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A/C Cool Credit (Idaho Power)
Run by Idaho Power (A/C Cool Credit)
Idaho Power customers with central air or a ducted heat pump earn $5 a month in summer bill credits for letting Idaho Power cycle the A/C or adjust a smart thermostat on a few peak afternoons; new smart thermostat enrollees also get a one-time $50 check.
Amounts
How much you get
$5 a month bill credit during the summer season (June through September participation) for either option. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| August, September and October billsA/C Cycling: bill credit each month on the July | $5 |
| Smart thermostat: one-time enrollment check for new participants | $50 |
| From the second yearSmart thermostat: bill credit for each summer month | $5 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Idaho Power residential customer with the electric service in your name, not enrolled in another demand response program.
A/C Cycling: a central air conditioner or air source heat pump in good working order. Water-source heat pumps, ductless heat pumps, two-stage units, evaporative coolers and window units don't qualify.
Smart Thermostat option: central air or a ducted heat pump controlled by a qualified smart thermostat (ecobee, Google Nest, Honeywell Home, Sensi or Amazon models) that stays connected to the internet.
What to doInstall a qualifying smart thermostat (Idaho Power's Heating and Cooling Efficiency Program pays $50 toward one in homes with electric forced-air heat or a heat pump), then enroll.
Renters can take part in A/C Cycling with a landlord approval form.
What to doAsk for the landlord approval form by calling 1-866-865-COOL (2665) and have your landlord sign it.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Enroll any time. A/C cycling switches must be installed by the 15th of June, July or August to earn a credit on the next month's bill.
- Pick an option.
A/C Cycling (a switch installed at your outdoor unit) or Smart Thermostat Demand Response (if a qualifying smart thermostat controls your central air or ducted heat pump).
- Enroll.
For A/C Cycling, use the online enrollment form or call 1-866-865-COOL (2665). For the smart thermostat option, choose your thermostat brand on the A/C Cool Credit page and complete the short form, or enroll in your thermostat's app.
- Get set up.
A licensed HVAC technician installs the cycling device outside; you don't need to be home. Smart thermostat customers get an email confirming enrollment.
- Take part in summer events.
Events run on select summer weekdays, usually late afternoon or evening, for up to four hours. You can opt out of an event.
- Receive credits.
$5 a month bill credits for summer participation; smart thermostat enrollees get the $50 check within 60 days of acceptance.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailA/C Cool Credit - Idaho Power · Smart Thermostat Demand Response FAQs - Idaho Power · A/C Cycling FAQs - Idaho Power · A/C Cool Credit Terms and Conditions - Idaho Power
Questions about applying1-866-865-2665 or idahopower@energyhub.com
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Next steps
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FAQ
Questions
How much does A/C Cool Credit (Idaho Power) pay?
$5 to $50, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Idaho Power customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Idaho Power customers, Idaho. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
Renters can take part in A/C Cycling with a landlord approval form. Ask for the landlord approval form by calling 1-866-865-COOL (2665) and have your landlord sign it.
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.
Can I opt out of an event?
Yes. Smart thermostat customers can override any event at any time from the thermostat, app or web browser by adjusting the temperature.
How often can A/C Cycling customers opt out?
Up to two times a season. Call the A/C Cool Credit program before or during the event to opt out.
Do I need to be home for the A/C cycling device install?
No. The device goes on the outside of the house or next to the A/C unit, so the technician doesn't need to come inside; just keep gates unlocked and pets away.
If I replace my smart thermostat, do I get another $50?
No. The $50 is limited to one per household, but you keep earning the monthly credit if the new thermostat qualifies.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- A/C Cool Credit - Idaho Power
- Smart Thermostat Demand Response FAQs - Idaho Power
- A/C Cycling FAQs - Idaho Power
- A/C Cool Credit Terms and Conditions - Idaho Power
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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