The following rebates are available for residential electric energy efficiency measures. Space heating and weatherization offers apply to residential homeowners in Idaho who heat their homes primarily with Avista electricity.  Water heating offers apply to customers heating with Avista electric.  Conversion offers apply to Avista electric heat customers only.  Please see description below for complete rebate requirements. All programs are subject to change and request for rebate must be submitted within 90 days of job completion.  Offers apply to existing homes.  For new construction and new additions please refer to the Idaho New Construction Rebate form.

• New Construction ENERGY STAR® Homes Energy Star Home rebates will have an adjusted rebate amount and changes to program eligibility requirements. To receive current offer, rebate forms and documents must be submitted (or postmarked) to Avista no later than March 1, 2013.
• Air Source Heat Pump
  A $100 rebate is available for installation of a high efficiency central heat pump of 8.5 HSPF (heating efficiency) or greater and 14 SEER (cooling efficiency). For manufactured homes, systems must meet 7.7 HSPF and 13.0 SEER. Please make a note on rebate form to indicate manufactured home. HSPF verification requires an ARI certificate.  Ductless Heat Pumps do not qualify for this rebate.
• Variable Speed Motor
  A $100 rebate is available to Avista electric customers for installation of a primary heating system that incorporates a variable speed motor. This rebate may be combined with a high efficiency rebate.
• Water Heater
  A $30 rebate is available for installation of an electric water heater (tank type) of 0.93 EF (efficiency) or greater. EF verification requires an AHRI certificate. 
• Replacement of Electric Straight Resistance as Primary Heat
  A $750 rebate is available to Avista electric customers who replace electric  straight resistance as their primary heat (i.e. electric forced air furnace or electric baseboard heat) with a central natural gas heating system or central heat pump. Customer usage will be reviewed and must demonstrate 4,000 kilowatt hours of electric straight resistance space heat was utilized during the previous winter season.
• Electric to Natural Gas Water
  A $200 rebate is available to Avista electric customers who replace an electric water heater with a new natural gas water heater. Customer usage will be reviewed and must demonstrate electric straight resistance was the previous primary heat source.

Weatherization for Avista electric heated homes

Insulation must be contractor installed.  Contractor must certify existing and new levels of insulation and your bill must be itemized. Square footage, R-Value ratings, and cost must be itemized on the invoice in addition to the being listed on the rebate form.

• Please note: Rebates are available for the addition of new insulation that increases the R-Value by R10 or greater (both fitted/batt type and blown-in). Insulation must be installed only where such cavities separate conditioned from unconditioned areas of the residence.
• Ceiling and Attic Insulation
  A 25 cents per square foot rebate is available if existing insulation level is R-12 or less.
• Floor and Wall Insulation
  A 50 cent per square foot rebate is available if existing insulation is R-5 or less. Any insulation installed outside the cavity, such as siding applications, does not meet rebate requirements.  

HOME IMPROVEMENT REBATE Additional Conditions:

• The rebates listed are applicable to existing single and multifamily residences (up to a fourplex), including manufactured and modular homes.
• Rebates are not available for seasonal or recreational homes; homes must be a primary living residence.
• Only new equipment qualifies.
• Primary fuel used for space heat must be Avista electric to qualify.
• Primary fuel used for water heat must be Avista electric to qualify.
• Homeowners are responsible for complying with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Homeowners converting from electric heat may only receive one conversion rebate (either electric to heat pump or electric to natural gas).
• Avista will review your electric energy usage as part of the program eligibility requirements. The home must demonstrate at least 4,000 kilowatt-hours of space heat use during the previous winter heating season in order to be eligible for the rebate.
• Rebates will not exceed 50% of the actual measure cost.
• Efficiencies for space and water heating equipment are according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). 
• Rebates are paid directly to the homeowner.
• Requests for rebates must be submitted within 90 days of completion of energy efficiency measure.
• Avista and its agents may, upon reasonable notice, request access to customer's premises after payment for evaluation and measurement purposes.
• Allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing and payment of rebates.

Idaho new Construction rebates Eligibility and Guidelines

The following rebates are available for residential energy efficiency measures. Offers apply to residential homeowners in Idaho who heat their homes and hot water with Avista electric. Please see descriptions for complete rebate requirements. All programs are subject to change and request for rebate must be submitted within 90 days of job completion. Offers apply to existing homes. For new construction and new additions, please refer to the residential rebates for new construction.

• Air Source Heat Pump A $100 rebate is available for installation of a high efficiency heat pump of 8.5 HSPF (heating efficiency) or a 14.0 SEER (cooling efficiency) or greater (7.7 HSPF and 13.0 SEER for manufactured homes. Please be sure to check the box for manufactured on the form). HSPF verification requires an AHRI Certificate. Ductless Heat Pumps do not qualify for this rebate.
• Variable Speed Motor
  A $100 rebate is available for installation of a primary heating system that incorporates a variable speed motor.  This rebate may be combined with a high efficiency rebate.
• Water Heater  A $50 rebate is available for installation of an electric water heater (tank type) of 0.93 EF (efficiency) or greater. EF verification requires an AHRI certificate. 

NEW CONSTRUCTION REBATES Additional Conditions:

• The rebates listed are applicable to new construction single and multifamily residences (up to a fourplex), including manufactured and modular homes.
• Rebates are not available for seasonal or recreational homes; homes must be a primary living residence.
• Only new equipment qualifies.
• Primary fuel used for space heating must be Avista electric to qualify.
• Primary fuel used for water heating must be Avista electric to qualify.
• Homeowners are responsible for complying with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Efficiencies for space and water heating equipment are verified according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
• New Construction Residential Rebates are paid directly to the homeowner or builder.
• Rebates shall not exceed 50% of the actual measure cost.
• Request for rebates must be submitted within 90 days of completion of energy efficiency measure (or completion of home).
• Avista and its agents may, upon reasonable notice, request access to customer's premises after payment for evaluation and measurement purposes.
• A Copy of Energy Star Homes certificate must be submitted for Energy Star Homes rebate.
• Energy Star Home rebates are paid directly to the builder.
• Allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing and payment of rebates.