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Solar Energy Idaho State Incentives

Idaho Renewable Energy Equipment Sales Tax Refund

The following types of equipment can qualify for a 100% sales tax refund after approval:
  • Solar Thermal Electric
  • CHP/Cogeneration
  • Photovoltaics (PV)
  • Fuel Cells
  • Landfill Gas
  • Geothermal Electric
  • Biomass
  • Hydroelectric

The equipment must serve a building capable of generating 25kW of energy.

Idaho Power Company: Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate
Clothes Washers: $50
Refrigerators/Freezers: $30
Ceiling Fan: Up to $20
Heat Pump: $200 - $1000, varies on system and location of installation.
Attic Insulation: $0.15 per sq. ft.
Evap Coolers: $150
Lighting: Up to $15
To qualify, appliances must be energy star rated, ceiling fans must have light fixtures, central air conditioning must have a SEER of 13 for existing homes, SEER of 14 for new homes, and attic insulation will be paid up to maximum of R-50. If replacing old insulation, the R-rating must be increased by at least 10.
For all of Idaho's utility company rebates, please visit this page, where you can find all of those, plus all of the currently available rebates for residents of Idaho.
 
Summary:

To qualify, the system must be capable of generating 25kW of energy. The system must also be inspected by one of the approved inspectors on this site.

You must also file your rebate claim within three years of the date you paid the sales tax on the system.

Program will end in July 1, 2011.

If you are interested in finding all of the rebate, grant, and loan programs available to residents of the state of Idaho, please browse to this page, where you can find all of the currently available programs.