Air Source Heat Pump to Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Criteria

Equipment Qualification

• Heat pump is
  •  Minimum 3.5 COP as listed on the AHRI certificate
• Heat pump is 6 tons or less
• Heat pump is sized using Manual J or equivalent and capacity is within ½ ton of the calculated dominant design load (heating or cooling).
• Heat pump replaces an existing air source heat pump.
• Limited to one unit per household.

Installation Qualification

• Visually inspect ductwork; verify there are no disconnected ducts. Repair disconnect(s) before installing equipment.
• Confirm system airflow is at least 325 CFM/Ton as measured with TrueFlow® Meter.
• Confirm heat of extraction/rejection is within the manufacturer’s tolerances. Adjust charge as needed and retest.

Submit the following to Idaho Power

To avoid a delay in processing, ensure forms and worksheets are completed in full.

• Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Incentive Application
• Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Installation Worksheet
• Certificate of AHRI-Certified Performance
• Manual J or equivalent (such as the Idaho Power Heat Pump Sizing Worksheet). Use care in selecting the proper Entering Water Temperature when selecting equipment.
• Copy of itemized receipt/invoice

 

Electric Heat System to Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Criteria

Equipment Qualification

• Heat pump is
  • Minimum 3.5 COP as listed on AHRI certificate
• Heat pump is 6 tons or less
• Heat pump is sized using Manual J or equivalent and capacity is within ½ ton of the calculated dominant design load (heating or cooling).
• Heat pump replaces an existing electric heating system (i.e. furnace, baseboards, etc.) with a heat pump with electric backup.
• Limited to one unit per household.

Installation Qualification

• Visually inspect ductwork; verify there are no disconnected ducts. Repair disconnect(s) before installing equipment.
• Confirm system airflow is at least 325 CFM/Ton as measured with TrueFlow® Meter.
• Confirm suction/discharge pressures and heat of extraction/rejection is within manufacturer’s tolerances. Adjust charge as needed and retest.

Submit the following to Idaho Power

To avoid a delay in processing, ensure forms and worksheets are completed in full.

• Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Incentive Application
• Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Proper Installation Worksheet
• Certificate of AHRI-Certified Performance
• Manual J or equivalent (such as the Idaho Power Heat Pump Sizing Worksheet). Use care in selecting the proper Entering Water Temperature when selecting equipment.
• Copy of itemized receipt/invoice

   

Oil or Propane Heating System to Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Criteria

Equipment Qualification

• Heat pump is
  •  Minimum 3.5 COP as listed on the AHRI certificate
• Heat pump is 6 tons or less
• Heat pump is sized using Manual J or equivalent and capacity is within ½ ton of the calculated dominant design load (heating or cooling).
• Home is located in an area where natural gas is not available.
• Limited to one unit per household.

Installation Qualification

• Visually inspect ductwork; verify there are no disconnected ducts. Repair disconnect(s) before installing equipment.
• Confirm system airflow is at least 325 CFM/Ton as measured with TrueFlow® Meter.
• Confirm heat of extraction/rejection is within manufacturer’s tolerances. Adjust charge as needed and
  retest.

Submit the following to Idaho Power

To avoid a delay in processing, ensure forms and worksheets are completed in full.

• Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Incentive Application
• Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Proper Installation Worksheet
• Certificate of AHRI-Certified Performance
• Manual J or equivalent (such as the Idaho Power Heat Pump Sizing Worksheet). Use care in selecting the proper Entering Water Temperature when selecting equipment.
• Copy of the itemized receipt/invoice

   

New Construction Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Criteria

Equipment Qualification

• Heat pump is
  •  Minimum 3.5 COP as listed on the AHRI certificate
• Heat pump is 6 tons or less
• Heat pump is sized using Manual J or equivalent and capacity is within ½ ton of the calculated dominant design load (heating or cooling).
• Home is constructed in an area where natural gas is not available.
• Limited to one unit per household.
• Construction must be completed and certificate of occupancy issued prior to submitting incentive
  paperwork.

Installation Qualification

• Visually inspect ductwork; verify there are no disconnected ducts. Repair disconnect(s) before installing equipment.
• Confirm system airflow is at least 325 CFM/Ton as measured with TrueFlow® Meter.
• Confirm heat of extraction/rejection is within manufacturer’s tolerances. Adjust charge as needed and
  retest.

Submit the following to Idaho Power

(to avoid a delay in processing, ensure forms and worksheets are completed in full)

• Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Incentive Application
• Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump Proper Installation Worksheet
• Certificate of AHRI-Certified Performance
• Manual J or equivalent (such as the Idaho Power Heat Pump Sizing Worksheet). Use care in selecting the proper Entering Water Temperature when selecting equipment.
• Copy of itemized receipt/invoice