins.
- Meet savings thresholds that are calculated by REM/Rate, an energy modeling software.
Eligibility
- Contractors who build in Idaho Power’s service area.
- New home must be located in Idaho (this program is not available in Oregon).
How to Apply
- Hire one of the following RESNET-certified HERS Raters recognized by Idaho Power:
ARCXIS
Boise, ID
651-393-5255
Greenworks, Inc.
Ketchum, ID
208-721-2922
Your rater will:
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- Work with you, pre-construction, to ensure your home design will achieve program requirements.
- Perform the required energy modeling using the REM/Rate modeling tool.
- Perform site inspections and testing.
- Upload the REM/Rate data into the regional AXIS database for savings calculations.
- Maintain, complete and submit all required technical documentation.
- Complete and submit the following to Idaho Power upon project groundbreaking:
- Idaho Power Residential Application & Agreement. An application is required for each home you are applying for an incentive on.
- Current W9 form.
- Completed forms can be emailed to bartehowell@girlyguts.com, or mailed to: Idaho Power
Residential New Construction Pilot Program
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707 - Incentive will be paid upon completion of construction and verification that savings thresholds have been met. In addition, all quality -assurance (QA) verification inspections must be successfully passed for incentive payment. Review the program’s Terms and Conditions.
Program Assistance
For help, call Idaho Power Customer Service weekdays between 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mountain Time at 208-388-2323, or outside the Treasure Valley at 1-800-488-6151. You may also email Becky Arte-Howell at bartehowell@girlyguts.com.
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