Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program

Contractors

Join a network of professionals
helping Kentuckians

The Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program is awaiting unconditional approval from the US Department of Energy (DOE). While waiting on DOE approval, we are actively preparing to deliver the program in a way that will allow a quick launch.

When launched, the Kentucky Home Energy Rebates program will support hardworking Kentucky families statewide, making it more affordable for them to install energy-saving solutions like heat pumps, appliances, electric panels, and insulation. Regardless of whether the home is new or old, rented or owned, or an apartment building or stand-alone house, the energy-saving solutions have the potential to reduce the amount Kentuckians spend to heat or cool their homes. The Kentucky Home Energy Rebates program aims to make a Better Kentucky one home at a time.

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Step 1:

How to Participate

Complete the Contractor Interest Survey

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Step 2:

Prepare your Documentation

Once applications open, be ready to demonstrate compliance with the Rebate Program requirements.

View Requirements

Contractors are required to provide the following: Kentucky Business Registration, Air Sealing and Insulation Contractors (local jurisdiction General Contractor requirements) + EPA Lead-Safe Certification, state license for (Plumbing, Electrician, HVAC) filed with the Department of Housing, Building and Construction, and Proof of Insurance (General Liability, Commercial Automobile, Worker’s Compensation, & Unemployment)

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Step 3:

Review Services Needed

Contractors, auditors, and assessors are responsible for providing their own tools or equipment.

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Step 4:

Stay Informed

Sign up to receive emails to stay up-to-date on the program launch

Contractor Benefits:

Why Participate?

Contractors meeting the requirements will join a network of professionals focused on delivering energy-efficient upgrades across the state.

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Attract More Quality Leads

From households looking for trusted professionals to complete upgrades.

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Access Program Incentive Opportunities

For qualified completed projects.

View Incentives

Below is a list of Approved Incentives for Contractors:

Substantial installation (excludes installations of electric stoves and electric heat pump dryers) per dwelling unit: $200
Installation of one or more electric heat pumps for space heating and cooling per dwelling unit- ducted: $100
Installation of one or more electric heat pumps for space heating and cooling per dwelling unit- non-ducted: $50
Installation of one or more electric load service center: $50
Installation of insulation per dwelling unit: $50
Installation of air sealing and materials to improve ventilation per dwelling unit: $50
Total incentive per dwelling unit: $500

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Participate in Program Training

To expand your quality assurance skill set and federal grant work experience.

What technical skills are needed to become an approved program contractor?

The Kentucky Home Energy Rebates Program starts with a qualified Energy Assessment which leads to whole home energy retrofits. View each Contractor type below to determine the skills needed to participate as an approved program contractor.

Certified Energy Assessors, HVAC & Ventilation Installers, Insulation & Air Sealing Installers, Electricians and Plumbers contractors must provide a Kentucky Business Registration to perform work in the state of Kentucky. Contractors are also responsible for providing all materials and equipment necessary to complete their work.