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Good news for Idaho Avista customers — the Idaho Commission has approved Avista’s request to increase our energy efficiency natural gas incentives, effective August 1, 2019. (NOTE: Changes apply to Idaho rebates only – there have been no changes to Washington rebates) The enhanced rebates include: Heat Conversions $2,100 – Electric to Natural Gas Furnace (90%
LNI July News
Summary Highlights; • Top ten infractions, including of gas piping systems • LNI suggests contractors do not inform their customers that an electrical inspection is required • New WAC rules effective Aug 23rd ( delayed from July 1st so reminder for new rule for 06a to remove and replace furnace disconnect- hold off until Aug
LNI June News
REMINDER: As of July 2019, trainee affidavits for hours worked must be submitted no later than 180 days after their expiration date. Even if they no longer work for your company, they will lose all hours worked. No exceptions. It will be revised in WAC 296-46B-942(8)(d). Click Here for LNI News Link
EPA – New Regulations
New Regulations for the New Year Effective January 1, 2019 new regulations impacting the way refrigerants are handled and sold go into effect. This is the third, and final stage, of the three-year phase-in of regulations passed in November of 2016. The New Regulations for 2019 Include Section 608 regulations include new leak inspection and
Inland Power Rebate News April 2018
Click the link below to view; Rebate News April 2018
Geothermal Tax Credit Reinstated
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 reinstated the non-business energy property credit for 2017, and the residential energy efficient property credit for qualified small wind energy property costs, qualified geothermal heat pump property costs, and qualified fuel cell property costs to the end of 2021. You may claim these credits on your 2017 tax return if
EGIA Foundation Scholarship 2018-2019
Are you thinking about enrolling in the 2018-2019 school year? EGIA Foundation is awarding up to 20 applicants $2500 for the 2018-2019 school year! Click the link below to apply by April 1, 2018 (only the first 350 applicants will be reviewed) https://www.scholarsapply.org/egiafoundation/
Women in the Trade Scholarship Fund – Dwyer Group
Get a head start on your financial options! Women who are interested in seeking education in a trade, such as our HVAC/R Service Technician Program are encouraged to pursue this opportunity. Click Here! to download the information page & application now. $1500 will be awarded to 6 qualified candidates! Every extra dollar counts when you
Avista to be acquired by Toronto utility in $5.3 billion transaction
Avista to be acquired by Toronto utility in $5.3 billion transaction > Spokane Journal of Business article at https://www.spokanejournal.com/local-news/avista-to-be-acquired-by-toronto-utility-in-53-billion-transaction. Avista Corp., the longtime Spokane-based utility once known as Washington Water Power Co., announced this afternoon that Toronto-based Hydro One will acquire it in a transaction valued at $5.3 billion U.S., or $6.7 billion Canadian. The transaction
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