How much funding does BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today) provide?

BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today) provides Low interest financing at 5% in funding.

When is the deadline for BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today)?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How often is BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today) offered?

BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today) accepts applications on a rolling basis.

BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today)

Inland Power and Light

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Funding Amount

Low interest financing at 5%

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Lighting upgrades
HVAC systems
Heat Pumps
Appliances

Overview

Program Type: Low interest financing program for energy savings projects

Overview:
The BEST program is a 5% low interest financing program designed to help members complete energy saving projects in residential and commercial properties. This tariff program is offered to members for specific energy savings projects that are allowed under the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP).

Funding Source:
The RESP is overseen by the United States Government acting through the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) office.

Eligible Project Types:

Lighting upgrades
HVAC systems
Heat Pumps
Appliances
Insulation
Solar and/or Battery Storage

Geographic Scope: Inland Power service area (Washington)

Eligible Applicants:

Residential members
Commercial members

Contact Information:

Address: 10110 W. Hallett Road, Spokane, WA
Phone: (509) 747-7151
Email: inlandpower@inlandpower.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Steps:

Identify your residential or commercial energy savings project
Review eligible project types (Lighting, HVAC, Heat Pumps, Appliances, Insulation, Solar and/or Battery Storage)
Contact Inland Power for application requirements specific to residential or commercial use

Documentation:

Residential Requirements & Application form required
Commercial Requirements & Application form required
BEST Agreement required

Contact for Application:

Phone: (509) 747-7151
Email: inlandpower@inlandpower.com
Address: 10110 W. Hallett Road, Spokane, WA

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What Inland Power and Light actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 14
Total given: $104K
Median grant: $1,250
Range: $500–$44K

By dollars: Washington 98%, Michigan <1%, Idaho <1%. Top recipient cities: Spokane, WA; Liberty Lake, WA; Pomeroy, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Snap · Spokane, WA

Assist SNAP in provding monetary energy assistance to households in need

$44K
Inland Power Community Foundation · Spokane, WA

Collect funds to distribute grants to applicatns from local families and charitable…

$38K
Second Harvest · Spokane, WA

Support families in IPL service territory

$6,713
Liberty Lake Robotics Team Sponsorship · Liberty Lake, WA

Support families in IPL service territory

$5,000
Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club · Spokane, WA

Support families in IPL service territory

$2,000