Kentucky Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 03/13/2013
Program Overview:
| State: |
Kentucky |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Heat pumps, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | Button-Up Insulation: $40 per 1,000 BTU reduction
Air Source Heat Pump: $500 - $1000
Touchstone Energy Home: Up to $750 |
| Maximum Incentive: | Contact Owen Electric |
| Equipment Requirements: | Air-Source Heat Pumps: minimum of 13 SEER rating and 7.5 HSPF
Touchstone Homes: Must have double-pane windows, added insulation, sealed duct work, and 14 SEER air-to-air heat pump
View program documents for requirements on insulation and Touchstone Energy homes |
| Web Site: |
http://www.owenelectric.com/content/programs-products-0
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Summary:
Owen Electric Cooperative, Inc. (OEC) serves over 150,000 customers in nine north-central Kentucky counties: Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton and Scott. For residential customers, Owen Electric offers some rebates for the installation of energy efficient measures.
The Touchstone Energy Home Program offers rebates to new homes that fulfill certain insulation and ventilation requirements, which could improve annual heating and cooling costs of the home by up to 30%. Owen Electric Cooperative offers rebates for new homes that meet minimum requirements. Periodic inspections during the home building process are necessary to receive the incentive. Rebate form and copy of invoice must be submitted to Owen Electric within 60 days of installation.
Customers can also receive rebates for purchasing and installing air source heat pumps and insulation in eligible homes. For more information on these incentives and incentives for manufactured and stick-built homes, see the program web site or contact OEC.
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