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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
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
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

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.