Idaho Power - Irrigation Efficiency Rewards Program

Idaho Power's Irrigation Efficiency Rewards Program offers three ways to earn cash incentives for upgrading to more efficient irrigation equipment: the Custom Incentive pays $0.30 per kilowatt-hour saved (up to 75% of project cost for existing systems or 10% for new systems), the Menu Incentive provides set payments for specific sprinkler parts like nozzles ($5 each) and gaskets ($2 each), and the Green Motors Program supports efficient motor replacements. To participate, you must be an Idaho Power customer on the Irrigation power rate; start by requesting a free energy evaluation from an Idaho Power agricultural representative, then submit an application with your bid and system documentation to receive your incentive check after installation is verified.

You can serve Idaho Power irrigation customers by helping them apply for and execute upgrades under this three-pronged incentive program—customers will need itemized bids from you for Custom Incentive projects, and you should be prepared to document equipment specifications, system drawings, and pump curves for applications. The Custom Incentive reimburses customers based on calculated electricity savings (currently $0.30/kWh or $540/kW), while the Menu Incentive offers streamlined payments for specific sprinkler components without requiring detailed engineering; all installed work must comply with Idaho Power Utility Rules, and customers must provide paid invoices to Idaho Power for verification before incentives are issued.

This rebate program targets Idaho Power's agricultural irrigation customers on the Irrigation rate schedule and operates through three parallel tracks: Custom Incentive (variable payments based on verified kWh or kW savings, capped at 75% of existing-system costs or 10% of new-system costs), Menu Incentive (fixed per-unit payments for approved sprinkler parts, limited to two measures per acre per three years), and the Green Motors Program. Program administration involves free energy evaluations conducted by agricultural representatives, technical verification of applications using system drawings and pump curves, and post-installation validation that equipment matches approved designs and complies with utility rules before check disbursement.