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Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas & Electric- Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Kentucky
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Lighting, Chillers, Heat pumps, Motors, Motor VFDs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, LED Lighting
Website:
https://lge-ku.com/saving-energy-money/commercial-rebates
Incentive Amount:
Air-Cooled Chillers: $5/ton
Water-Cooled Chillers: $3/ton
Chilled Water Reset: $100-$2,000/unit
Energy Audit: 25% of audit cost
LEED Major Renovations: $2,000-$10,000
Lighting: $1-$82/bulb
Motors: $2/hp
Pumps: $50-$300
VFDs: $16/hp
LEED New Construction: $2,000-$10,000 based on LEED certification points
New Construction: $1,500-$11,200
Custom Rebates: $0.03/kWh saved
Maximum Incentive:
Energy Audit: $3,000
Equipment Requirements:
Varies by technology
Installation Requirements:
See program website for details
Administrator:
Kentucky Utilities Company
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Federal Government
Utility:
Kentucky Utilities Co
Last Updated:
05/13/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit1.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Lighting
LED Lighting
max $/Unit82.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Lighting
LED Lighting
min $/ton3.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Chillers
max $/ton5.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Chillers
$/horsepower2.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Motors
min $/horsepower16.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Motor VFDs
max $11200.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
$/kWh0.0300
Commercial
Federal Government
Custom/Others pending approval

Summary

Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) offers rebates to all commercial customers who pay a DSM charge on monthly bills. Rebates are available  for a variety of energy efficiency measures including chillers, energy audits, renovations, lighting, motors, pumps, and VFDs. Customers must complete and sign an application form prior to project completion. Measure type, quantity and estimated completion date must be included. Eligible customers will receive an Installation Confirmation Form, which is to be completed and returned to KU within 90 days after project completion. Proof of purchase, installation details, model number, operable date and manufacturer's information must be included with form. Rebates will be received in check form within 45 days of receiving Installation Confirmation Form. Please contact utility or visit web site provided above.

KU also offers a custom program that provides $0.03 per kilowatt hour saved.