City of Albion Light and Water customers, Idaho · Rebate
Smart Thermostat Rebate (City of Albion)
Run by Idaho Energy Authority (IDEA), administered by Efficiency Services Group, for the City of Albion
City of Albion electric customers get up to $125 for a qualified smart thermostat that controls an electric forced air furnace or heat pump, limit two per household, plus an extra $15 bill credit for a limited time.
Amounts
How much you get
Up to $125 for one smart thermostat per qualifying heating system, limit two per household, not to exceed 100% of the cost. The city's page also offers an additional $15 energy billing credit with an approved rebate application for a limited time (no end date given).
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
City of Albion electric customer (the form certifies the applicant is a customer of IDEA and the address is in IDEA's service territory).
The thermostat must control an electric forced air furnace or an air or water source heat pump.
The thermostat must be on BPA's qualified products list and be new.
What to doCheck the model against the qualified thermostat list linked from the City of Albion's Energy Efficiency page before buying. See what equipment counts
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for furnaces, ac and thermostats.
- Thermostats
Must be on BPA's smart thermostat qualified products list.
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail. Within six months of purchase.
- Buy a thermostat on the qualified list.
- Install it and set it up.
The form asks whether a heat pump thermostat has been programmed for the heat pump and whether occupancy detection is on.
- Fill out and sign the rebate form.
- Mail, fax or email the form with your receipt within six months of purchase.
To Idaho Energy Authority, Attn Energy Efficiency Rebates, 5625 NE Elam Young Parkway.
- Receive the rebate.
Allow 8 to 10 weeks after all final paperwork is received.
Signed rebate application
Legible copy of the purchase receipt showing model number, manufacturer, type, size, quantity, purchase date and cost
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailSmart Thermostat Rebate Application (City of Albion version)
Questions about applying1-888-883-9879 or rebates@esgroupllc.com
Stacking
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Your address
Next steps
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Smart Thermostat Rebate (City of Albion) pay?
Up to $125 back.
Do I need to be a City of Albion Light and Water customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in City of Albion Light and Water customers, Idaho. See Do I qualify for the details.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- City of Albion - Energy Efficiency Resources
- Smart Thermostat Rebate Application (City of Albion version)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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