PPL Electric Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program in Pennsylvania - EnergyBot

PPL Electric Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

June 24, 2025

Summary

PPL Electric Utilities as part of Pennsylvania's Act 129 offers numerous rebates and incentives for its residential customers to improve energy efficiency. All residential customers of PPL Electric are eligible for the incentives. 

Interested applicants must first contact a qualified contractor to install the equipment. PPL utility maintains a database of all participating contractors that the customers can reach out to for installations. After the work is completed the customer can apply online or mail in the rebate form. The applications for the rebates for appliances and equipment must be submitted within 90 days of installation. Applications for insulation must be based on an energy audit. Rebates will be sent to the customers through a check. 

Incentives are also provided for switching from electric to no-electric high efficiency central heat. Refer to the program web site for complete details. 


Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Pennsylvania
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.pplelectricsavings.com/HomeEquipment/Products
Administrator: PPL Electric Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Building Insulation
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Other EE
  • Pool Pumps
Incentive Amount: In-Home Audits
In-Home Audit for Electric Heating and Central A/C: $350
In-Home Audit for Electric Heating or Central A/C: $200
Virtual Home Energy Assessment: Free

Weatherization Upgrades
Attic Insulation (electric heated house): $500
Attic Insulation (central A/C, non-electric heat): $200
Basement Wall Insulation (electric heat): $500
Basement Wall Insulation (central A/C, non-electric heat): $200
Air Sealing: $200

Efficient Equipment Upgrades
Smart Thermostat (self-install): $50
Smart Thermostat (professional install): $100
Heat Pump Water Heater: $400
Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP): $350
Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP): $450
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump: $400
Central Air Conditioner (CAC): $200
Central Air Conditioner (CAC): $300

Bonus Rebates for Multiple Upgrades
Comprehensive Retrofit Bonus: Tier 1 $250
Comprehensive Retrofit Bonus: Tier 2 Additional $100

Efficient Appliances
Refrigerator: $50
Dehumidifier: $25

Appliance Recycling
Refrigerator: $50
Freezer: $50
Window A/C: $10
Dehumidifier: $10

Fuel Switch
Central Heating: $200

Equipment Requirements: See program website.

Incentives

This program has 8 incentives
Technologies: Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $350.00
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $200.00, The incentive has a minimum of $500.00
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 50.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 400.00 $
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 350.00 $/Unit, The incentive is 450.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $/Unit, The incentive is 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $
Technologies: Dehumidifiers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $25.00, The incentive has a maximum of $10.00

Contact

Name: Program Information
Address:
PA
Phone: (877) 486-9204
Email: info@pplelectricsavings.com

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.