Many utility companies offer programs that can help you save energy and reduce your monthly bills. Available programs vary by provider but may include:

• Appliance Recycling: Cash incentives for recycling old refrigerators and freezers.

• Smart Thermostat Programs: Rewards for enrolling eligible Wi-Fi thermostats in energy-saving programs.

• EV Charging Incentives: Discounts or incentives for charging electric vehicles during off-peak hours.

• Energy-Saving Products: Reduced prices on smart thermostats, smart plugs, LED bulbs, and other efficiency products.

• Home Energy Audits: Free or low-cost energy assessments with personalized recommendations.

• Weatherization Assistance: Free energy-saving upgrades for qualifying homeowners and renters.

• Peak Time Rebates: Earn rewards for reducing electricity use during periods of high demand.

• Equipment Rebates: Cash rebates for installing high-efficiency heating, cooling, and water-heating equipment.

• Small Business Programs: Energy audits, lighting upgrades, and rebates to help reduce operating costs.

• Solar and Renewable Energy Programs: Bill credits or payments for excess energy generated by eligible renewable energy systems.

Programs and incentives differ by utility company and location. Contact your local provider to ask about available rebates, discounts, and energy-saving programs that could help lower your utility bills.

Find more information:

• Energy Savings Basics - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

• Energy Efficiency Programs and Incentives for LG&E and KU

• Overview of Clean Electricity Tax Credits

• State-Wide Energy Efficiency Programs, Incentives, and Rebates

Thanks to a generous grant from the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy, Bluegrass Greensource offers energy efficiency workshops to Central Kentucky communities and residents.

Workshop attendees learn about basic changes they can make to their homes and behavior in order to have a more comfortable, healthier, more efficient home. Every attendee also receives a wealth of resources to support their efforts to make their homes more efficient, including a free energy efficiency kit.

Keep an eye on the BGGS events page and social media for upcoming workshop opportunities.

Watch a previous energy efficiency workshop:

• Home Energy Efficiency Workshop

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible families pay heating and cooling costs, avoid utility shutoffs, and receive emergency assistance during a crisis. Additional programs may provide weatherization services, energy-saving home improvements, or help with past-due utility bills.

Assistance is available through local Community Action Agencies across the state. If you are having trouble paying your utility bill, contact your local Community Action Agency or utility provider to learn about available programs and eligibility requirements.

Find more information:

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

• Community Action Partners – Kentucky Resources

• Kentucky Benefit Programs – kynect