Ductless Heat Pump – Existing Homes

A ductless air-source heat pump is an efficient electric home heating and cooling system.

Image of a ductless heat pump

How Does it Work?

A ductless heat pump does not use traditional air ducts and vents. Instead, it has a wall/ceiling mounted unit(s) that blows warm or cool air into the room. These systems are an efficient solution for homes without ducting.

What is the Incentive?

  • $500
  • Qualified applications received on or after November 1, 2023 receive $500.
  • And to save even more, you may also qualify for a federal tax credit. Visit the ENERGY STAR Tax Credits For Homeowners page to learn more. Please note Idaho Power is not affiliated with these federal tax credits.

How do I Qualify?

  • You must be an Idaho Power residential customer, and either a homeowner or property owner.
  • Qualifying home types are single-family site-built, manufactured, duplex, triplex, or fourplex.
  • Your home can be a primary residence, vacation home, or rental.
  • New system minimum efficiency is 9HSPF/7.6 HSPF2.
  • Qualifying home must have electric baseboards, electric ceiling cable or electric wall units in the living room/great room as the primary heating system.
  • A maximum of one incentive per home.

How do I Apply?

  1. Review the Terms and Conditions.
  2. Contact a Participating Contractor, and let them know you wish to apply for the incentive.*
  3. Your Participating Contractor reviews the requirements with you and installs the heat pump.
  4. Your Participating Contractor completes and submits all the necessary forms with your assistance.
  5. Receive a check upon application review and approval.

    *Ductless heat pump brands marketed as do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowner self-installs must also be installed by a Participating Contractor. Please ensure a Participating Contractor is secured prior to purchase.

Participating Contractor Info

Documents for the Participating Contractor to Submit:

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