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$We are consuming a small fraction of the electricity that we were previously.$

1 wattsmart Business Idaho We are very, very pleased with how the buildings are performing for us. We are consuming a small fraction of the electricity that we were previously. Stafford Smith Owner The Smith Group Surprising as it may sound, we d like to partner with you to save energy.

Being a wattsmart Business makes good sense! Countryside Veterinary Clinic in St. Anthony received $1,740 in Rocky Mountain Power wattsmart Business incentives to help pay for lighting improvements.

What s so smart about being a wattsmart Business? 1. When you save energy, you save money. 2. Your projects typically result in new equipment. 3.

2 Being a wattsmart Business makes good sense! Countryside Veterinary Clinic in St. Anthony received $1,740 in Rocky Mountain Power wattsmart Business incentives to help pay for lighting improvements. Pictured from left, Tim Solomon, regional business manager with Rocky Mountain Power and Dr. Richard Geary, DVM, owner at Countryside Veterinary Clinic. What s so smart about being a wattsmart Business? 1. When you save energy, you save money. 2. Your projects typically result in new equipment. 3. Energy efficiency in your facilities can enhance comfort and productivity. 4. Participation keeps your energy bills lower so your business can grow. 5. Energy efficiency shrinks your environmental footprint and is one of the lowest cost options to meet our future energy needs. wattsmart Business Vendors wattsmart Business Vendors are part of the local community and are companies you may already know. They understand our requirements and processes, and can show you the financial benefits of energy upgrades. Premium Vendors specialize in lighting and are designated through highquality participation in wattsmart Business. BUSINESS VENDOR Typical upgrades, common in most buildings and businesses, have been pre-determined for you and are included on our incentive lists. Here s a sample of some incentives you will find when you go directly to rockymountainpower.net/idincentives. Sample of available incentives Incentive list Energy-efficient wattsmart Business measures incentive* Interior lighting - retrofits Heating and cooling Building envelope Compressed air Irrigation Food service equipment Farm and dairy Full fixture replacement with advanced controls Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) Roof/attic insulation Cool roof Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) controlled compressor 75 hp Irrigation pump VFD Commercial dishwasher Electric steam cooker Ice machines (air cooled only) Potato or onion storage fan VFD $0.18/kilowatt-hour $25/ton $0.09/square foot $0.05/square foot $0.15/kilowatt-hour annual energy savings $0.15/kilowatt-hour annual energy savings $100 $1,000 $130 $300 $125 - $400 $175/hp * Incentives are subject to change and approval by Rocky Mountain Power. For some measures, incentives are capped at 70 percent of energy efficiency project costs and incentives will not be available to reduce the project simple payback below one year. The table above lists currently offered incentive rates. The maximum allowable incentive rates for energy-savings measures are posted in the most current Schedule 140 tariff as approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. To see the full incentive lists and details, please visit rockymountainpower.net/idincentives. Available to customers receiving electric service on rate schedules 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 9, 10, 12, 19, 23, 23A, 24, 35 or 35A located in Idaho. To help with routine maintenance and small improvements, instant incentives for LED lighting and reduced-wattage fluorescent lamps are available when purchased from participating instant incentive distributors. Incentives cover up to 70 percent of the cost to purchase qualifying lamps. Find a participating distributor at.

Custom Analysis and Incentives For custom projects that are beyond the scope of typical upgrades on the incentive lists, we have a team of energy experts to help you evaluate options, estimate

3 Custom Analysis and Incentives For custom projects that are beyond the scope of typical upgrades on the incentive lists, we have a team of energy experts to help you evaluate options, estimate savings and help you make a wattsmart choice before you make a purchase. Incentive Incentive caps * Custom incentives for qualifying measures not on the incentive list (Examples: large compressed air, industrial pump/fan VFDs) $0.15 per annual kilowatt-hour savings 70% of project costs and one-year simple payback * The one-year simple payback cap means incentives will not be available to reduce the simple payback of a project below one year. If required, individual measure incentives will be adjusted downward pro-rata so the project has a simple payback after incentives of one year. Most new construction projects include typical upgrades and can use the listed measures to capture incentives, but if you are planning to install unique systems not on the list contact us early in your process before purchasing equipment for a custom analysis. The smart way to be a wattsmart Business. For the bulk of your typical upgrades, you can apply post-purchase either on your own or through a wattsmart Business Vendor. All lighting and custom projects require pre-authorization and may require an upfront inspection. For these projects, here is the smoothest path to participation. 1. YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: After you identify a project (or projects) the first step is to submit a general application. Applications can be found at. After we receive your application we ll contact you to start the process. 2. WE PROVIDE A PRE-INSPECTION: Before you pull out existing equipment, we may need to inspect it to establish an energy baseline. It is very important that we do this before you purchase anything new. Our inspection will identify the equipment options that will improve performance while saving energy and qualifying for incentives. 3. YOU SIGN AN INCENTIVE OFFER: You will have to sign an incentive offer before you can begin project implementation. If you don t have an incentive offer, you will not be able to receive an incentive. 4. YOU IMPLEMENT YOUR PROJECT: Purchase and install qualifying equipment at an eligible location. 5. WE PROVIDE A POST-INSPECTION: We also may need to see that the new equipment is installed and functioning correctly. It can be a simple inspection of installed lighting or it may require more formal savings verification. The requirements will be in your energy analysis. 6. YOU RECEIVE YOUR CASH INCENTIVE: Congratulations! Within 45 days of final inspection, savings verification and/or the receipt of all necessary cost documentation you will receive your incentive. wattsmart Small Business Direct If you re involved with a small business, Rocky Mountain Power offers a turn-key solution in selected communities to directly install LED lighting improvements. The incentives are enhanced to help make projects more affordable. It is one of the easiest ways for small businesses to save energy and money. Participate in five easy steps: 1. Enroll at rockymountainpower.net/direct to schedule an on-site energy assessment conducted by a wattsmart Small Business Direct technician. 2. Review and approve your energy assessment and project proposal. Your project proposal will include an instant incentive for eligible energy-saving project costs. 3. The wattsmart Small Business Direct team will complete your project installation. 4. Pay your co-pay to the wattsmart Small Business Direct project representative. 5. Enjoy energy savings and better lighting!

Rocky Mountain Power wants to be your partner in energy efficiency If you re like many of our large customers, you ll need more than just great cash incentives for capital projects to get your energy

4 Rocky Mountain Power wants to be your partner in energy efficiency If you re like many of our large customers, you ll need more than just great cash incentives for capital projects to get your energy use under control. You could also benefit from guidance on the day-to-day energy management of your systems. Sometimes you may even need additional personnel to help manage all of your energy-saving projects. By partnering with us, you can take advantage of additional options in the wattsmart Business program Rocky Mountain Power ID effective 01/20/2018, v.01/20/2018 wattsmart is registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Energy management Smart facility operations are wattsmart operations. If you are interested in partnering with Rocky Mountain Power to improve energy management in your facilities or industrial processes, contact us for expertise and a potential incentive of $0.02 per kilowatt-hour (kwh) for verified savings. Contact your account manager, wattsmart Business project manager or Rocky Mountain Power today to start the application process. Energy project manager co-funding Rocky Mountain Power can provide co-funding for you to retain, hire or contract with a dedicated Energy Project Manager. To participate, we need to identify projects that result in at least 1,000,000 kwh in energy savings through the wattsmart Business program. You will receive co-funding of an additional $0.025/per kwh saved, up to 100 percent of your Energy Project Manager s salary. Contact your account manager, wattsmart Business project manager or Rocky Mountain Power today. To become a wattsmart Business, contact us: wattsmartbusiness@rockymountainpower.net Inquire online at Call us toll free It s never too early to contact us about incentives, but it can be too late. Call us today before purchasing new equipment. Golden Valley Natural is saving nearly $59,000 in energy costs each year with help from Rocky Mountain Power. Above from left: Tom Marshall, Golden Valley Natural owner, Bryce Esplin, Golden Valley Natural CEO; and Ben Ball, Golden Valley Natural owner. Golden Valley Natural Golden Valley Natural in Shelley, Idaho took advantage of Rocky Mountain Power s wattsmart Business program when building a new processing facility. Energy-efficient measures in both the building and its systems are saving the company $58,600 in energy costs each year.