LG&E and KU customers, Kentucky · Bill credit
LG&E and KU Bring Your Own Thermostat
Run by LG&E and KU Energy (enrollment platform run by EnergyHub)
LG&E and KU electric customers in Kentucky get $50 for enrolling an eligible smart thermostat in demand response, plus $5 for each thermostat adjustment event it takes part in each season.
Amounts
How much you get
A one-time $50 incentive after successful enrollment, plus $5 per thermostat adjustment event each device takes part in (controlled for at least 70% of the event minutes), paid after each season. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| One-time enrollment incentive | $50 |
| Per event participated in (paid after each season) | $5 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
LG&E or KU residential (or qualifying small business) electric customer, with the electric service in your name or associated with the account.
You need an eligible internet-connected smart thermostat connected to your central air conditioning.
What to doBuy and install an eligible smart thermostat; the LG&E and KU Online Marketplace sells them at a discount. FAQ - LG&E and KU Bring Your Own Thermostat See what equipment counts
You can't be enrolled in the Demand Conservation (DLC) program at the same time.
What to doUnenroll from Demand Conservation in My Account or by calling LG&E at 502-589-1444 or KU at 800-981-0600 (fast path 1-5-4), then wait 10 business days before enrolling.
The $50 enrollment incentive is paid only once; replacing your thermostat doesn't earn a second one.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
An eligible internet-connected smart thermostat on the program's approved list (ecobee, Google Nest, Honeywell Home/TCC, Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat, Alarm.com models), connected to central air conditioning.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Check your thermostat is on the eligible list.
If you don't have one, buy and install an eligible model first.
- Enroll through your thermostat maker.
Pick your thermostat brand on the program page and follow the enrollment steps on its site or app. LG&E and KU email you when your enrollment is confirmed.
- Request your $50.
After enrollment you get an email link to choose check or electronic payment.
- Take part in events.
Your thermostat is adjusted by up to 4 degrees for up to 4 hours during events; you can opt out of any event, but opting out of more than 30% of an event forfeits that event's $5.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailFAQ - LG&E and KU Bring Your Own Thermostat · Energy efficiency programs - LG&E and KU
Questions about applyingEECustomerSupport@lge-ku.com
Stacking
Use it with
You can't be in Demand Conservation at the same time; Peak Time Rebates can be combined.
LG&E and KU customers, Kentucky
LG&E and KU Peak Time Rebates
Amount varies
LG&E and KU customers in Kentucky with a smart (AMI) meter earn $1 for every kWh they cut below their baseline during scheduled Peak Time events, plus an annual incentive for staying enrolled.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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 LG&E and KU Bring Your Own Thermostat pay?
$5 to $50, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a LG&E or KU customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in LG&E and KU customers, Kentucky. See Do I qualify for the details.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with LG&E and KU Peak Time Rebates. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
How long and how far are thermostat adjustments?
By 4 degrees or less, for no more than 4 hours. Events run between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., with up to 25 events or 100 event hours a year.
Can I override an event?
Yes. You can opt out from your thermostat, mobile device or web app at any time.
When are the heating and cooling seasons?
Heating season is November through March and cooling season is April through October.
How do I leave the program?
Email EECustomerSupport@lge-ku.com and ask to end your participation.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- FAQ - LG&E and KU Bring Your Own Thermostat
- Bring Your Own Thermostat - LG&E and KU (GreaterGrid enrollment page)
- Energy efficiency programs - LG&E and KU
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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