LG&E and KU customers, Kentucky · Rebate
LG&E and KU Residential Rebates
Run by LG&E and KU Energy (Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities)
LG&E and KU residential customers in Kentucky can get $300 for a heat pump water heater or central air conditioner, $400 for a ductless or air source heat pump, and $250 for a 95% AFUE natural gas furnace.
Amounts
How much you get
A fixed rebate per qualifying unit: $300 for a heat pump water heater, $300 for a split-system central air conditioner, $400 for a ductless (mini split) heat pump, $400 for a split-system air source heat pump, $250 for a natural gas furnace. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater | $300 |
| Central air conditioner (split system) | $300 |
| Ductless heat pump (mini split) | $400 |
| Air source heat pump (split system) | $400 |
| Natural gas furnace | $250 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
You must be an LG&E or KU customer on one of these rates (RS, RTOD-D, RTOD-E, RGS or VFD). The gas furnace rebate needs LG&E natural gas service; the electric equipment rebates need LG&E or KU electric service.
Equipment must be new, installed at your home, and meet the efficiency levels listed. Not all ENERGY STAR equipment qualifies.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) greater than or equal to 2.2.
Product Type "CAC - Split System"; SEER2 greater than or equal to 15.2.
Product Type "HP - Mini or Multi Split"; SEER2 ≥ 15.2, EER2 ≥ 11.7, HSPF2 ≥ 7.8.
Product Type "HP - Split System"; SEER2 ≥ 15.2, HSPF2 ≥ 7.8.
Efficiency (AFUE) greater than or equal to 95%.
ENERGY STAR certified.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Natural gas furnaces do not qualify after December 31, 2028.
- Check the equipment qualifies.
Compare the model's efficiency with the program's list, or email EECustomerSupport@lge-ku.com to ask about a model.
- Buy and install the equipment.
A licensed contractor is recommended but not required. You can start the application any time but can only submit it after installation.
- Apply online, one rebate per application.
Log into My Account, click Save Money and Energy, then start Residential Rebates (or use the guest link with your contract account number and service ZIP code). Upload photos of the installed unit and its label, the invoice or receipt, and the AHRI certificate if you have it.
- Receive your rebate.
By mailed check or electronic payment, usually in four to six weeks.
Invoice or receipt
Photo of the installed equipment
Photo of the manufacturer's label showing model and serial number
AHRI certificate, if available
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailEnergy efficiency programs - LG&E and KU
Questions about applying1-800-331-7370 or EECustomerSupport@lge-ku.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 LG&E and KU Residential Rebates pay?
$250 to $400, 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.
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.
Do I have to buy the equipment from a particular store or contractor?
No. You can buy it anywhere, as long as you upload an image or PDF of the receipt or invoice.
Can I install the equipment myself?
Yes, but a licensed contractor is recommended. If you don't hire one, you are solely responsible for meeting all local, state and federal codes.
Can I apply for several rebates on one application?
No. Each application covers one rebate, so submit a separate application for each piece of equipment.
Which model number should I give for a central air conditioner or heat pump?
The outdoor unit's. It is usually on one side of the outdoor unit or inside an access panel.
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.
- UEF
- A water heater’s efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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