Nov 10, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
Winter is near, and colder weather often means more energy use and higher bills. We want to help, and we’re happy to offer rebates for most of the ENERGY STAR® Home Upgrade series of improvements. These are designed to maximize your energy and cost savings with energy-efficient appliances and products.
Water Heaters
We’re offering a $400 rebate if you upgrade to a super-efficient water heater. Plus, you could qualify for tax credits.
Your water heater is the second-highest energy user in your home, drawing more than your refrigerator, clothes washer, dishwasher, and dryer combined. Water heaters use 20% of a home’s energy.
A heat pump water heater with the ENERGY STAR label is up to four times more efficient and uses 70% less energy than a standard model. Upgrading can help you prepare for a clean energy future, while also saving you hundreds of dollars every year in energy costs.
Learn more about our heat pump water heater rebates here.
Nov 10, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
Winter is near, and colder weather often means more energy use and higher bills. We want to help, and we’re happy to offer rebates for most of the ENERGY STAR® Home Upgrade series of improvements. These are designed to maximize your energy and cost savings with energy-efficient appliances and products.
Heating and Cooling
We’re offering rebates of up to $450 to upgrade your heat pump. The savings are even bigger if you qualify for these tax credits.
Heat pumps can save you money. They are more efficient than both furnaces and boilers and, despite their name, serve double duty by providing heating and cooling. A new heat pump is an investment that delivers benefits year-round.
You can choose a heat pump that will use your home’s existing ductwork to deliver heating or a ductless pump for more targeted results.
Learn more about our rebates here.
Oct 6, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
Upgrading to a heat pump, heat pump water heater, or smart thermostat can reduce your energy costs significantly. With big rebates available, there’s never been a better time to make the change.
The ENERGY STAR® Home Upgrade includes the six highest-impact, most energy-efficient improvements you can make in your home. Rebates are available for upgrades to these ENERGY STAR certified products:
- Up to $450 off air-source heat pumps
- Up to $400 off ductless mini-split heat pumps
- Up to $400 off heat pump water heaters
- Up to $100 off smart thermostats
Upgrading to these ENERGY STAR certified products can improve the air quality of your home, boost your efficiency and comfort, and prevent energy loss.
Explore our rebates at pplelectric.com/rebates.
Oct 6, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
There are opportunities all throughout your home to help you save money by using less energy. We could all use a few extra dollars these days. That’s why we developed a virtual, online experience to help you find those hidden savings.
Here are a few easy tips that you’ll discover when you start your virtual energy saving journey at SaveWithPPL.com.
Switch. Then flip the switch.
It sounds simple, but if you haven’t made the switch to LED lightbulbs, you’re leaving money on the table. LEDs may look more expensive at the cash register, but they pay off. They have the same brightness as traditional bulbs, but they use 90% less energy and can save you up to $75 a year in electricity. Plus, they last 35 times longer than traditional bulbs.
Get a thermostat with a higher IQ
When the temperature outside fluctuates, it’s easy to forget to change your inside thermostat – or to know what temperature to change it to. A smart thermostat can help.
These devices automatically adjust based on your behavior, your preferences, and the current temperature. And you can change your temperature from anywhere using a mobile app. Install a smart thermostat and you could save up to $50 a year in energy.
We even offer rebates up to $100 to get you started.
You may be leaking money.
Keep warm air from escaping your home this winter by installing weatherstripping. Even the smallest gaps can lead to big leaks. You could save up to 15% on your energy bill when you weatherstrip your leaky doors and windows. Check out tips on how to track down air leaks on our blog at pplelectric.com/airleaks.
Save now. Save later.
If the refrigerator in your kitchen — or even the one in your garage — was made before 1993, we’ve got bad news and good news.
The bad news? You’re probably using twice the energy you need. The good news? We’ll pay you $50 for that energy monster and haul it away for free so you can upgrade to an ENERGY STAR® certified refrigerator.
For more information on ways to save — including tips, tools, and rebates — and to check out our new virtual energy efficiency home tour, visit SaveWithPPL.com.
*ENERGY STAR is the source for all savings estimates noted above.
Oct 3, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
According to ENERGY STAR®, 9 out of 10 homes in the U.S. are under-insulated. To see if you’re ready for cooler winter temperatures, use the following steps to check your insulation levels. Then, you can earn up to $700 in combined air sealing and insulation rebates.
Grab some gloves, a ruler and a flashlight, head upstairs and check your attic insulation:
- Visual check. Scan your attic to see if the insulation is level with or below the floor joists. If it is, chances are you need more insulation.
- Measure up. Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure the depth of your insulation. 16”-18” of insulation depth is typically recommended for northern climates.
If your insulation needs an update, our rebates can help. We offer attic insulation rebates for 75% of the cost (up to $500 for electric heat and up to $200 for non-electric heat).
Before you insulate, consider updating your air sealing to improve energy efficiency and help prevent moisture and mold. We offer an additional rebate of up to $200 for air sealing, which can improve efficiency by up to 20%.
Plus, if you’re a PPL Electric customer, you can earn up to $350 in bonus rebates when pairing an attic insulation upgrade with other qualifying measures. Learn more on our Comprehensive Retrofit Bonus page.
Looking for some assistance? We can help you find a contractor for your next home project: pplelectric.com/contractor
Not sure if attic insulation is right for you? Schedule a Virtual Home Energy Assessment: pplelectric.com/virtualassessment
