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LG&E and KU customers, Kentucky · Bill credit

LG&E and KU Peak Time Rebates

Run by LG&E and KU Energy (program run by Opower)

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.

Open Checked Oct 28, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

$1 for each kWh you use below your baseline during each hour of a Peak Time event (baseline = average of your 10 highest-use weekdays out of the past 30 for the same hours; for weekend events, 4 highest of the past 8 weekend days). Plus an annual incentive around your 12-month enrollment anniversary, whose amount the pages don't state. Paid by check or electronic payment.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 3 of these.

  • Active LG&E or KU electric customer on rate RS, RTOD-D, RTOD-E, VFD, GS, GTOD-E or GTOD-D.

  • You must have an AMI (smart) meter installed.

  • You must keep at least one notification channel (text, phone or email) saved, or you're unenrolled.

    What to doChoose at least one way to get event notices when you enroll.

Applying

How to apply

You apply online.

  1. Enroll online.

    Log into My Account, click Save Money and Energy, then "Click here to enroll" under Peak Time Rebates (or use the guest link with your contract account number and service ZIP code). Pick your notification channels and payment preference.

    Go to lge-ku.com

  2. Watch for event notices.

    You typically get a day-ahead notice and a same-day reminder.

  3. Cut your use during the event.

    Participation is voluntary; skipping an event just means no incentive for it.

  4. Get paid.

    Event incentives are typically available one to four business days after the event; the annual incentive around your 12-month enrollment anniversary.

Questions about applyingEECustomerSupport@lge-ku.com

Stacking

Use it with

You can be enrolled in Peak Time Rebates at the same time as Demand Conservation (Direct Load Control) or Bring Your Own Thermostat.

  • LG&E and KU customers, Kentucky

    LG&E and KU Bring Your Own Thermostat

    Up to $50

    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.

    Checked Oct 28, 2026

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does LG&E and KU Peak Time Rebates pay?

$1 for each kWh you use below your baseline during each hour of a Peak Time event (baseline = average of your 10 highest-use weekdays out of the past 30 for the same hours; for weekend events, 4 highest of the past 8 weekend days). Plus an annual incentive around your 12-month enrollment anniversary, whose amount the pages don't state. Paid by check or electronic payment.

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 Bring Your Own Thermostat. See Use it with.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.

Do I have to change my thermostat or turn off my AC?

No. You choose what to do, or not do, on event days; participation is voluntary.

What if I just started electric service?

You may not earn an incentive until you have 30 days of usage, because no baseline can be calculated before then.

Who runs the program?

A third party, Opower, administers it for LG&E and KU.

Plain words

Words used on this page

AMI
Area median income: the middle household income where you live, set each year by HUD.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Peak Time Rebates - LG&E and KU (with FAQ)lge-ku.com · Read Oct 28, 2026 · Re-checked weekly

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