Important! Updated March 3, 2017. Rocky Mountain Power’s planned changes to the incentives associated with our energy efficiency program will become effective April 17, 2017. Changes include shifting evaporative cooler offerings from a post-purchase application to an instant incentive, as well as lowering incentives for certain evaporative cooler offerings. These changes affect purchases made or work completed on or after April 17, 2017. For questions, please email hes@rockymountainpower.net.

Important! Updated February 13, 2017. Rocky Mountain Power’s planned changes to the incentives and equipment qualifications associated with our energy efficiency program became effective March 30, 2017. Changes include additional qualified heat pump water heater products, the retirement of CFL bulbs and fixtures and the return of the wattsmart Starter Kit program. These changes affect purchases made or work completed on or after March 30, 2017. For questions, please email hes@rockymountainpower.net.

Windows

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Looking for a window of opportunity to garner serious savings? High-performance windows are the answer. We offer cash back for new windows that can reduce heat loss in the winter, keep your home comfortable in the summer, lessen noise and lower your energy bills.

Qualifications & Incentives

Product U-factor Requirements Customer Incentive
Windows Tier 1
For homes with electric heating
U-factor of 0.23-0.30 $1.00/ sq. ft.
Windows Tier 2
For homes with electric heating
U-factor of 0.22 or lower $3.00/ sq. ft.

Ensure the home qualifies:

  • Must be an existing home, not new construction
  • Work must comply with all building codes and standards

Requirements for windows:

  • U-Factor of no more than 0.30
  • An electric heating system must serve at least 80% of the home’s conditioned living space
  • Doors or skylights must be 80% glass by square footage and have a U-Factor of no more than 0.30 to qualify
  • Windows must be installed in finished or conditioned living spaces with permanently installed heating system
  • Windows must be installed in accordance with the specifications found in the Idaho Technical Specifications Manual
  • Windows may be installed by a Program-Eligible Contractor or self-installed by homeowner

Additional program rules:

  • Mail all documents so they are postmarked within 90 days of the qualifying service completion date
  • Windows must be installed within 90 days of purchase
  • Incentive cannot exceed project costs, self-installers are eligible for incentives on materials only
  • Incentives are limited to one-time installations within the qualified space of the home and will not exceed window purchase price
  • Window units that have previously received an incentive through the program do not qualify for additional incentives if replaced
  • For customers applying for multifamily properties, please contact the program at hesmultifamily@rockymountainpower.net for details on how to apply

Required documents:

*Applicable only to businesses and non-individual customers, including landlords, applying for incentives

Definitions:

Electrical heating is defined as a permanently installed system consisting of an electric furnace, heat pump, or electric zonal heating system (baseboard or ceiling/wall heaters) serving as the home's current primary heat source. Space heaters do not qualify.

Electric cooling is defined as a permanently installed, electric heat pump, or ducted electric central air conditioner serving as the home's current primary cooling source. Room air conditioners and evaporative coolers do not qualify.

Non-electric heating or cooling is defined as a heating or cooling system with gas, oil, wood stove, pellet stoves or propane serving as the home's current primary heating or cooling source.

​Please see the Incentive Application for a list of required documentation and additional terms and conditions. Incentives are subject to Idaho Utilities and Transportation Commission approval and may change with 45 days notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Customer Eligibility

Residential electric customers residing in the state of Idaho who purchase their electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on rate schedules 1 or 36 qualify. Landlords who own rental properties served by the company in the state of Idaho where the tenant is billed on rate schedules 1 or 36 also qualify for this program. You can locate your rate schedule on your bill or by calling 1-888-221-7070. Incentive checks are only issued in the name of the Rocky Mountain Power accountholder.

How to Apply

Windows may be self-installed by homeowners or installed by a contractor. Customers interested in using a contractor can find a participating contractor using the Idaho Participating Weatherization Contractors list. When choosing to use a contractor, review the Incentive Application with them to determine eligibility requirements, incentive qualifications and review the list of required documents to submit for an incentive.

Incentive Application and required documents must be postmarked within 90 days of the completed service (the date the work is completed). Incentive checks are issued within 45 days of receipt of the completed and approved Incentive Application. Checks are only payable to the account holder or property. Incentives are not to exceed the project cost. Work may be inspected for compliance. Incentives are subject to tariff approval and may change with 45 days notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Self-installers are eligible for incentives on materials only and documentation of U-Factors and square footage must be provided.

Remember to save your National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) window stickers for incentive processing. A copy of your windows manufacturer specification invoice clearly indicating the U-factor of each window may be submitted in lieu of your NFRC stickers.

Incentives are limited to one-time installations within the qualified space of the home and will not exceed window purchase price. Window units that have previously received an incentive through the program do not qualify for additional incentives if replaced.

You will need these items to apply online for your incentive:

  • Rocky Mountain Power account number
  • Electronic image of your receipt that shows the manufacturer name and model number of your new product

Important details:

  • Complete and submit your online application within 90 days of purchasing your new energy-efficient product.
  • Please allow six weeks plus mail service time for delivery of your incentive check after your application and receipt has been received and approved. Missing information may delay processing and delivery of your incentive check.
  • You can locate your account number on your statement as shown below.

Have you already applied? Track your incentive status online. Please allow 48 hours for your online application to load in our system.