IDEA Air Source Heat Pump-Electric Furnace Rebate

Offered to customers of participating Idaho Energy Authority utilities who meet eligibility requirements.

Pre-approval is strongly encouraged. Please apply before work is scheduled.

Eligible homes

Existing single-family Site Built (4 units or less) or Manufactured homes.
ONLY homes with existing Electric Forced Air Furnace qualify.
New residential construction and multifamily buildings are not eligible.

Qualified projects

New, centrally-ducted Air Source Heat Pump is home’s first heat pump of any type.
The heat pump must be installed by a licensed contractor.
The new equipment must be tested and certified by the Air conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
The system’s AHRI certificate demonstrates the minimum efficiency requirement is met.
Please submit AHRI with the pre-approval paperwork. If the system changes for any reason, a new AHRI is required with the final paperwork. If the AHRI was not submitted at the time of pre-approval the AHRI must be received with the final paperwork to finalize the rebate.

Minimum efficiency requirement

7.5 HSPF2 and 14.3 SEER2
or
8.8 HSPF and 15 SEER

Rebate amounts

Non-Variable Speed: $1,000
Variable Speed: $1,200

Payment method

The rebate would be paid to the utility account holder or the property owner if they paid for the upgrade. Payment to any other party requires a completed rebate assignment form.

Rebate Assignment payment option
The IDEA utility customer may agree to release the rebate for payment directly to a contractor or other responsible party by using an IDEA Rebate Assignment.

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2Installation Information

3Applicant Information

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Utility Name

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Utility Timeline

Basic home information and the new heat pump's AHRI Certificate are needed for pre-approval.

If you are applying after installation is complete, you will need the final invoice.

What is your Electric Utility?*

To qualify, you must be a customer with one of the following participating Idaho Energy Authority (IDEA) utilities.

Who is submitting this application?*

Homeowner

Contractor

Property Manager

Tenant

Other

Contractor Business Name*

For the contractor performing the new heat pump installation.

Contractor Phone or Email*

Name of Contact Person for Contractor*

Contractor Phone*

Contractor Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Are you the Utility Account Holder named on the electric bill at the Installation Address?

Yes

Please verify your response by referring to the name(s) on the home's electric utility account. Look at a current bill statement or the utility's online account. If you are not sure, please call your utility before proceeding with the rest of this form.

Who is the Utility Account Holder named on the electric bill at the Installation Address?

Please respond to the best of your knowledge. However, you may leave this field empty to complete the form, if necessary.

Home Type*

New Construction does not qualify.

Site Built Home (4 units or less)

Manufactured Home

What is the home's primary heating system, prior to the new heat pump?*

Heat Pump

Electric Forced Air Furnace

Electric Zonal (wall, baseboards, ceiling, space heaters)

Gas or Oil Forced Air Furnace

Wood or Pellet Stove

No Existing Heat

Your home is not eligible for the rebate. Thank you for your interest.

Year home was built*

Use estimate if needed.

Home Square Footage*

Interior living space

Foundation Type*

Crawlspace

Full Basement

Half Basement

Slab

Does the home have existing Central Air Conditioning?*

Yes

Will your home use a backup heat source, after installation of the new heat pump?*

Yes

What is your backup heat source?*

Please note: At this time, VRF technologies (also known as VRV) do not qualify for the residential conversion from Electric Forced-Air Furnace to Air Source Heat Pump rebate.

Manufacturer*

Outdoor Unit Model Number*

Is your new heat pump's capacity more than 5 tons?*

Yes

Is the heat pump installation complete?*

Yes

Optional: Installation specifications and best practices (for recommendations, not rebate requirements)

Proposed Installation Date*

Month

Day

Year

If work is not completed within the 6-month pre-approval period, a new application must be submitted.

Installation Date*

Month

Day

Year

AHRI VERIFICATION

This information must be provided by the contractor.

Do you have the AHRI Certificate for your new heat pump?*

Yes

Do you have the AHRI reference number only, instead of a document of the certificate?*

Yes

This information is required to complete this form. If you are not the installer, please check with the contractor.

AHRI Certified Reference Number*

Upload AHRI Certificate*

If the installed outdoor unit shown on the final invoice differs from the model given in a pre-approval, new AHRI information will be required for final approval.

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

VARIABLE SPEED / INVERTER DRIVEN OR NONVARIABLE SPEED

This information must be provided by the contractor.

If there is a higher rebate amount for a Variable Speed model, proof that the new outdoor compressor is variable speed or inverter-driven must be provided.

Documentation can be obtained from the BPA Ducted Variable Speed Heat Pump Reference List (Excel download) or by using the manufacturer's information.

Is the new heat pump variable speed or inverter driven?*

Yes

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Upload Documentation for Variable Speed/Inverter Driven*

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Upload Manufacturer's Specifications*

The contractor must provide the manufacturer's specification sheet for Columbia River PUD engineering review.

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Upload Final Invoice*

The final invoice must include: contractor and customer names with the installation address, job description with model number(s) of installed equipment, purchase date, and total installed cost. NOTE: The Outdoor Unit model number on the final invoice must match the AHRI Certificate.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Installation Address*

For the home receiving the new heat pump.

Street Address City State ZIP Code

What is the home’s residence status?*

Owner occupied

Renter/Tenant occupied

Other

Your Name*

First Last

Utility Account Holder Name*

First Last

Utility Account Number

Who should receive the rebate payment?*

Homeowner

Contractor

Property Manager

Other

Is this project a tenant improvement?

Select Yes only if you are the tenant and you are the customer who is responsible for paying the project cost.

Yes

Who should receive the rebate payment?*

Myself

Contractor

A Rebate Assignment is required to issue a payment to someone other than the Utility Account Holder or Property Owner who is paying for the project. See the Rebate Assignment page (linked above) for instructions and to download the separate form.

Your Primary Phone Number*

Primary Phone Type*

Mobile

Land line

Secondary Phone Number

Home Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Email (optional)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Should the rebate check be sent to a different Mailing Address than the Installation Address?*

Yes

Mailing Address*

If the rebate is paid with a check, it will be mailed to this address.

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Application Notes

Please insert any notes that you would like us to review with your application. (This is not required to submit the application.)

Terms & Conditions*

I agree to the Terms & Conditions

I understand that:

Rebate(s) may be changed or discontinued at any time.

The equipment/product(s) must be installed to program requirements and specifications. I accordingly certify that I, or my contractor, have reviewed the specifications prior to beginning work.

The equipment/product(s) must be installed in compliance with federal, state and local building and environmental codes and manufacturer instructions.

When selecting a contractor, it is the applicant’s responsibility to request proof of insurance and licensing that meets state requirements. Validating qualifications before work begins is strongly recommended.

By completing this document, I certify that the equipment/product(s) are installed at the address indicated on this application, and that this address is within service territory.
Discrepancies in the application’s information can invalidate the rebate request.

This program is provided in partnership with Bonneville Power Administration and utilizes federal funding. Project information may be shared for processing or compliance purposes.

The applicant assumes the responsibility of any loss or damages that may occur in connection with the upgrade.

Does not endorse any particular manufacturer, contractor, or product.

Reserves the right to inspect completed work and installed product(s).

Disclaims any warranty, whether expressed or implied, regarding the energy efficiency improvement(s) listed on this application for any equipment, materials or labor associated with installation, maintenance, repair, or any energy savings associated with use.

Does not accept any liability resulting from participation in a rebate program.

By submitting this application, I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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Please allow 8 to 10 weeks to receive rebate, after receipt of all required documentation.

Last Update: 10/17/24