All homes initiated in the Northwest ENERGY STAR homes database or permitted on or after Jan. 1, 2011, must be built to the 2011 Northwest ENERGY STAR standard to receive the ENERGY STAR label.

• Idaho Power's 2011 incentive qualified technical specifications
• 2011 BOP 1-MT-ID: Gas Furnace/Heat Pump (PDF)
• 2011 BOP 2-MT-ID: Zonal Electric (PDF)

Technical Compliance Options

• Raised Heel Truss & Advanced Framing Trade-Off (PDF) (Technical Compliance Options Summary)
• Hybrid “Ductless-Split” Heat Pump/Electric Resistance Zonal Heating (PDF) (Technical Compliance Options Summary)

Checklists

The Thermal Enclosure Checklist, HVAC Checklist and Water Management Checklist are not required for certification until Jan. 1, 2012. They will be posted as they are finalized.

• The Thermal Enclosure Checklist (PDF) is not mandatory until Jan. 1, 2012. However it is an effective tool for reaching the envelope tightness requirements outlined in the 2011 BOPs.
• HVAC Checklist -- coming soon!
• Water Management Checklist -- coming soon!

2010 Specifications

Idaho homes initiated in the database prior to Jan. 1, 2011 can still be certified under the current Northwest ENERGY STAR Home requirements if construction is complete prior to July 1, 2011.