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Radio Interview – Keep Warm With Heat Pumps
Winter will be here soon, but there is still time to install and get cash back on a heat pump. In this interview, Chris Fleming recommends listeners visit our website to learn about energy efficiency opportunities, how to save money, and so much more. If you missed Chris’ October interview, click here.
Program Updates – Idaho
October 2, 2023
This document was originally shared on August 17, 2023.
Changes to Wattsmart Homes Program in Idaho
As part of the Company’s efforts for continual improvement, Rocky Mountain Power is planning changes to the Wattsmart Homes program in Idaho, effective October 2, 2023. As summarized in the tables below, these changes include incentive adjustments for engine block heater controls and New Homes heat pumps to better align with market conditions and maintain cost effectiveness. Any incentive amounts for current Program offerings that are not mentioned in the tables below will remain unchanged. Existing incentive terms and conditions still apply. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us.
Engine Block Heater Control and Heat Pump Incentives
It is the Company’s intent to make ongoing adjustments to the incentives for certain measures in response to market conditions (changes in material costs, product availability, price competition, etc.), and stay in alignment with the Company’s defined savings targets, incentive budget, and cost- effectiveness requirements.
Program Updates – Wyoming
September 16, 2023
This document was originally shared on August 17, 2023.
Changes to Wattsmart Homes Program in Wyoming
As part of the Company’s efforts for continual improvement, Rocky Mountain Power is planning changes to the Wattsmart Homes program in Wyoming, effective September 16, 2023. As summarized in the table below, these changes include incentive adjustments for engine block heater controls to better align with market conditions. Any incentive amounts for current Program offerings that are not mentioned below will remain unchanged. Existing incentive terms and conditions still apply. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us.
Engine Block Heater Control and Heat Pump Incentives
| Equipment Type | Sub-Category | Qualifications | Currently Offered Incentive |
Offered Incentive Effective Sept. 16, 2023 |
| Engine Block Heater Control | Thermostatically Controlled | — | $100 | $125 |
It is the Company’s intent to make ongoing adjustments to the incentives for certain measures in response to market conditions (changes in material costs, product availability, price competition, etc.) and stay in alignment with the Company’s defined savings targets, incentive budget, and cost-effectiveness requirements.
Program Updates – Utah
March 6, 2023
Changes to Wattsmart Homes Program in Utah
Utah Smart Plugs
Due to changes in market conditions, the incentive level for smart plugs is changing. The table below displays the incentive level for purchases prior to March 6, 2023.
Measure
Category
Incentive Prior to
March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
Smart Plugs
Smart Accessories
Up to $10
Utah Engine Block Heater Controllers
Due to changes in market conditions, the incentive level for engine block heater controllers is changing. The table below displays the incentive level for purchases prior to March 6, 2023.
Measure
Category
Incentive Prior to
March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
Engine Block Heater Controllers
Smart Accessories
Up to $100
Utah Dual Fuel Heat Pumps
Due to the increase in the federal minimum standard for heat pump ratings as well as participation needs, changes to the tiering structure of the Dual Fuel Heat Pump requirements are necessary. Market feedback has also indicated the need for the broadening of Dual Fuel Heat Pumps existing system requirements, which will allow for a more encompassing measure and be more beneficial to the market. The allowance of no existing central air conditioning will better serve low to moderate income communities. The new tiers and requirements will be added to the Wattsmart Homes program effective March 6, 2023, summarized in the table and language below.
Measure
Category
Incentive Prior to
March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
Incentive Effective
March 6, 2023
Dual Fuel Heat Pump – Tier 1 – HSPF 8.5 / SEER 14 / AFUE 90 or higher – SF
HVAC
$1400 / $200
Tier retired
Dual Fuel Heat Pump – Tier 2 – HSPF 9.0 / SEER 15 / AFUE 90 or higher – SF
HVAC
$1600 / $200
New Tier 1 – HSPF 9.0 / SEER 15 / AFUE 90 or higher – SF – $1600 / $200
Dual Fuel Heat Pump – Tier 3 – HSPF 9.5 / SEER 17 / AFUE 90 or higher – SF
HVAC
$1800 / $200
New Tier 2 – HSPF 9.5 / SEER 16 / AFUE 90 or higher – SF – $1800 / $200
Program rule prior to March 6, 2023:
Customer’s applying for electric cooling incentives must have a permanently installed ducted central air conditioner or heat pump that cools at least 80% of the home’s conditioned floor area.
Program rule effective March 6, 2023:
The previous primary system must have been a permanently installed natural gas or propane ducted system that served at least 80% of the home’s conditioned living space.
It is the Company’s intent to make ongoing adjustments to the incentives for certain measures in response to market conditions (changes in material costs, product availability, price competition, etc.) and stay in alignment with the Company’s defined savings targets, incentive budget, and cost-effectiveness requirements.
