Rocky Mountain Power customers, Idaho · Rebate
Wattsmart Homes Heat Pump Rebates (Rocky Mountain Power, Idaho)
Run by Rocky Mountain Power (Wattsmart Homes)
Rocky Mountain Power's Idaho Wattsmart Homes program pays $450 to $2,000 for a contractor-installed air source, ductless, dual fuel or ground source heat pump in an existing home, and $80 for a window heat pump.
Amounts
How much you get
Fixed amount per system, by type. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| AHRI ratedDual fuel heat pump | $2,000 |
| Ground source heat pump conversion | $2,000 |
| Ground source heat pump upgrade | $1,500 |
| Electric resistance conversionMulti-head ductless heat pump | $1,500 |
| Electric resistance conversionSingle-head ductless heat pump | $1,000 |
| Non-AHRIDual fuel heat pump | $1,000 |
| Electric resistance conversionAir source heat pump | $650 |
| Supplemental ductless heat pump | $600 |
| Cold climate air source heat pump upgrade | $450 |
| Window heat pump (CEE Advanced Tier) | $80 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 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 single-family home, not new construction. Manufactured homes don't qualify (the window heat pump also accepts manufactured homes). Multifamily properties contact the program.
A program-participating contractor must install the heat pump. Do-it-yourself installs don't qualify.
What to doHire a contractor from the Wattsmart Homes Find a Contractor list. Get a quote from a contractor
Air source conversions and upgrades require the old primary heat to be electric resistance (baseboard, electric furnace, wall heat) or a ducted electric heat pump serving at least 80% of the home. Gas, oil, wood, pellet and propane conversions don't qualify, except the dual fuel option.
Window heat pumps: the old primary heat must be permanently installed electric resistance heat serving at least 80% of the home, and the unit must be on the Qualified Window Heat Pump List.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
Air source conversion: 7.5 HSPF2 / 14.3 SEER2; upgrade: cold climate 8.5 HSPF2 / 16 SEER2 on the NEEP list. AHRI listed.
- Heat pumps
Ductless: 8.1 HSPF2 / 16 SEER2, inverter-driven, fully ductless.
- Heat pumps
Dual fuel: AHRI rated 8.5 HSPF2 / 15.2 SEER2 with 80+ AFUE furnace, or 7.5 HSPF2 / 14.3 SEER2 with 90+ AFUE furnace.
- Geothermal heat pumps
Ground source: minimum 3.5 COP, 16 EER, open or closed loop.
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 with a program-participating contractor.
- Have a program-participating contractor install the heat pump.
Find one on the Wattsmart Homes Find a Contractor page. Do-it-yourself installs aren't eligible for this measure.
- 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
AHRI certificate
Forms and instructionsAir Source Heat Pumps (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes · Ductless Heat Pumps (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes · Dual Fuel Heat Pumps (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes · Ground Source Heat Pumps (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes · Window Heat Pumps (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 Heat Pump Rebates (Rocky Mountain Power, Idaho) pay?
$80 to $2,000, 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. A program-participating contractor must install the heat pump.
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.
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Air Source Heat Pumps (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes
- Ductless Heat Pumps (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes
- Dual Fuel Heat Pumps (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes
- Ground Source Heat Pumps (Idaho) - Wattsmart Homes
- Window Heat Pumps (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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