Idaho Power - Commercial Custom Efficiency Program
Administered by Idaho Power Company
Idaho Power's Custom Projects Program offers rebates for commercial or industrial energy-saving upgrades, paying either 20 cents per kWh saved annually or up to 70% of eligible project costs—whichever is less—for equipment like motors, HVAC, controls, and refrigeration systems. Submit a pre-application with cost estimates to customprojects@idahopower.com, and Idaho Power will coordinate inspections and verification before and after your project to confirm savings and issue your incentive check.
You can help customers access rebates of $0.20/kWh (capped at 70% of costs) for capital projects or $0.025/kWh (up to 100% of costs) for energy-management measures by supporting their pre-application submission with detailed cost and savings calculations. Idaho Power's program team reviews applications and coordinates measurement and verification inspections, so clear documentation of materials, labor, and projected electrical savings ensures smooth approval and payment.
The Custom Projects Program serves all commercial and industrial customers (including schools, nonprofits, and government entities) across Idaho Power's service area. Incentives are calculated on first-year electricity savings at tiered rates ($0.20/kWh for capital projects up to 70% cost-share; $0.025/kWh for O&M measures up to 100% cost-share), verified through pre- and post-project measurement and inspections. Program excludes measures already covered by Retrofit or New Construction programs, on-site generation, and used equipment; applicants submit via email and receive written pre-approval before proceeding.
Program details
- Program ID
- 3130
- Last updated
- 7/29/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial industrial local government nonprofit schools state government federal government tribal government institutional
- Technologies
- lighting lighting controls/sensors air conditioners compressed air energy mgmt. systems/building controls motors motor vfds processing and manufacturing equipment custom/others pending approval other ee commercial refrigeration equipment
Program summary
The Custom Projects Program provides financial incentives for Idaho Power’s business customers who make qualifying energy-saving improvements to their buildings or operations. Projects can be either capital upgrades (like new motors, HVAC systems, or pumps) or energy-management measures (such as system tune-ups or strategic energy planning). Incentives are based on first-year electricity savings and project costs, with limits: capital projects can earn up to $0.20 per kWh saved or 70% of costs, and energy-management projects up to $0.025 per kWh or 100% of costs. The process involves submitting a pre-application, completing energy assessments, and verifying energy savings post-project. Additional programs support low- or no-cost savings through workshops, tune-ups, air leak fixes, and ISO 50001 certification support. Idaho Power also offers free training on energy efficiency topics.
Contact & resources
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
