Jul 19, 2023 | Energy Efficiency
Your home is as unique as you are. Not all heating and cooling systems are the same, and not everyone uses them in the same way. It’s true for your appliances as well, and everything else that uses energy. That’s why it’s a good idea to take advantage of personalized energy resources available to you from PPL, including one-on-one advice and specialized insights from energy experts.
Learn more about some of our personalized resources below. And visit our one-stop shop to find out all the ways you can Save with PPL.
Schedule your free, personalized consultation
“I am so appreciative of Jari [a Virtual Home Energy Expert]. He did such a good job in helping me with my account and letting me know how I can save money.” — G.
A Virtual Home Energy Assessment is easy to schedule and no home visits are necessary. A brief conversation with a trained Energy Advisor from PPL is a great way to find savings suited to your home. It could mean an easy solution to an energy challenge you’ve been dealing with for some time. Or it could be a quick fix to an issue that you never realized was an issue. After the assessment, you’ll also receive a free energy savings kit, with easy DIY upgrades like LED bulbs, a smart power strip, weather stripping and more, shipped straight to your door. Call +1 877-486-9204 to schedule.
Save money and energy with special offers
The PPL Online Marketplace is a great resource for special discounts on the best energy-saving products like air purifiers, window /C units, furnace filters, spray foam and pipe insulation, smart thermostats, dehumidifiers and advanced power strips. It’s also where you can access helpful buyer’s guides highlighting some of the energy-saving appliances and products that are available and how to use them.
Out with the old… In with the new
Do you have an old refrigerator or freezer that’s wasting energy and taking up space? If it still works, PPL will pick it up and haul it away for free to be responsibly recycled. Plus, you’ll receive a check for $50. You can also receive money for letting us take away your old dehumidifier or room A/C. We also offer rebates on new refrigerators. Learn more to schedule your pickup.
Whatever type of home you have, there are multiple ways you can save on your budget and save energy at the same time. That’s something worth talking about.
Jul 6, 2023 | Energy Efficiency
Did you complete a home improvement project this summer? You can bundle our standard rebates and bonus rebates with tax credits to maximize your savings. Pairing tax credits with our rebates is a great way to save extra on energy upgrades that improve the comfort, health and energy efficiency of your home.
Learn how you can bundle rebates, bonus rebates, and tax credits.
Projects that may qualify for a federal tax credit and a rebate from our rebate program include:
- Air-Source Heat Pumps
- Central Air Conditioning
- Heat Pump Water Heaters
- Insulation and Air Sealing
These projects are all part of the ENERGY STAR® Home Upgrade, which includes the highest-impact, most energy-efficient improvements you can make in your home.
Whether you’ve already completed energy-saving upgrades in the past year or you’re planning ahead, remember to take advantage of federal tax credits. You may qualify for up to $3,200 in federal tax credits this year. Visit pplelectric.com/bundled to learn more.
May 10, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
Temperatures may be rising, but your energy costs don’t have to. Keep cool and save energy this summer with these helpful tips from our friends at ENERGY STAR® and rebates from PPL Electric Utilities.
- Consider an HVAC upgrade. If your cooling equipment is more than 10 years old or needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up, it may be time to replace the system. Get rebates of up to $450 on ENERGY STAR certified cooling equipment through PPL Electric.
- Install a smart thermostat. An ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat saves energy by adjusting to your schedule and favorite temperatures. You can even control it right from your phone. We offer rebates of up to $100.
- Insulate and seal air leaks. Feeling different temperatures from room to room? Updating insulation and sealing air leaks can keep the hot air out and improve the efficiency of your cooling system. Save with rebates of up to $700.
For more resources and rebates, check out savewithppl.com.
Apr 12, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
There are opportunities to save on electricity throughout your home, and our energy efficiency programs and rebates can help get you started.
No contact, free home energy assessment
With a virtual home energy assessment, an expert energy advisor will evaluate your home’s energy consumption and recommend potential upgrades — all during a 30-minute phone conversation. Best of all, it’s free.
You’ll even receive a personalized energy savings kit — also free — with small, do-it-yourself upgrades. You may receive items like a smart power strip, high-efficiency showerhead, weatherstripping, or LED bulbs.
Visit pplelectric.com/virtualassessment to schedule or give us a call at 1-877-486-9204.
Get paid for your old fridge or freezer
Hanging onto an old fridge or freezer? If it still works, we’ll give you $50 for it. Plus, you can get $10 for each working dehumidifier or room air conditioner.
- Schedule a free curbside or in-home pickup.
- We’ll haul away and responsibly recycle your fridge or freezer and any other qualifying appliances.
- Receive $50 plus an additional $10 for each dehumidifier or room air conditioner.
Visit pplelectric.com/recycle to schedule your pickup.
Rebates for efficient upgrades
We offer rebates for qualifying heating and cooling equipment and other energy efficiency upgrades. The rebates apply to central air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats, pool pumps, and more. Visit pplelectric.com/equipment to learn more.
Instant discounts on specialty lighting
Switching out old light bulbs for ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs is one of the easiest ways to save energy. We provide instant discounts on select specialty lighting bulb packs at local retailers. Look for signs with the PPL Electric logo to find the discounts.
Comprehensive Retrofit Bonus
If you’ve already made your first energy efficiency update, you can take advantage of our Comprehensive Retrofit Bonus. Earn a bonus for completing two or three qualifying projects within a year. Check out pplelectric.com/retrofit for more details.
