Wattsmart Homes

Eligibility Requirements

Residency

Applicant is a residential electric customer of Pacific Power (Washington or California) or Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Idaho, or Wyoming).
Must be a resident of Utah, Idaho, or Wyoming to qualify for rebates.
Must reside in Utah, Idaho, or Wyoming and purchase electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on specific rate schedules or residential net metering.
The installation address must be served by Rocky Mountain Power on a qualifying residential rate schedule.
Rebates are issued to the utility account holder, and the installation address must match the utility account.
Must be a resident of Oregon, Washington, or California to access state-specific savings and energy programs.
Must reside in select areas to participate in the Cool Keeper program.
Electric vehicle drivers in Washington can earn rewards by optimizing energy use with Wattsmart Drive.
Must reside in the service area covered by the community agency administering the program.

Other

Account is on an eligible residential rate schedule.
Application is submitted within the state's deadline after purchase or project completion.
Uses a contractor who participates in the Wattsmart program.
Rebates are available for energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances, smart thermostats, and weatherization improvements.
Rebates are available for energy-efficient upgrades in new homes, including those built by Wattsmart home builders or new manufactured homes.
Must provide Rocky Mountain Power account number and service address exactly as shown on the bill.
Must submit required documents, including an online application, itemized receipt or contractor's invoice, AHRI certificate, EnergyGuide sticker or manufacturer spec sheet, and Third Party Payment Addendum.
Application must be submitted within 180 days for Utah residents or within 90 days for Idaho and Wyoming residents.
Rebate applications must include a completed application and an itemized invoice and/or receipt.
NFRC stickers (or copies) for each window must be submitted, or manufacturer’s specification sheets if stickers are unavailable.
Applications may be randomly selected for an inspection to verify information and confirm the work meets program requirements.
Applications must be submitted within specific deadlines based on the state: Utah (180 days), Wyoming (90 or 180 days depending on rebate type), Idaho (90 days).
To participate in the Wattsmart Homes program in California, applications and required documentation must be submitted by November 30, 2026.
To participate in the California RISE Homes program, must be rebuilding an energy-efficient, all-electric home after a natural disaster.

Housing

Rebates in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming apply to existing homes only; new construction goes through Wattsmart New Homes.
For insulation, windows, and air sealing in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, at least 80% of the home's floor area must be heated by electric heat or cooled by a central ducted electric system (central AC or heat pump).
For Utah Multifamily rebates, the property must have four or more units.
Rebates are available for energy-efficient upgrades and new construction for multifamily properties in Utah.
Must be an existing home, not new construction.
For Utah, individually owned/owner-occupied high-rise units require program staff approval.
Homes are eligible for one unit. If applying for two or more units, prior approval from the program is required.
Existing multifamily homes up to three (3) units per foundation qualify in Utah.
Must submit one application per unit for multifamily homes.
At least 80% of the home’s floor area must be heated by an electric heating system or cooled by a centrally ducted electric cooling system.
Only centrally ducted air conditioners and electric heat pumps qualify as eligible cooling systems.
The heating fuel must be electricity; an electric blower fan does not qualify a gas furnace as electric heat.
Must have onsite solar generation to participate in the Wattsmart Batteries program.
Must be a homeowner or renter living in a single-family home, mobile home, or apartment.

Income

Must qualify for the Oregon Low-Income Discount program or Low-Income Bill Assistance program.
Must meet income qualifications to be considered income-qualified for the program.

Employment

Must be a customer of Pacific Power to access energy savings programs and resources.

Citizenship

Must be a Native American customer living on the Yakama Reservation to apply through the Yakama Nation agency.

Required Documents

Rocky Mountain Power or Pacific Power account number and service address exactly as shown on the bill
Itemized receipt or contractor invoice showing model numbers (Home Depot purchases: Special Services Customer Invoice)
Heat pumps and HVAC: AHRI certificate and EnergyGuide sticker or manufacturer spec sheet
Windows: NFRC sticker for each window or manufacturer spec sheets
Third Party Payment Addendum, if the rebate is paid to someone other than the account holder
Online application, completed and submitted
Digital image of itemized receipt or contractor's invoice
AHRI certificate
EnergyGuide sticker or manufacturer spec sheet
Third Party Payment Addendum
Completed application
Itemized invoice and/or receipt
NFRC sticker for each window or manufacturer’s specification sheets if stickers are unavailable
application
required documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for the Wattsmart Homes program?

To qualify, you must be a residential electric customer of Pacific Power in Washington or California, or Rocky Mountain Power in Utah, Idaho, or Wyoming, and your account must be on an eligible residential rate schedule.

What documents do I need to apply for the rebate?

You will need to submit an online application, an itemized receipt or contractor's invoice, an AHRI certificate, an EnergyGuide sticker or manufacturer spec sheet, and a Third Party Payment Addendum.

How long do I have to submit my application after my purchase?

The application must be submitted within 180 days for Utah residents, and within 90 days for Idaho and Wyoming residents. For Washington and California, check the deadlines on wattsmartsavings.net.

Can I apply for rebates if I live in a new construction home?

No, rebates for insulation, windows, and air sealing in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming only apply to existing homes. New construction goes through the Wattsmart New Homes program.

What happens after I submit my application?

After you submit your application, it may be randomly selected for an inspection to verify the information and confirm that the work meets program requirements.

Do I need to use a specific contractor for my energy-efficient upgrades?

Yes, you must use a contractor who participates in the Wattsmart program to qualify for the rebates.

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