Idaho Power - New Building Efficiency Program
Administered by Idaho Power Company
This rebate program is designed for commercial and industrial building projects in Oregon served by Idaho Power. You can earn cash incentives for incorporating energy-efficient equipment like LED lighting, high-efficiency HVAC systems, variable speed drives, and refrigeration upgrades that exceed code requirements—submit a preliminary application before construction starts and a final application with invoices and equipment specs within 90 days of completion to receive payment.
Idaho Power reimburses commercial and industrial customers for prescriptive measures exceeding code, with custom projects eligible for up to 70% of project costs at 20 cents per kilowatt hour saved; you can support your customers by ensuring qualifying equipment specifications are provided early, and design professionals who assist with applications may earn a separate Professional Assistance incentive paid directly to you.
This prescriptive and custom rebate program serves Oregon commercial and industrial new construction, major renovations, and expansions through cash incentives covering lighting, HVAC, controls, refrigeration, and other measures; it requires preliminary applications before completion and final documentation within 90 days, with design assistance available through University of Idaho's Integrated Design Lab and cost-effectiveness evaluated under Oregon's Total Resource Cost Test methodology starting in 2020.
Program details
- Program ID
- 3129
- Last updated
- 7/29/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial construction industrial federal government installers/contractors
- Technologies
- clothes washers lighting lighting controls/sensors chillers heat pumps air conditioners energy mgmt. systems/building controls motor vfds comprehensive measures/whole building custom/others pending approval other ee reflective roofs commercial refrigeration equipment
Program summary
Idaho Power offers incentives to commercial and industrial customers who incorporate energy-efficient features into new construction and major renovation projects. The program provides cash incentives for exceeding code requirements in areas such as lighting, HVAC, controls, refrigeration, appliances, compressed air systems, and building shell improvements. Incentives are available for specific technologies, like high-efficiency air conditioners, LED lighting, variable speed drives, and ENERGY STAR® appliances. Custom project incentives are also available for energy-saving measures not listed. A preliminary application is required before project completion, and a final application with supporting documentation must be submitted within 90 days after completion. Design assistance is available through the University of Idaho’s Integrated Design Lab, and architects or engineers may be eligible for a bonus incentive for helping complete the application process. For more details, see here or contact their Customer Care Team.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- retrofit@idahopower.com
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
