Wattsmart homes for builders

Rebates and qualifications

Ensure single-family home qualifies:

• Must be new construction, not an existing home.
• Multifamily homes up to 3 units per foundation qualify

Performance program rules:

• Home must have electric heating or cooling which is included in the HERS modeling.
• Home must be site built and verifiable and testable following ENERGY STAR and RESNET™ requirements.
• Homes that are built off-site but follow the state/local/regional codes qualify for new construction rebates.
• Home must meet all individual program requirements for each measure, including homes built off site.
• Home cannot use on-site generation to achieve modeled energy savings.
• HERS modeling software must be approved by RESNET™ at the time of modeling.
• Homes must meet current code requirements for duct leakage and air infiltration.
• Rocky Mountain Power Pay for Performance, ENERGY STAR, and Connected Thermostat measures may be combined. 
• A whole home Pay for Performance incentive cannot be combined with the stand-alone rebates (CAC, HPWH, DFHP, GSHP).
• Rebate application must be received within 180 days of the Certificate of Occupancy issuance date or equivalent from the governing municipality.

Stand-alone measure program rules:

• Home must have electric heating or cooling.
• Review the complete list of requirements for each stand-alone measure.
• Home must meet all building codes and standards requirements, including homes built off site.
• Home must meet all individual program requirements for each service completed.
• Rebate application must be received within 180 days of the Certificate of Occupancy issuance date or equivalent from the governing municipality.
• If applying for a multifamily property (up to 3 units per foundation), please submit one application per unit.
• For properties with 4 or more units per foundation, please see our custom Multifamily Program.

Required documentation for performance measures:

• HERS file
• Copy of fuel summary report
• Copy of ENERGY STAR certification (if applicable)
• Brand and model of equipment (if the home included above code equipment)

Required documentation for stand-alone measures:

• Brand, model, and equipment efficiency
• AHRI certificate

Rebates are associated with the most recent tariff filing approved by the Utah Public Service Commission. All rebates are subject to change with 45 days’ notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Customer eligibility

Residential electric customers residing in the state of Utah who purchase their electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on rate schedules 1, 2 or 3 qualify. Landlords who own rental properties served by the company in the state of Utah where the tenant is billed on rate schedules 1, 2 or 3 also qualify for this program. You can locate your rate schedule on your bill or by calling 1-888-221-7070. Rebate checks are only issued in the name of the Rocky Mountain Power account holder.

Rebates and qualifications

Ensure single-family home qualifies:

• Must be new construction, not an existing home.
• Electrically cooled or heated homes qualify

HERS program rules:

• To be eligible for gas heat HERS rebates, an air conditioner must be installed and included in the HERS modeling.
• Home must be site built and verifiable and testable following ENERGY STAR and RESNET™ requirements.
• Homes that are built off-site but follow the state/local/regional codes qualify for new construction rebates.
• Home must meet all individual program requirements for each service completed, including homes built off site.
• Home cannot use on-site generation to achieve HERS index.
• HERS modeling software must be approved by RESNET™ at the time of modeling.
• Homes must meet current code requirements for duct leakage and air infiltration.
• Rocky Mountain Power HERS and ENERGY STAR measures may be combined. If seeking the ENERGY STAR rebate, the HERS index used for ENERGY STAR certification must meet the utility's HERS requirements.
• Whole home performance measures (HERS) cannot be combined with the stand-alone measures (CAC, HPWH, DFHP, GSHP).
• Rebate application must be received within 90 days of the Certificate of Occupancy issuance date or equivalent from the governing municipality.

Stand-alone measure program rules:

• Review the complete list of requirements for each stand-alone measure.
• Home must meet all building codes and standards requirements, including homes built off site.
• Home must meet all individual program requirements for each service completed.
• Rebate application must be received within 90 days of the Certificate of Occupancy issuance date or equivalent from the governing municipality.

Required documentation for performance measures:

• HERS file
• Copy of HERS summary report
• Copy of ENERGY STAR certification (if applicable)
• Brand and model of equipment (if the home included above code equipment)

Required documentation for stand-alone measures:

• Brand, model and equipment efficiency
• AHRI certificate
• For a new manufactured home submission, please fill out and send in this application.

Rebates are associated with the most recent tariff filing approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. All rebates are subject to 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. Rebate checks are only issued in the name of the Rocky Mountain Power account holder.