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PPL Electric Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Pennsylvania
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE, Pool Pumps
Website:
https://www.pplelectricsavings.com/HomeEquipment/Products
Incentive Amount:
HVAC
Heat pump water heater: $300- $400
Air Source Heat Pump: $100-$300
Air Source Heat Pump Tune-up: $75
Central Air Conditioner: $150
HVAC System Sealing Bonus: $75
Ductless Heat Pumps: $100- $200 per 12,000 BTU/hr (depending on efficiency)

Building Envelope
Attic Insulation: up to 75% of the cost
Wall Insulation: up to 75% of the cost
Air Sealing: up to $100
Duct Sealing: $75

Fuel Switch from electric to non electric Natural gas or propane furnace: $200
Oil Furnace: $200
Fossil fuel boiler: $200
Hot Water Heating: $200

Appliances
Refrigerator: $35
Dehumidifier: $25
Smart Thermostat: $50 (self install), $100 (contractor install)
Variable speed pool pump: $350
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $35 plus free pickup
Equipment Requirements:
See program website.
Administrator:
PPL Electric Utilities
Applicable Sectors:
Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Utility:
PPL Electric Utilities Corp
Last Updated:
05/15/2019
Funding Source
Act 129

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/Unit35.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Refrigerators/Freezers
max $/Unit300.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Heat pumps
$150.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Air conditioners
max % of cost75.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Building Insulation
$25.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Dehumidifiers
$350.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Low Income Residential
Pool Pumps

Summary

PPL Electric Utilities as part of Pennsylvania's Act 129 offers numerous rebates and incentives for its residential customers to improve energy efficiency. All residential customers of PPL Electric are eligible for the incentives. 

Interested applicants must first contact a qualified contractor to install the equipment. PPL utility maintains a database of all participating contractors that the customers can reach out to for installations. After the work is completed the customer can apply online or mail in the rebate form. The applications for the rebates for appliances and equipment must be submitted within 90 days of installation. Applications for insulation must be based on an energy audit. Rebates will be sent to the customers through a check. 

Incentives are also provided for switching from electric to no-electric high efficiency central heat. Refer to the program web site for complete details.