idaho

Air Sealing

Save on air sealing services that work to prevent air from leaking in and out of your home. By blocking these leaks, you can be Wattsmart® and save on energy costs every year. You’ll also enjoy greater home comfort, improved indoor air quality, and a significant increase in heating and cooling efficiency.

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Prevent air leaks and boost efficiency.

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Rebate and qualifications

Contractor or homeowner installed Customer rebate

Air sealing

$0.10/sq. ft.

Customer

Application details

Product qualifications

Basic qualifications

  • Must be an existing home, not new construction.
  • Unit must be new; cannot be a used or repurposed item.
  • Must reside in Idaho and purchase electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on approved rate schedules (see link to the full Qualifications page below).
  • Homes built in 2015 or later do not qualify.
  • Pre- and post-home air leakage (blower door) testing must be conducted by a Program-Qualified Contractors.
  • After a Program-Qualified Contractors completes the blower door testing, the contractor or the homeowner may perform the air sealing measures.
  • See “Product qualifications” tab for more information if self-installing.
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Application details

  • After meeting program qualifications, submit all required documents through the online portal within 90 days of the qualifying service completion.
  • Your rebate will be issued within 14 business days after we review and approve your application. Missing information may delay processing and delivery.

Additional requirements apply. View the Application page to learn about the application process and online portal.

Rebates and qualifications are subject to Idaho Public Utilities and Transportation Commission approval. All rebates are subject to change with 45 days’ notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

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Product qualifications

As a qualified trade ally with the Wattsmart® Homes program, you can guide your customers to the best system for their needs and help them obtain the right rebate. Review the system and product qualifications with your customer to ensure a smooth process.

Requirements for all air sealing projects:

  • Homes built in 2015 or later do not qualify.
  • An electric heating system must serve at least 80% of the home’s conditioned living space. (See Definitions)
  • Unfinished areas or areas that aren’t conditioned living spaces, such as a garage, do not qualify.
  • Pre-whole home air leakage must be no less than 9 ACH50.
  • Post-whole home air leakage must be no more than 7 ACH50.
  • Rebate is based on CFM50 leakage reduction per square foot of conditioned space verified by pre- and post-home air leakage testing.
  • Air sealing must be installed according to specifications outlined in the Idaho Technical Specifications Manual.

Prevent air leaks and boost efficiency

Save on air sealing services that work to prevent air from leaking in and out of your home structure. By blocking these leaks you can save up to $150 every year in energy costs. You’ll also enjoy greater home comfort, improved indoor air quality and a significant increase in heating and cooling efficiency.

Customer eligibility

Residential electric customers residing in the state of Idaho who purchase their electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on rate schedules 1 or 36 qualify. Landlords who own rental properties served by the company in the state of Idaho where the tenant is billed on rate schedules 1 or 36 also qualify for this program. You can locate your rate schedule on your bill or by calling 1-888-221-7070.

Application details

Prior to starting a project, find and contact a qualified weatherization contractor. Note that some rebates require a qualified contractor to install your new equipment. Review the eligibility requirements, rebate qualifications and the list of required documents with your contractor before submitting your rebate application.

Please include the following with your online application:

  • Your Rocky Mountain Power account number.
  • Digital image of your itemized receipt or contractor’s invoice.

Important details:

  • Complete and submit your online application within 90 days of installation.
  • Your rebate will be issued within 14 business days after we review and approve your application. Missing information may delay processing and delivery.
  • Please enter your service address and account number exactly as it’s shown on your bill. You can find this information in the areas indicated below.

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