Kentucky Power customers, Kentucky · Rebate
EnergyAdvantage at Home Rebates (Kentucky Power)
Run by Kentucky Power EnergyAdvantage at Home (run by TRC)
Kentucky Power homeowners can get rebates of $0.20 per square foot for attic or floor insulation, $200 to $500 for a central air conditioner or heat pump, $100 to $400 for a ductless system, $500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, $50 for a smart thermostat and $20 for a room air conditioner.
Amounts
How much you get
A set amount per measure from Kentucky Power's Homeowner Incentive Guide, paid directly to the customer. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Attic insulation (per square foot) | $0.2 |
| Floor insulation (per square foot) | $0.2 |
| Tier 1 (15.2 SEER2 or higher)Central air conditioner | $200 |
| Tier 2 (16.2 SEER2 or higher)Central air conditioner | $250 |
| Tier 1 (15.2 SEER2 and 7.8 HSPF2 or higher)Air source heat pump | $400 |
| Tier 2 (16.2 SEER2 and 7.8 HSPF2 or higher)Air source heat pump | $500 |
| Single zone (per system)Ductless air conditioner | $100 |
| Multi-zone (per system)Ductless air conditioner | $200 |
| Single zone (per system)Ductless heat pump | $200 |
| Multi-zone (per system)Ductless heat pump | $400 |
| ENERGY STAR room air conditioner | $20 |
| ENERGY STAR smart thermostat | $50 |
| ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater | $500 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Individually metered residential customer of Kentucky Power.
Homeowners only; the application portal says only homeowners are eligible at this time.
The home must have electric heating (the guide says this for the whole program, and specifically for insulation and smart thermostats).
A licensed contractor must install every rebated measure except the room air conditioner and the smart thermostat.
What to doUse a Kentucky Power approved contractor or your own licensed contractor, and send proof of the contractor's license with the invoice. Get a quote from a contractor
HVAC equipment must be new and ENERGY STAR certified, and fuel switching isn't allowed. Attic insulation must add at least R-20 and meet the R-38 code.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
Tier 1 ≥ 15.2 SEER2; Tier 2 ≥ 16.2 SEER2; ENERGY STAR certified.
Tier 1 ≥ 15.2 SEER2 & ≥ 7.8 HSPF2; Tier 2 ≥ 16.2 SEER2 & ≥ 7.8 HSPF2.
≥ 16.2 SEER2 & ≥ 7.8 HSPF2.
≥ 15.2 SEER2.
ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater.
ENERGY STAR listed Smart Thermostat.
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Check the incentive guide.
Confirm the equipment and efficiency level qualify. Most measures need a licensed contractor.
- Have the work installed.
Use a Kentucky Power approved contractor or your own licensed contractor. You can install a room air conditioner or smart thermostat yourself.
- Apply for the rebate online or by phone.
You or your contractor can submit through the Kentucky Power portal or by calling 844-657-1230, with the invoice and proof of the contractor's license.
- Receive the rebate.
The rebate is paid directly to the customer.
Invoice
Proof of the contractor's license (for contractor-installed measures)
Forms and instructionsEnergyAdvantage at Home - Kentucky Power · EnergyAdvantage at Home Homeowner Incentive Guide · EnergyAdvantage at Home FAQ (Kentucky Power)
Questions about applying844-657-1230 or EnergyAdvantageKentucky@trccompanies.com
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 EnergyAdvantage at Home Rebates (Kentucky Power) pay?
$0.2 to $500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Kentucky Power customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Kentucky Power customers, Kentucky. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
Homeowners only; the application portal says only homeowners are eligible at this time.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. A licensed contractor must install every rebated measure except the room air conditioner and the smart thermostat.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Who gets the rebate, me or my contractor?
You do. The rebate is paid directly to the customer, though either you or your contractor can submit it.
Do I have to use a Kentucky Power approved contractor?
No. You can use your own contractor as long as you send proof of the contractor's license with the invoice.
Do I need a home energy assessment first?
No. The assessment is needed for the free direct-install products, not for rebates.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- SEER2 and EER2
- Cooling efficiency ratings on the model’s spec sheet. Higher is better.
- HSPF2
- A heat pump’s heating efficiency rating. Higher is better.
- Individually metered
- Your home has its own utility meter, not one shared with other homes in the building.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- EnergyAdvantage at Home - Kentucky Power
- EnergyAdvantage at Home Homeowner Incentive Guide
- EnergyAdvantage at Home FAQ (Kentucky Power)
- Kentucky Power Home Energy Improvement application portal
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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