Idaho

Information provided the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)

Summary: Idaho residents with homes either already built, under construction, or subject to an outstanding legal building permit as of January 1st, 1976, are entitled to an tax deduction on income paid for the installation, but not replacement, of insulation.  Insulation means any material used "for the purpose of retarding the passage of heat energy into or out of a building", including but not limited to, fiberglass insulation, weather stripping, double pane windows, storm doors and windows.  Siding is not considered insulation for Idaho income tax purposes.   

Links:

• For an overview of Idaho's tax incentives, please visit DSIRE.
• To peruse the text of the bill, click here: Legislation
• Please visit the Idaho State Tax Commission for instructions on how to file Form 39R in order to receive the income tax deduction. 

Contact:

Idaho Tax Commission
800 Park Blvd. #4
Boise, ID 83722
Phone: (208) 334-7660
Phone 2: (800) 972-7660
Fax: (208) 334-7846
E-Mail: taxrep@tax.idaho.gov

Summary: The Idaho Office of Energy Resources administers low-interest loan programs for energy efficiency projects, and for active solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower and biomass energy projects. The interest rate is 4% with a 5-year repayment term. Loans are available for retrofit only, with the exception of some renewable resources.  
 
Residential customers may chose one of two loan options: the standard Residential Loan Program or the Home Performance with Energy Star program. Eligible energy efficiency improvements for residential customers under both programs include insulation, space heating upgrades and water heating system improvements. The Home Performance with Energy Star loan program also provides funds for improvements to windows and air conditioning.  
 
Non-residential customers may undertake projects to improve insulation, windows and doors, heating systems, building commissioning, or custom-designed projects. Specific energy-efficient agricultural equipment may also be eligible. Note that the commercial and industrial loan has a minimum lending amount of $1,000, but loans for the agricultural and public sectors do not have a minimum loan amount.  

Links:

• For more information on this financial incentive for energy efficiency in Idaho, visit DSIRE
• Visit the Idaho Low-Interest Energy Loans Website

Last Updated 06/23/2009

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