HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251121Compliance Filing.pdf RECEIVED
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
AINTERMOUNTAIN IDAHO PUBLIC
GAS COMPANY UTILITIES COMMISSION
A Subsidiary of MDU Resources Group,Inc.
In the Community to Serve®
November 21,2025
Monica Barrios-Sanchez
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
RE: Case No. INT-G-24-05, Compliance Filing
Dear Ms. Barrios-Sanchez:
Enclosed for filing with this Commission is a copy of the Intermountain Gas Company's("Company")
revisions to Rate Schedule EE-RS—Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. The revisions to this
rate schedule have been made in compliance with the Commission's Order No. 36797 in Case No. INT-G-
24-05 and include the retirement of the Storage Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater Tier II,Whole Home
Tier 11, and Smart Thermostat rebates, as well as a reduction to the incentive for the Furnace—95%AFUE
rebate from$350 to $275. The Company requests an effective date of January 1,2026, for these revisions.
Additionally,in Order No. 36797,the Commission ordered the Company to "provide the Commission with
notification concerning both the timeline for the audit of its EE Program and the results of the audit,when
available." In compliance with this order,the Company wishes to report that its Internal Audit department
issued an audit report on August 25, 2025, indicating that no issues were identified in its audit of the EE
Program for the period January 1,2025—June 30,2025. An internal audit of the EE Program will be on a 3-
year rotation going forward.
If you should have any questions regarding this report,please contact me at(509) 528-9223 or Kathy Wold
at(208) 377-6128.
Sincerely,
Is/Michael Parvinen
Michael Parvinen
Director, Regulatory Affairs
Intermountain Gas Company
Enclosures
cc: Preston N. Carter
I.P.U.C. Gas Tariff IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Rate Schedules Approved Effective
SeeeedThird Revised Sheet No. 16 (Page 1 of 2 April 6, 2021 April 1, 2021
Name Per ON 34980
of ut;,;t Intermountain Gas Company
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
Rate Schedule EE-RS
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM
AVAILABILITY:
The Intermountain Gas Company Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (EE Program) is available
throughout Intermountain's service territory to eligible residential account holders served under the
Company's Rate Schedule RS.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the program is to encourage upgrades to, or use of, high-efficiency natural gas
equipment. This will be achieved through the use of rebates offered towards the purchase and installation
of qualified energy efficient natural gas equipment and construction of energy efficient new homes.
ELIGIBILITY:
To qualify for rebates, customers must meet the end-use qualifications identified in the Rebates Table
below. All equipment must use natural gas as the fuel source. The customer must also comply with the
current program Terms and Conditions.
To qualify for Space Heating rebates, a dwelling must use natural gas as the sole heat source upon
installation of rebate-qualified equipment.
To qualify for Water Heating rebates, a dwelling must utilize natural gas for water heating upon
installation of rebate-qualified equipment.
Space Heating rebates may not be combined with New Construction rebates. Water Heating-and
Twat rebates may be combined with New Construction rebates.
Issued by: Intermountain Gas Company
By. L eri A. BlattR&FMichael Parvinen Title: Director— Regulatory Affairs
I.P.U.C. Gas Tariff IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Rate Schedules Approved Effective
€eFifth Revised Sheet No. 16 (Page 2 of 2 May 17, 2022 June 1, 2022
Name Intermountain Gas Company
of Utility pan Jan Nori uki y Y Secretary
Rate Schedule EE-RS
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM
(Continued)
REBATES:
Rebate Rebate Type Minimum Efficiency Rating Rebate
Amount
Whole Home Tier I New Tier I Requirements: $900
Construction 0 HERS rated
• Air sealing at or below 3 ACH at 50 Pa
• Ceiling insulation at or above R-49
• Ducts and air handler located inside
conditioned space or duct leakage to
outside of less than 4 CFM25/100 ft2 CFA
• Furnace efficiency at or above 97% AFUE
Whele 4-L,me Tier 11 New Tier 11 Req u eRtS: #66
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• Air sealing at er holew n ACH at 50 Pa
• D Gts anrd air handler Ieea+erd inside
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Combination Boiler for Space Heating 95%AFUE $800
Space and Water Heat
Furnace Space Heating 95% AFUE $275350
Boiler Space Heating 95%AFUE $800
Storage Water Heater Water Heating aQ�G
Tankless Water Water Heating .91 UEF $325
Heater Tier I
Tankless Water Water Heating 87�C $300
ue-ter Tier n
Smart The ester+ Thermesta Energy Star Certified $4.88
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
All installations of equipment must comply with all codes and permit requirements applicable in the state
of Idaho and must be properly inspected, if required, by appropriate agencies. Customers must submit
required documentation of purchase and installation to the Company under the Terms and Conditions of
the current rebate program. The Company reserves the right to verify installation prior to the payment of
any rebates.
Issued by: Intermountain Gas Company
By. 1 eri A. ale++nerMichael Parvinen Title: Director— Regulatory Affairs
€ffeGtive: dune 1, 2022
I.P.U.C. Gas Tariff
Rate Schedules
Third Revised Sheet No. 16 (Page 1 of 2
Name
of Utility Intermountain Gas Company
Rate Schedule EE-RS
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM
AVAILABILITY:
The Intermountain Gas Company Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (EE Program) is available
throughout Intermountain's service territory to eligible residential account holders served under the
Company's Rate Schedule RS.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the program is to encourage upgrades to, or use of, high-efficiency natural gas
equipment. This will be achieved through the use of rebates offered towards the purchase and installation
of qualified energy efficient natural gas equipment and construction of energy efficient new homes.
ELIGIBILITY:
To qualify for rebates, customers must meet the end-use qualifications identified in the Rebates Table
below. All equipment must use natural gas as the fuel source. The customer must also comply with the
current program Terms and Conditions.
To qualify for Space Heating rebates, a dwelling must use natural gas as the sole heat source upon
installation of rebate-qualified equipment.
To qualify for Water Heating rebates, a dwelling must utilize natural gas for water heating upon
installation of rebate-qualified equipment.
Space Heating rebates may not be combined with New Construction rebates. Water Heating rebates may
be combined with New Construction rebates.
Issued by: Intermountain Gas Company
By: Michael Parvinen Title: Director— Regulatory Affairs
I.P.U.C. Gas Tariff
Rate Schedules
Fifth Revised Sheet No. 16 (Page 2 of 2
Name
of Utility Intermountain Gas Company
Rate Schedule EE-RS
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM
(Continued)
REBATES:
Rebate Rebate Type Minimum Efficiency Rating Rebate
Amount
Whole Home Tier I New Tier I Requirements: $900
Construction 0 HERS rated
• Air sealing at or below 3 ACH at 50 Pa
• Ceiling insulation at or above R-49
• Ducts and air handler located inside
conditioned space or duct leakage to
outside of less than 4 CFM25/100 ft2 CFA
• Furnace efficiency at or above 97% AFUE
Combination Boiler for Space Heating 95%AFUE $800
Space and Water Heat
Furnace Space Heating 95%AFUE $275
Boiler Space Heating 95%AFUE $800
Tankless Water Water Heating .91 UEF $325
Heater Tier I
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
All installations of equipment must comply with all codes and permit requirements applicable in the state
of Idaho and must be properly inspected, if required, by appropriate agencies. Customers must submit
required documentation of purchase and installation to the Company under the Terms and Conditions of
the current rebate program. The Company reserves the right to verify installation prior to the payment of
any rebates.
Issued by: Intermountain Gas Company
By: Michael Parvinen Title: Director— Regulatory Affairs