Idaho

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Avista Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Incentives Program

Last DSIRE Review: 10/22/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Idaho
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Heat recovery, Steam-system upgrades, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Motors, Motor VFDs, Agricultural Equipment, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Personal Computing Equipment, Data Center Equipment, Retro-Commissioning Study, Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Industrial, Installer/Contractor
Amount:	Motor Rewind: $1/HP Motors: $50 - $750 (TEFC); $50 - $875 (ODP) Power management for PC Networks: $10/controlled unit VFD Fans: $80/HP VFD Cooling Pump: $85/HP VFD Heating Pump: $100/HP Clothes Washer: $200 Retro-Commissioning Study: $0.10/conditioned sq. ft. (agents receive $0.02/kWh) Insulation: $0.28--$0.35/sq. ft. New Windows: $1/sq. ft. Retrofit Windows: $3.50/sq. ft. Standby Generator Block Heater: $400 Custom: $0.08 - $0.20/kWh saved in first year
Maximum Incentive:	50% of cost See individual programs on Avista web site for incentive details
Eligible System Size:	Motor Rewind: 1 - 15 HP
Equipment Requirements:	See individual programs on Avista web site for equipment details Motors: Must be new motors that are in continuous operation and must be listed on the CEE Premium Efficiency Motors
Installation Requirements:	PC Power Management Software: Must achieve minimum average savings of 120 annual kWh per controlled PC
Start Date:	1/1/2011
Web Site:	http://www.avistautilities.com/business/rebates/washington_idaho/...

Summary:

Avista Utilities offers numerous incentives to commercial and industrial customers to increase the energy efficiency of customer facilities or equipment. Incentive options are available for heating and cooling equipment, refrigeration, lighting, motors, variable frequency drives, vending machine controls, appliances, personal computers, retro-commissioning, and other energy efficient measures. Below is a list of available programs. See the program web site above to view specific details and contact Avista in the early stages of project development.

Site-Specific Energy Efficiency Incentives Program
Commercial Lighting Program
Commercial HVAC Variable Frequency Drive Initiative
Power Management for Personal Computer (PC) Networks
Commercial Clothes Washer Rebate Program
Retro-Commissioning Rebate Program

Contact:

	Avista Utilities Customer Service P.O. Box 3727 Spokane, WA 99220 Phone: (800) 227-9187 Web Site: https://www.avistautilities.com/business/accountexec/Pages/default.aspx

	Avista Utilities PO Box 3727 Spokane, WA 99220 Phone: (800) 227-9187 E-Mail: AskAvista@AvistaUtilities.com Web Site: http://www.avistautilities.com/business/pages/default.aspx

Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.

While the DSIRE staff strives to provide the best information possible, the DSIRE staff, the N.C. Solar Center, N.C. State University and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. make no representations or warranties, either express or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of the information. The DSIRE staff, the N.C. Solar Center, N.C. State University and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. disclaim all liability of any kind arising out of your use or misuse of the information contained or referenced on DSIRE Web pages.

Copyright 2012 - 2013 North Carolina State University, under NREL Subcontract No. XEU-0-99515-01. Permission granted only for personal or educational use, or for use by or on behalf of the U.S. government. North Carolina State University prohibits the unauthorized display, reproduction, sale, and/or distribution of all or portions of the content of the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) without prior, written consent.