Services For Your Home

Residential Weatherization Program

Idaho Falls Power will conduct a free home energy audit for any IFP customer. We'll evaluate your insulation and windows and provide a written recommendation of energy efficiency improvements along with estimated costs of installation. Rebates or a zero interest loan program is offered to qualifying residential electric heat customers to install the recommended energy conservation measures. The program is available to owner-occupied homes and rental units with the owners signed permission. Mobile homes qualify for limited measures under this program.

REQUIREMENTS:

The residence must receive its electricity service from Idaho Falls Power.
The residence must have permanently installed electric heat.
An energy audit must be performed on the residence by Energy Services personnel prior to the purchase and/or installation of an energy conservation measure for that measure to be eligible for financing.

PROGRAM MEASURES

Ceiling insulation
Floor insulation or perimeter insulation
Wall insulation in 3 1/2 inch deep or greater wall cavities and unfinished walls
Knee wall insulation
Duct insulation
Clock thermostats, zonal line-voltage electronic thermostats
Air sealing (caulking, weatherstripping, duct sealing)
Windows and sliding doors (U.30 minimum)

FUNDING LEVEL

The program will loan up to 100% of the actual costs of installing recommended measures for qualifying homeowners, not to exceed 125% of the average cost of program measures, up to $5,000. Rebates are up to 25 cents/kWh, depending on the particular measure installed.

LOAN QUALIFICATIONS

Only available to customers with a good payment history with City utilities and services (i.e. no outstanding current balance, no disconnects for nonpayment, no delinquencies). Must have minimum of one year payment history with utility. Must have building owner's signed permission to participate.

LOAN TERMS

No interest; up to 60 months to repay; $25.00 administration charge; $100.00 minimum loan amount; $5,000.00 maximum loan amount. If applicant moves, ownership changes, or nonpayment occurs for three months any remaining balance will be immediately due and payable. Should the account become delinquent, it will be subject to disconnection of electric service.

PROCEDURES

After the home is analyzed you are encouraged to install recommended measures. You may either hire a contractor from IFP's approved installer list, and/or do the work yourself. If you hire a contractor, complete the following steps after the home analysis

Determine the recommended energy conservation measures you wish to complete, select contractors from the City's approved installers list, and secure bids for the work (two recommended)
Contact the Energy Services Office to arrange for a bid review, final determination of financing and a Notice to Proceed.
Notify the installer to commence with the work.
Contact the Energy Services Office when work is completed (usually done by the installer). A post-installation inspection is then conducted by an IFP inspector to insure that the installation meets the specifications of the IFP Energy Services Program.
Payment is then made to the Contractor for the allowable amount. It is the customer's responsibility to pay Contractor costs, in excess of the program loan amount.
The amount paid to the contractor will then be added to the customer's utility bill and will be payable in equal monthly installments. The monthly charge will appear as a separate line item on the utility bill and payment can be submitted with the regular utility payment.

BID GUIDELINES

While you are not required to accept the lowest bid, it may be to your advantage to accept the lowest bid. Since you will want your energy conservation work done for the lowest possible cost, it is recommended that you not share your bids among contractors, as this could tend to affect their bids. You may wish to contact installers about differences in bids on individual measures. BIDS MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE SECURED AND RETURNED TO THE CONSERVATION OFFICE WITHIN (14) DAYS FROM THE AUDIT DATE. IF YOU DECIDE TO DO SOME OF THE WORK YOURSELF CONTACT THE ENERGY SERVICES OFFICE TO REVIEW NECESSARY PROCEDURES, AS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE SAME STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED OF PARTICIPATING CONTRACTORS.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

The question of indoor air quality has been raised for homes whose owners wish to install air sealing measures under this program. The City will provide a brochure which explains the indoor air quality issue.

Simple steps, smart savings

IFP participates with other utilities in the region to “buy-down” the cost of CFL bulbs from the manufacturer, so the customer realizes lower costs in the retail stores. The bulbs are available at most regional chain stores, and may be promoted by individual stores under branding such as “Savings With A Twist” or “Change-A-Light, Change the World.”

Heating & Cooling

Rebates or zero interest loans to qualifying customers to install efficient heat pumps in new or existing buildings.

Appliances

Rebates or zero interest loans to qualifying customers to purchase and install efficient electric appliances.

Financing/Zero Interest Loans

Available to customers with a good payment history with City utilities and services

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New Home Programs

Homeowners can enjoy a 20% reduction in energy use compared to traditional building techniques.

Manufactured Home Programs

An $850 incentive is available.