Henderson Municipal Power & Light customers, Kentucky · Rebate
HMP&L HVAC System Rebate Program
Run by Henderson Municipal Power & Light (Conservation)
Henderson Municipal Power & Light electric customers replacing an existing system can get $150-$350 for an air source heat pump, $200-$500 for central AC or $200-$350 for a ductless heat pump, depending on SEER2, plus $50 for a smart thermostat installed with the new system.
Amounts
How much you get
Air source heat pump: $150 (15 SEER2), $250 (16 SEER2), $350 (17 SEER2). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 15 SEER2Air source heat pump | $150 |
| 16 SEER2Air source heat pump | $250 |
| 17 SEER2Air source heat pump | $350 |
| 16 SEER2Central AC | $200 |
| 17 SEER2Central AC | $300 |
| 18 SEER2Central AC | $400 |
| Over 18 SEER2Central AC | $500 |
| 18 SEER2, 8.6 HSPFDuctless heat pump | $200 |
| 19 SEER2, 8.6 HSPFDuctless heat pump | $250 |
| 20 SEER2, 8.6 HSPFDuctless heat pump | $300 |
| Over 20 SEER2, 8.6 HSPFDuctless heat pump | $350 |
| Smart thermostat (with HVAC install) | $50 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 6 of these.
Existing HMP&L electric customer, for a home in HMP&L's service territory.
Existing homes only; new construction isn't eligible.
Rebates are only for replacing existing equipment.
You must complete HMP&L's self-administered home energy audit and get an eligibility decision before installing.
What to doFill out the Home Energy Audit form and email it to conservation@hmpl.net or mail it to HMP&L; allow 7-14 business days for the eligibility decision.
The invoice must come from a licensed contractor and include the AHRI certificate or number and photos of the old system.
What to doUse a licensed HVAC contractor and ask for an itemized invoice and the AHRI certificate. Get a quote from a contractor
One project per HMP&L customer per fiscal year (June 1 to May 31).
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
15 SEER2 or higher.
16 SEER2 or higher.
18 SEER2 or higher and 8.6 HSPF.
Purchased along with the HVAC equipment, installed, and programmed on the home's Wi-Fi at the time of HVAC installation.
Applying
How to apply
The application form says it must be received within 30 days of installation; the program page says postmarked within 90 days. Funds are budgeted per fiscal year (June 1 to May 31), first come, first served.
- Do the self-administered energy audit and send it to HMP&L.
Email conservation@hmpl.net or mail HMP&L, Attn Conservation, 1213 Barret Blvd., Henderson, KY 42420. Wait for the eligibility decision before buying.
- Have a licensed contractor replace your system.
Keep the itemized invoice, AHRI certificate and photos of the old system.
- Send the signed application soon after installation.
The application form says it must be received within 30 days of installation (the web page says postmarked within 90 days).
- Receive a rebate check.
Paid to the account holder or the property owner.
Itemized contractor invoice with model and serial numbers, install date, address and cost
AHRI certificate or certificate number
Photos of the existing system
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailHMP&L HVAC System Rebate Program (rebate table) · HMP&L HVAC Rebate Application - Central A/C, Heat Pump, and Smart Thermostat
Questions about applyingconservation@hmpl.net
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does HMP&L HVAC System Rebate Program pay?
$50 to $500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Henderson Municipal Power & Light customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Henderson Municipal Power & Light customers, Kentucky. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. The invoice must come from a licensed contractor and include the AHRI certificate or number and photos of the old system.
Do I need approval before I buy?
You must complete HMP&L's self-administered home energy audit and get an eligibility decision before installing. Fill out the Home Energy Audit form and email it to conservation@hmpl.net or mail it to HMP&L; allow 7-14 business days for the eligibility decision.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Can I get the rebate for a new home?
No. New construction homes are not eligible; rebates are only for replacing existing equipment.
Can renters apply?
Yes. The application asks whether you own or rent, and the check can be made out to the account holder or the property owner.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- HVAC System Rebate Program - Henderson Municipal Power & Light
- HMP&L HVAC System Rebate Program (rebate table)
- HMP&L HVAC Rebate Application - Central A/C, Heat Pump, and Smart Thermostat
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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