Energy Efficiency Incentives

Energy Alliance Incentives

The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance provides incentives that help make comprehensive home energy assessments and the resulting home energy improvements more affordable.

Home Energy Assessment Incentives

The first step in our Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program is a comprehensive energy assessment, a service that can cost $400-$500 for the typical homeowner, but is discounted for Energy Alliance customers.

  • Most homeowners pay only $50*
  • Performed by approved Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors
  • Eligible for homeowners in Hamilton, Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties
  • Home energy assessment cost is reimbursable when investing in a home energy improvement

Home Energy Improvement Incentives

Once your assessment is performed and your contractor provides a list of home energy improvements, the Energy Alliance provides incentives and low-interest loan options to help you improve your home and reduce your monthly utility bills.

  • Receive a 35% Energy Alliance incentive on all your home energy improvements**
  • Access a 6.99% low-interest loan in addition to your 35% incentive
  • Available toward any of the energy saving measures found on your post-assessment report, including high-efficiency upgrades for your heating and air conditioning systems, once you complete all recommended insulation and air sealing measures
  • Eligible for homeowners in Hamilton, Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties

Qualifying Home Energy Improvements

Here is a quick list of all the improvements that are eligible for the Energy Alliance's incentive program. Some restrictions may apply so please contact us for further details.

  • Envelope Air Sealing
  • Insulation
  • Ductwork Air Sealing
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Water Heaters
  • Appliances
  • Windows, Doors, Skylights & Tubular Daylight Devices (TDD)
  • Lighting

Additional Incentives

You may qualify for additional state, federal, and utility incentives on your home energy improvements. Please visit the websites below for complete details on eligibility and how to apply for each incentive.

Geothermal and Solar Tax Credit 

Geothermal Heat Pumps and Solar Systems are eligible for a 30% tax credit until December 2016. Visit the Energy Star website to view the tax credit requirements and details on eligible upgrades.

Duke Energy Smart $aver ® (Ohio)

Duke Energy Ohio provides incentives on high-efficiency heating and cooling systems for Ohio customers through their Smart $aver program. Rebates of $200 are available for upgrading to a high-performing gas furnace, air conditioning unit, heat pump, or geothermal heat pump.

Kentucky Energy Efficiency Tax Credit (PDF)

State tax credits from $100-$250 (maximum $500 on all measures) are available for Kentucky residents on energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation, high-efficiency furnaces, and high-performing air conditioners. View tax credit details and requirements (PDF) from the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence.

 

* Reduced cost $50 home energy assessment applies to homes under 3,000 square feet. Additional charges apply for larger homes, click here for details.

** Some restrictions may apply.