Customer’s Average Load Reduction for the season will be divided by their Average Event Week Nomination to calculate the Average Season Performance Percentage. The customer is eligible for the associated Fixed Capacity Payment Rate as shown in the Tiered Fixed Capacity Payment Rate Structure table below. The customer’s Average Load Reduction is then multiplied by the Fixed Capacity Payment Rate and the number of weeks in the season, even weeks when an event was not called, to determine the Fixed Capacity incentive. If customers provide more reduction during an event than their nominated kW, they are eligible to receive payment up to 20% above their nomination.

Tiered Fixed Capacity Payment Structure

The variable payment is $0.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This amount is only provided for each event the Company calls after the first four events of the season and is based on the amount of kW reduced during the event, multiplied by the length of the event in hours.

How much can I expect to earn for the season?

There are many factors that will determine the total season incentive amount, which include the amount of Nominated kW, facility performance and number of events called. Your incentive will be calculated at the end of the season using your actual average event week nomination and average load reduction data. However, a rough estimate is listed below:

A facility that has nominated 100 kW for the entire season with the minimum three events and reduced their load an average of 100% of their average event week nomination would receive $4,225 ($3.25 X 100 kW X 13 weeks = $4,225.) If this same customer only achieved 70% of their average event nomination, they would receive $2,220.40 ($2.44 X 70 kW X 13 weeks.)

For additional examples of how much you can earn see our Calculator.

Commercial and industrial customers who are able to reduce a minimum of 20 kW when an event is called.

Work with your Energy Advisor on which option might be best for your facility. 

Manual Dispatch Options

Customers are eligible to manually control their facility site(s) with the Manual Dispatch Option. Under this classification customers have the flexibility to choose which loads will be interrupted during each load-control event. 

Automatic Dispatch Option

A load control device will be installed at the electrical panel(s) of the facility site(s)enrolled in the program. The device will provide Idaho Power the ability to send a signal to interrupt a particular load or service during the load-control event. Idaho Power or its representatives may install the device at no cost or participants may hire a licensed electrician, at the participant’s expense, to install the device in accordance with the National Electrical Code (“NEC”) and any Idaho Power or manufacturer specifications or requirements. 

Ready to enroll? Simply fill out the Flex Peak Program enrollment form. The amount you commit to reduce can be adjusted as electric loads change and as participants gain experience in the program.

If you have any questions about the enrollment form or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call our Flex Peak Program Specialist, Ben Hemson at 208-388-5802. 

• Flex Peak Application

• Opt-out Request Form

• Nomination Change Form

• Event Day Action Plan