

All Rebates
How to Apply for a Rebate
- Find a contractor at the link below
- Submit a rebate application
- Pre onsite verification
- Installation
- Submit all required documentation
- Receive your rebate check
Does Your Project Qualify for a Rebate?
Check EligibilityRebates for Investing in Energy Efficiency
We offer rebates on a wide variety of energy efficiency projects. These rebates can help your business reduce payback time and offset the cost of energy efficiency upgrades.
Check out our rebate amounts, which are calculated annually and contingent upon the review and acceptance of savings claims.
PPL Business Rebates (Effective June 1, 2016) | |
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Efficient Equipment | $0.05 / kWh |
Custom | $0.06 / kWh |
Combined Heat and Power | $0.03 / kWh |
Rebates cover up to 50% of project costs or $500,000. Effective January 1, 2020, pre-approval is required for all projects. Pre-approval means that a project application must be submitted in good order and receive a pre-approval letter before construction begins. |
Important Note: PPL has updated the program's Total Resource Cost effectiveness requirement. Effective immediately, all custom and CHP projects have to meet a minimum TRC of 0.7; lowered from previous requirement of 1.0 and 1.25.
Please select a rebate you’re interested in:
Agriculture
Building Controls
Combined Heating & Power
Custom Projects
Demand Response
Drives For Motors & Pumps (VFDs)
Food Service Equipment & Refrigeration
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Lighting
Grants, Loans, & Tax Credits
Agriculture
Energy accounts for more than half of a farm’s operating expenses, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. By saving energy, your farm can allocate more funds toward crucial resources.
We can help. We’ll find you an expert contractor to assess your property for energy-saving opportunities. Then, we’ll provide a customized report with upgrade options and qualifying rebates toward energy-efficient pumps, VFD, lighting, irrigation and more.
Harvest Savings for your Farm
Should you update your equipment? 5 questions to ask:
- Do you have speed controls on your vacuum pumps and compressed air system?
- Do you have controls on your circulating fans?
- Are high-volume, low-speed fans installed?
- Do you have a low-pressure irrigation system installed?
- Are your livestock waterers insulated?
Lower costs, maximize comfort
- Apply for rebates
- Lower electricity costs
- Reduce equipment wear and maintenance
Sample Savings— Estimate your rebate with our Agricultural Savings calculator.
Project | Unit | Estimated Annual kWh Savings1 | Rebates2 |
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Dairy scroll compressor | per unit | 17,000 | $ 850 |
Vacuum milk pump (10 HP) | per unit | 13,000 | $ 650 |
High efficiency ventilation fans | per fan | 500 | $ 25 |
Fluorescent-high bay light (metal halide to T5) | per fixture | 450 | $ 23 |
1 Pennsylvania 2016 Technical Reference Manual.
2 Based on $0.05/kWh saved. Actual incentive rate per kWh may vary.
Please note: Rebates will vary based on facility type and hours. Consult a program engineer for information.
Building Controls
Building automation systems are computer-based control systems that automatically adjust the HVAC and lighting settings in your building based on occupancy schedules, natural lighting, temperature set points and other factors. These systems must be commissioned when installed or re-commissioned after major facility changes occur such as new construction, buildings additions, occupancy changes, or failed control sensors.
We offer help assessing your building, a database of contractors and rebates towards building controls in a new facility or upgrading an existing system.
Benefits
- Apply for rebates of $.05/kWh saved annually. Offset upfront costs and reduce payback time.
- Lower operating costs. Building controls can help deliver energy savings each month by allowing you to automatically turn your HVAC, lighting and other electrical systems off and on, up or down when you need them.
- Improved building environment. Prepare building areas for occupants before they arrive, reducing any complaints and providing a comfortable and safe environment.
Project | Unit | Estimated Annual kWh Savings1 | Rebates2 |
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Economizer | per 1,000 sq. ft. | 1,399 | $ 70 |
Hotel guest room occupancy sensor | per sensor | 600 | $ 30 |
Office lighting occupancy sensor | per sensor | 30 | $ 2 |
1 Pennsylvania 2016 Technical Reference Manual.
2 Based on $0.05/kWh saved. Actual incentive rate per kWh may vary.
Please note: Rebates will vary based on facility type and hours. Consult a program engineer for information.
Combined Heating & Power
Two-thirds of the energy that feeds conventional power plants is wasted heat, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. You can cut that waste in half by switching to a Combined Heat and Power (CHP or cogeneration) system, which generates electricity and thermal energy in a single, integrated system.*
We offer rebates of $0.03 kWh saved annually to help you take advantage of CHP technologies. Advances such as combustion turbines and reciprocating engines have allowed for new configurations of systems that combine heat and power production, expanding opportunities for these systems and increasing the amount of electricity they can produce. New turbines are now cost effective for systems down to 500 kW and reciprocating engines for systems down to 50 kW, dramatically expanding the number of sites where CHP can be installed. In recent years, smaller CHP systems have begun to make inroads in the light manufacturing, commercial buildings, and at smaller institutions such as hospitals.
Important Note: PPL has updated the program's Total Resource Cost effectiveness requirement--Effective immediately, all custom and CHP projects have to meet a minimum TRC of 0.7; which is lower than the previous requirement of 1.0 and 1.25.
- Apply for rebates of $.03/kWh saved annually. Offset upfront costs and reduce payback time. We will pay 50% of a project’s cost, up to $500,000
- Lower operating costs through long-term energy savings
- Improve the efficiency and performance of your facility
- Preserve the environment, reduce emissions, saving natural resources and complying with EPA’s Clean Power Plan
- Pre-approval is required for all custom and CHP projects.
*Source: ACEEE. Learn more about combined heat and power systems at ACEEE.
The ACEEE offers a deployment toolkit for Combined Heat & Power Projects to be found here.
Custom Projects
If your business has an energy project not listed on our website, let us know. We’ll come visit your facility to determine eligibility.
We offer custom project rebates of $.06/kWh saved annually toward new construction, retrofits, building upgrades and more. Once we identify energy-saving opportunities at your facility, we’ll provide a contractor database, and rebates toward qualifying energy efficiency projects.
Pre-approval is required for all custom projects.
A Breath of Fresh Savings with Compressed Air
Custom rebates may be available for:
- Building control systems that are not required by code (e.g., demand control ventilation or exhaust air heat recovery)
- Building operation training
- Compressed air system upgrades
- Economizers
- Energy management system installation
- Industrial process upgrades
- New construction or renovation projects that involve multiple building systems and exceed state energy codes (e.g., lighting, HVAC and building envelope codes)
- Water/wastewater system improvements
And, you can estimate your rebate!
Benefits
- Apply for rebates of $.06/kWh saved annually, offsetting upgrade cost and reducing payback time
- Lower operating costs
- Lower maintenance costs, upgrading your facility can help prevent unexpected breakdowns and reduce repairs
- Improve work environment and productivity by increasing comfort and safety
Demand Response
Are you a commercial customer including manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, government, non-profit or educational looking to earn revenue for reducing your peak electricity usage?
The PPL Demand Response Program is a load curtailment program that is designed to help PPL Electric Utilities to cost-effectively reduce peak demand on its system.
PPL is offering this program to qualifying commercial customers through its demand response curtailment service provider (DR CSP), CPower, for the 2020 curtailment season. The 2020 curtailment season runs from June 1 – September 30, 2020.
The Program’s Basic Requirements:
- Curtailable load: at least 100 kW peak demand
- Must have real-time metering capability (CPower can help if you do not)
- PPL Electric Utilities customer who shop for electricity are eligible for the Demand Response Program.
- Not available to residential customers
- The operational capacity to curtail the MWs committed to the program
- A desire to earn more revenue from DR programs, reduce peak demand and save energy
Contact us for more information on PPL's Demand Response Program, or call CPower at 844-422-8129.
Drives for Motors And Pumps (VFDs)
With single-speed motors using more power than necessary, you can save electricity by switching to variable frequency/speed drives (VFD), to match motors speed with actual load requirements. Let us help. We’ll provide a contractor database, expert assessment and cash rebates toward VFD purchases and installation.
To be eligible for a rebate, these energy-saving devices must be newly installed on (retrofitting of existing VFDs are not eligible):
- HVAC
- Cooling tower fans
- Chilled water pumps
- Condenser water pumps
- Hot water pumps
- Air compressors
- and other motor upgrades
Benefits
- Apply for rebates of $.05/kWh saved annually, offsetting upgrade costs and reducing payback time.
- Lower operating costs. New VFDs delivery can help deliver energy savings, paying for themselves quickly.
- Reduce maintenance costs. Energy-efficient motors can run cooler, last longer and reduce facility heating loads.
- Reduce motor lifecycle costs.
- Reduce energy losses through improved design, tighter tolerances, better materials and improved manufacturing techniques.
Technical Webinar- Motors and Drives
Project-VFD | Unit | Estimated Annual kWh Savings1 | Rebates2 |
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5-HP Kitchen Exhaust Fan | per unit | 22.430 | $1,122 |
Vacuum Milk Pump (10-HP) | per unit | 13,000 | $ 650 |
Air Handler Unit in a Middle School | per unit | 33,100 | $ 1,655 |
1 Pennsylvania 2016 Technical Reference Manual.
2 Based on $0.05/kWh saved. Actual incentive rate per kWh may vary.
Please note: Rebates will vary based on facility type and hours. Consult a program engineer for information.
Food Service Equipment and Refrigeration
Switching to energy-efficient food service equipment can reduce your facility’s energy consumption by up to two-thirds, according to ENERGY STAR®. We can help your business maximize those savings.
We will help you find a contractor to assess your facility for eligible rebates toward the installation of energy-efficient food service equipment.
Rebates are available for:
- ENERGY STAR certified steam cookers and servers
- Dishwasher pre-rinse sprayers
- Variable frequency drive (VFD) on fan (kitchen exhaust fan)
- Vending machine controllers
- High efficiency refrigerator/freezer cases
- Night covers for display cases
- Optimization of your walk-in refrigerator by:
- Adding strip curtains, door gaskets and automatic door closers
- Installing anti-sweat heater controls
- Replacing incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR certified LEDs that generate considerably less heat
- Suction pipe insulation
- Equipping evaporator and condenser fans with electronically commutated motors that can reduce energy consumption by about two-thirds
Benefits
- Apply for rebates of $.05/kWh saved annually, offsetting upgrade costs and reducing payback time
- Lower operating costs
- Reduce maintenance costs with longer-lasting equipment
- Improve work environment and productivity by increasing comfort and safety
Technical Webinar- Refrigeration
Sample Savings— and, you can estimate your rebates for Food Service, DHW and Refrigeration.
Project | Unit | Estimated Annual kWh Savings1 | Rebates2 |
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Evaporative fan motor controls | per fan | 2,705 | $ 135 |
Install occupancy sensor on 500-can beverage vending machine | per machine | 2,250 | $ 113 |
Anti-sweat door heater controls | per door | 1,882 | $ 94 |
Pre-rinse spray valve | per unit | 1,222 | $ 61 |
1 Pennsylvania 2016 Technical Reference Manual.
2 Based on $0.05/kWh saved. Actual incentive rate per kWh may vary.
Please note: Rebates will vary based on facility type and hours. Consult a program engineer for information.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Upgrading your heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) systems can make a huge dent in your energy bills. We’ll help you make the switch with our contractor database, identify energy-saving opportunities of your facility and rebates toward energy-efficient chillers, heat pumps and A/C units.
Benefits
- Apply for rebates of $.05/kWh saved annually, offsetting upgrade costs and reducing payback time
- Lower operating costs
- Reduce maintenance costs with longer-lasting equipment
- Improve work environment and productivity by increasing comfort and safety
Technical Webinar - HVAC
We will help you find a contractor to assess your facility for eligible rebates toward the installation of high efficiency HVAC equipment and controls including:
- Air conditioners - air-source / water-cooled / evaporatively-cooled
- Electric chillers - air-cooled / water-cooled electric chillers
- ECM circulating fans
- Evaporator fan controllers
- Heat pumps - air-source / geothermal / water-source heat pumps
- Occupancy sensors
- Ventilation fans
What can you save? Estimate your rebate.
Project-HVAC | Unit | Estimated Annual kWh Savings1 | Rebates2 |
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Water-cooled electric chiller (100 Tons) | per chiller | 85,000 | $4,250 |
High volume low speed fan | per unit | 10,000 | $500 |
Install VFD on a 5 HP air handling unit fan | per chiller | 3,500 | $175 |
Air Source air conditioner | per unit | 2,327 | $116 |
Air-Source air conditioner (less than 65,000 Btu/Hr) | per unit | 800 | $40 |
High efficiency ventilation fan | per fan | 500 | $25 |
1 Pennsylvania 2016 Technical Reference Manual.
2 Based on $0.05/kWh saved. Actual incentive rate per kWh may vary.
Please note: Rebates will vary based on facility type and hours. Consult a program engineer for information.
Lighting
Want to cut down on energy costs? Switch to energy-efficient lighting. LED lighting can save you up to 50 percent on energy costs, while fluorescent lighting can lower energy use by 25 percent or more.
Advances in lighting technologies mean upgrading to high-efficiency lighting goes beyond changing lamps and bulbs. Whether it’s reconfiguring your lamp layout or installing occupancy sensors so lights only turn on when needed, we’ll help you find the best solution for your business.
Are you aware of the Requirement for ENERGY STAR 2.1 or DLC 4.3 product qualifications? Click below to learn more:
ENERGY STAR 2.1 Specifications
DLC 4.3 Technical Requirements
Benefits
- Apply for rebates and reduce payback time
- Lower your electricity bills
- Longer lasting bulbs, for reduced maintenance
- Better lighting improves your work environment, comfort, safety, and may improve productivity
Advance your Lighting to the Next Level
What can you save? Estimate your rebate with our lighting calculator.
Project-lighting | Unit | Estimated Annual kWh Savings1 | Rebates2 |
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Street lamp (400W metal halide to 150W LED) | per fixture | 640 | $32 |
Fluorescent-high bay light (metal halide to T5) | per fixture | 450 | $23 |
Parking lot light (250W HPS to 120W LED) | per fixture | 363 | $18 |
Exterior flood light (150W metal halide to 42W LED) | per fixture | 307 | $15 |
Office Building light (75W PAR30 recessed lamp to 10W PAR30 LED) | per fixture | 90 | $4.50 |
Florescent to linear LED | per fixture | 53 | $3 |
1 Pennsylvania 2016 Technical Reference Manual.
2 Based on $0.05/kWh saved. Actual incentive rate per kWh may vary.
Please note: Rebates will vary based on facility type and hours. Consult a program engineer for information.
Grants, Loans and Tax Credits
Periodically, other rebates and incentives on energy efficiency projects may be offered through non-PPL Electric Utilities programs. This could mean extra savings for you. Below is a list of some of the more popular state and federal outlets that offer an opportunity for extra savings on energy efficiency projects.
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Federal Income Tax Credits
ENERGY STAR products eligible for tax credits are independently certified to save energy, save money and protect the environment.
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ENERGY STAR® rebate locator
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping residential and business consumers save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. To encourage customers to buy energy efficient products, ENERGY STAR partners occasionally sponsor special offers, such as sales tax exemptions or credits, or rebates on qualified products. This search is provided as a service to consumers to find such special offers or rebates where they exist, based on information that partners submit to ENERGY STAR.
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Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 - Pennsylvania
Recovery Act funds to advance its energy programs for businesses, energy producers and homeowners.
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Pennsylvania Alternative and Clean Energy Program
Loans available for commercial, industrial, non-profit, schools, local governments and multifamily projects. Approval required before starting project.
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Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
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Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Low-interest loans and lines of credit through certified economic development organizations (CEDOs) for eligible businesses that commit to creating and/or retaining jobs and for the development of industrial parks and multi-tenant facilities.
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Small Business Advantage Grant Program
Pennsylvania DEP is now accepting applications for small business advantage grants for pollution prevention and energy efficiency projects. Applicants will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Applications will be accepted until fiscal year 14-15 funds are exhausted.
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The Sustainable Energy Fund
Financing is available to assists energy users in overcoming financial barriers to a sustainable energy future.
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USDA Rural Energy for America Program
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides loan guarantees and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses (not just farms) to complete a variety of projects.
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Lehigh Financial Group
Customize leases and loans are available for small business owners.