Rebate Programs

Keep your central air conditioner running efficiently and extend its lifespan with a tune-up! Without regular maintenance, your unit can lose up to 5% of its efficiency each year, leading to higher electric bills and reduced comfort. A $25 rebate is available to customers with central air conditioners no larger than five (5) tons and those who have not received a tune-up within the past three years. Contact a professional service technician to perform a 12-point inspection to ensure your system cools effectively and dehumidifies properly. Be comfortable and save money!

*Must be a KU electric customer to qualify.

Smart thermostats make it easy to set a schedule that keeps you comfortable when you’re home and saves energy and money when you’re away. They can learn and adjust automatically to your preferences, and you can adjust settings from anywhere with a user-friendly app. Preheat or cool down your home just before you arrive, apply vacation settings, and even receive personalized energy usage feedback.

Benefits:

• Easy to program
• Adapts to your preferences
• Saves energy and money
• Control from anywhere

Smart thermostats also provide basic demand response capabilities that allow remote connection with utilities for adjusting thermostat settings during peak demand periods.

We encourage the purchase of programmable smart thermostats through Focus on Energy. Their online marketplace offers instant discounts with free shipping on most popular thermostats.

Eligibility:

• Purchase a WIFI smart thermostat through Focus on Energy and KU will offer an additional $25 rebate in addition to the instant discount from Focus.
• Purchase a WIFI smart thermostat from a source other than Focus on Energy and you may be eligible for up to a $75 rebate from Kaukauna Utilities (rebate capped at no more than 50% of purchase price).

*Must be a KU electric customer to qualify.

Save energy and money with new ENERGY STAR appliances. When purchasing, check the Energy Guide for the ENERGY STAR label, which indicates the appliance is 20%–30% more efficient than non-certified models. Check out our “KU Energy Guide” for more details on reading the guide. Kaukauna Utilities offers rebates to encourage the purchase of energy-saving appliances like clothes washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, and room air conditioners (with >10 EER). Simply look for the ENERGY STAR logo to qualify for a rebate.

Rebate amounts:

• ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer – $50
• ENERGY STAR Clothes Dryer – $50
• ENERGY STAR Refrigerator – $25
• ENERGY STAR Freezer – $25
• ENERGY STAR Dehumidifier – $25
• ENERGY STAR Dishwasher – $25
• Room Air Conditioner (>10 EER) – $25

*Must be a KU electric customer to qualify.

Qualify for a rebate when you install a Level 2 Wi-Fi enabled EV charger at home! A Level 2 charger requires a 240-volt, 30–50 amp dedicated outlet – ask a licensed electrician if your home is ready. Kaukauna Utilities offers a rebate of 50% of the charger cost, including installation, up to $400. Wi-Fi enabled chargers allow you to monitor and control charging remotely and can help you take advantage of special energy-saving programs.

Tax credits may also be available to EV buyers. A federal income tax credit of up to $7,500.

To learn more about electric vehicles, visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s incentive site.

*Must be a KU electric customer to qualify.

Get a $200 bill credit with an ENERGY STAR certified electric hybrid (heat pump) water heater! These units can save a four-person household around $350 per year on energy costs and often pay for themselves within two years. Heat pump water heaters are 2-3 times more energy-efficient than standard models, using electricity to transfer heat rather than generating it. Ideal for basements with at least 700 square feet, they work best in areas with excess heat, like furnace rooms. For more details, consult with your contractor about your options.

Find qualifying models here.

*Must be a KU electric customer to qualify.

Make the switch and electrify your landscape equipment to help eliminate the environmental impacts from gas-powered equipment including noise pollution, air pollution and CO2 emissions. KU customers are eligible for rebates on the purchase of a variety of battery-powered landscape equipment:

• Hedge & Extension Trimmer – $10
• Leaf Blower, Chain Saw – $15
• Single Stage Snowblower – $50
• Two Stage Snowblower, Push Lawn Mower – $75
• Garden Tractor Mower – $150

* Incentives are not to exceed 10% of equipment cost. Incentives are paid as bill credit. Limit of two (2) pieces of equipment per household.

*Must be a KU electric customer to qualify.

Water is one of our most precious resources. Because it flows so easily from our appliances, we sometimes don’t appreciate its value. Even though water is the most abundant resource on earth and is essential for life, the quantities of fresh water are limited. Water tables are decreasing, and it’s becoming more difficult and costly to find and deliver fresh water.

We need to save water every way we can and conservation is the key in providing fresh water for the future. KU’s conservation plan assists you in conserving this valuable asset. We provide a rebate to encourage the installation of water saving appliances. Rebates for each measure shall not exceed 50% of the purchase price:

• Kitchen Sink Faucet – $75
• Bathroom/Laundry Sink Faucet – $50
• Showerheads – $50
• Toilets – $100
• Dishwasher – $200
• Clothes Washer – $275
• Water Softener (limited time offer) – $300
• Whole Home Bonus (must pre-qualify equipment to receive bonus) – $1,750

*Must be a KU water customer to qualify.

PV Solar – If you’ve already put in the work to make your home as energy efficient as possible, now is the perfect time to take an even more rewarding step. Focus on Energy offers cash incentives for qualified solar electric installations.

Geothermal/HVAC – Kaukauna Utilities realizes the benefits of a ground source geothermal system and is offering a $300 incentive for your residence. Focus on Energy also provides up to $750 incentive for the installation of a ground source geothermal system, making renewable energy systems more affordable.

Download the Geothermal Incentive Application

To find out more information and eligibility, call (800) 762-7077 or visit Focus on Energy

• Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebate Program
• Energy Saving Packs
• Smart Thermostats
• New Home Certification
• Home Energy Assessment & Insulation
• Renewable Energy
• Heating & Cooling
• Marketplace

To find out more, visit Focus on Energy or call (800) 762-7077