Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities – WeCare for Homeowners and Renters

September 12, 2024

Summary

WeCare is an education and weatherization program providing income-qualified customers with improvements to their homes at no additional cost. This could include installing LED bulbs, thermostats, energy efficient water devices, and occasionally insulation and duct sealing.

Eligibility:

1. The customer must have a minimum of one month of service with LG&E or KU.

2. The customer’s address must not have received these WeCare services within the last three years.

3. The customer must be currently receiving assistance from at least one federal or state income-based programs: Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), HUD or Section 8 Voucher, or provide an explanation of another federal or state income-based program currently receiving assistance or confirmation of being at or below the federal income levels as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

4. If the property is being rented, a property owner consent form must be received before services may begin.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Kentucky
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	https://lge-ku.com/wecare
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Programmable Thermostats Duct/Air sealing Other EE Insulation LED Lighting
Incentive Amount:	Full cost

Contact

Name:	Kentucky Utilities
Address:
Phone:	(800) 981-0600

Name:	Louisville Gas & Electric
Address:
Phone:	(800) 331-7370

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.