Kentucky

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Louisville Gas & Electric - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 11/19/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Kentucky
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Motors, Motor VFDs, LED Lighting, pumps, thermal storage system, chilled water resets, energy audit
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government
Amount:	T5 Fixtures (T12 Replacement): $3 - $12 T5 HO High-Bay Fixtures: $15 - $74 T8 Fixtures: $1 - $16 T8 High-Bay Fixtures: $21 - $34 CFL Hardwired Fixture/Bulb: $4 CFL/LED Bulbs: $2 CFL Highbay Fixture: $35 LED Refrigerated Display Light: $6 LED Interior Lights: $5 - $10 LED Exterior Lights: $10 - $30 LED Pole Light Replacement: $30 - $88 Pulse Start Metal Halide: $12 - $24 Tubular Skylight: $121 Occupancy Sensor: $0.04/controlled watt LED Exit Sign: $7 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning: $10/ton Unitary Air Conditioning/Heat Pump: $25 - $30/ton Rooftop Air Conditioning/Heat Pump: $25 - $30/ton Ground Source Heat Pump: $20/ton Motors: $6/HP Pumps: $120 - $750 VFD's: $24/HP Air/Water Cooled Chillers: $26/Ton Chilled Water Reset: $250 - $550 Thermal Storage: $100/kW offset Energy Audit: Free
Maximum Incentive:	$50,000 per facility per calendar year
Equipment Requirements:	See application form
Installation Requirements:	See application form
Web Site:	http://www.lge-ku.com/rebate/default.asp

Summary:

Louisville Gas and Electric (LGE) offers rebates to all commercial customers who pay a DSM charge on monthly bills. Rebates are available on lighting measures, sensors, air conditioners, heat pumps, motors, pumps, variable frequency drives, chillers, chilled water resets, thermal storage systems, and an optional and free energy audit. Customers must complete and sign an application form prior to project completion. Measure type, quantity and estimated completion date must be included. Eligible customers will receive an Installation Confirmation Form, which is to be completed and returned to LGE within 90 days after project completion. Proof of purchase, installation details, model number, operable date and manufacturers information must be included with form. Annual maximum rebate amount per calendar year, per facility is $50,000. Rebates will be received in check form within 45 days of receiving Installation Confirmation Form. New facilities are not eligible for this program. Please contact utility or visit web site provided above.

Contact:

Louisville Gas & Electric
Energy Efficiency Operations -Commercial Rebate Program (5th Floor)
220 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 589-1444
Phone 2: (800) 331-7370
Web Site: http://www.lge-ku.com/rebate/default.asp

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