Idaho Power’s lighting buydown program will be discontinued 6/30/2023.
Due to new lighting standards set by the U.S. Department of Energy, Idaho Power is discontinuing the lighting buydown program on June 30, 2023. Thank you for your support and participation in the program.
Energy Efficient Lighting
Save instantly with discounts from Idaho Power on select ENERGY STAR-rated bulbs and fixtures at select retailers. Reduced pricing makes it easy to switch to more efficient products. Look for the Idaho Power Power to Save logo to find qualifying products.
Get lighting tips for choosing the right bulb and energy-efficient lighting options.
*Price, product availability and selection vary by retailer. This offer is good while supplies last. It may not be combined with other utility incentive programs.
Qualifications
- Products must be part of the Idaho Power lighting buydown program
- Products must be ENERGY STAR rated
- Products must be purchased at qualifying retailer
How to Apply
No application is required. The discount is applied at the time of purchase.
Find a Retailer
Instant discounted lighting products can be found at participating retailers within Idaho Power’s service area:
- Ace Hardware
- Batteries Plus
- Costco
- Grover Electric and Plumbing Supply
- Home Depot
- Lowes
- Target
Note: Program continuation, eligibility requirements and terms and conditions apply.
General Information (FAQ)
Buying ENERGY STAR Bulbs
ENERGY STAR bulbs can replace standard incandescent, CFL and haolgen bulbs in almost any fixture. Specialty bulbs include globe lamps for your bathroom vanity and chandelier bulbs or lamps for recessed downlights. Check the packaging of the bulb to ensure it’s meant for your intended purpose.
Certain bulbs are appropriate for outdoor use. Bulb packaging provides information on temperature ratings and outdoor uses.
All ENERGY STAR certified bulbs come with a warranty. Refer to the bulb packaging for details. Warranties range from two to three years for residential use. Keep your receipt in case your bulb does not last as long as advertised.
While you will save energy by using an ENERGY STAR light bulb over an incandescent, read the packaging carefully to determine how the advertised savings were calculated. Rates, timeframes and number of bulbs used to calculate the savings can vary. Most manufacturers use an electric rate based on a national average. Keep in mind that Idaho Power’s residential rate is generally lower than the national average. Calculations on a multi-pack may group the savings into one larger number that adds the savings from all the bulbs. Additionally, savings may be reported as yearly savings or over the life of the bulb.
A watt measures how much energy a bulb uses. Although we associate higher wattage bulbs with greater light output, watts are not technically a measure of brightness. However, for replacing incandescent bulbs, watt equivalents can help narrow the search for the right bulb. The packaging for most ENERGY STAR bulbs provides the wattage of the bulb and the incandescent equivalent.
A lumen is the measurement of light output. The higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb. Two bulbs that use 15 watts can range in brightness. A 13-watt bulb with a brightness of 800 lumens puts out more light for the same energy as a 13-watt bulb with a brightness of 750 lumens.
There are many shades of white light measured in degrees of Kelvin (K). Warm colors work well in area lighting or mood lighting and have lower Kelvin temperatures. Use cooler lights with a higher Kelvin temperature, such as “daylight” or “bright white” for a bluer color. Cool colors work well for tasks like reading.
