Rocky Mountain Power customers, Idaho · Rebate
Wattsmart Homes Central AC and Evaporative Cooler Rebates (Rocky Mountain Power, Idaho)
Run by Rocky Mountain Power (Wattsmart Homes)
Rocky Mountain Power's Idaho Wattsmart Homes program pays $75 for a contractor-installed 15.2 SEER2 central air conditioner and $50 to $125 for an evaporative cooler.
Amounts
How much you get
Fixed amount per unit, by equipment and size. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 500-7,000 CFM)Evaporative cooler tier 3 (3 | $125 |
| 15.2 SEER2 (single family)Central air conditioner | $75 |
| 000-3,499 CFM)Evaporative cooler tier 2 (2 | $75 |
| 15.2 SEER2 (multifamily)Central air conditioner | $50 |
| 999 CFM)Evaporative cooler tier 1 (500-1 | $50 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Rocky Mountain Power residential customer in Idaho on rate schedule 1, 36 or residential net metering. Landlords whose tenants are billed on those schedules also qualify.
Existing home, not new construction. Central AC: single-family (or multifamily at a lower rate); manufactured homes don't qualify. Evaporative coolers: single-family, manufactured or multifamily.
Central AC must be installed by a program-participating contractor.
What to doHire a contractor from the Wattsmart Homes Find a Contractor list. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for furnaces, ac and thermostats.
- Central air conditioners
Central air conditioner: 15.2 SEER2, 65,000 BTU/hr (5.4 tons) or less.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Within 90 days of purchase or installation.
- Check the measure's requirements.
Review the home and product requirements on the measure's Wattsmart Homes Idaho page.
- Buy and install the cooler (central AC must be installed by a program-participating contractor).
- Apply online within 90 days.
Create an account in the Wattsmart Homes online portal, enter your Rocky Mountain Power account number and service address exactly as on your bill, and upload your itemized receipt or invoice.
- Receive the rebate.
Issued within 14 business days after approval.
Rocky Mountain Power account number
Itemized receipt or contractor's invoice
Forms and instructionsCentral Air Conditioners (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes · Evaporative Coolers (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes · Qualifications & Application - Wattsmart Homes · Customer support - Wattsmart Homes · Frequently asked questions - Wattsmart Homes
Questions about applying1-888-221-7070 or WattsmartHomes@rockymountainpower.net
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Wattsmart Homes Central AC and Evaporative Cooler Rebates (Rocky Mountain Power, Idaho) pay?
$50 to $125, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Rocky Mountain Power customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Rocky Mountain Power customers, Idaho. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Central AC must be installed by a program-participating contractor.
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.
Will someone inspect my home?
Possibly. Homes may be randomly selected for a 20–30 minute inspection, and the application isn't processed until the inspection is complete.
How is the rebate paid?
You choose: PayPal, Pay to Card, bank transfer, Zelle or a mailed check, through Recipient Select. Customer rebates go to the utility account holder.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Central Air Conditioners (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes
- Evaporative Coolers (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes
- Qualifications & Application - Wattsmart Homes
- Customer support - Wattsmart Homes
- Frequently asked questions - Wattsmart Homes
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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