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Energy FinAnswer - New Construction/Major Renovation Projects

Get information on Energy FinAnswer for new construction and major renovation projects below:
How it works (program steps)
Letter of intent
Who is eligible?
How much are the incentives?

What qualifies and what doesn't
When you get paid
Other companies that have used the program
How to contact us

You can also go straight to a list of all of the Energy FinAnswer-related documents.

Here are the steps for new construction/major renovation 

 

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Who is eligible?
Our customers in Idaho
with electric service on rate schedules 6, 6A, 8, 9, 12, 23, 23A, 35 and 35A. Commericial facilities must be at least 20,000 square feet (per electric meter).

How much are the new construction incentives? 


 

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Companies that have used the program

Facility

Energy savings
kwh/year

Money saved
(at $0.037/kwh)
$/year

Albertsons

9,772,904

$361,597

AMSCO Windows 311,605 $11,529
Andsmithasen Dairy 24,594 $910

BD Medical

2,339,003

$86,543

Deer Valley Resort 365,784 $13,534
Harmon City Associates

427,511

$15,818

Holcim (U.S.) Inc.

181,986

$6,733

Lifetime Products

3,419,154

$126,509

Marriott International 130,577 $4,831
Metalcraft Technologies, Inc. 308,869 $11,428
Moroni Feed Co.

2,133,434

$78,937

PW Eagle

563,164

$20,837

Staker & Parson Companies 1,178,741 $43,613
Valley Storage Co. 643,792 $23,820
WDM Inc. 109,427 $4,049
Weber School District 76,454 $2,829

Note: We offer incentives for lighting, premium efficiency motors, HVAC and other upgrades under another program, FinAnswer Express.

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What qualifies?

Planned installation of proven technologies that:

  • increase electric energy efficiency
  • exceed code requirements or industry standards

And what does not qualify?

  • some projects already in progress
  • projects involving fuel switching

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When will you be paid?
For projects with an executed incentive agreementthe incentive is paid within 45 days after completion of the post-installation inspection report. 

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You're in charge
Remember, once you make a commitment, you remain in control. You choose the technologies and the manufacturers you want to use. You choose the contractors with whom you'll be working. From analysis through installation, we will work within your planning and construction schedules. Think of us as an extension of your own team — there to offer information, confirmation and options for your decision making.

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Before you start your project

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Still have questions? We have a list of frequently asked questions with more program details. We also have energy efficiency information specifically for design professionals .  

Related information
Here's a list of brochures, case studies and other helpful information.

 
Energy FinAnswer brochure

 

Overview of programs
   Case Study: Albertsons
Case Study: Dairies
Case Study: BD Medical  
  Case Study: Moroni Feed Company
      Idaho program tariff (Schedule 125)
Engineering firms under contract with Rocky Mountain Power to provide program services

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