Energy Efficiency Rebates

FirstEnergy (MetEdison, Penelec, Penn Power, West Penn Power) - Residential Energy Efficiency Programs

Pennsylvania Power Co residential energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

First Energy as a parent company administers the energy efficiency program for Metropolitan Edition (Met-Ed), Pennsylvania Electric (Penelec), Pennsylvania Power (Penn Power), and West Penn Power.  The program summarizes most of the programs offered by these utilities, the actual incentives might vary between the electric utilities. 

Energy Efficiency Kit Program: Residential customers of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania utilities are eligible to receive an energy efficiency kit. There is no fee for this kit and it will be shipped directly to your home so you can begin saving energy and reduce your utility bill. Request a kit here.

Residential Energy Audit Program:

  • A full walk-through of your home with a certified energy auditor
  • Visual inspection for any health or safety concerns
  • A custom energy report with low-cost ways to save energy
  • Air leak testing to identify where you may be wasting energy
  • Energy-saving products (valued at up to $300) installed at no cost
  • Recommendations for home improvements that qualify for rebates
  • Rebate details for air and duct sealing, insulation, windows and more
  • Check here for details

Appliance Rebate Program: The program offers rebates for  a variety of energy efficiency appliances. There are additional rebates available for Income Eligible customers here.

HVAC & Water Heating: The program offers free tune up of an existing HVAC system that are more than 7 years old. 

WARM Program for Low-Income households: Low income customers of Penn Power can participate in the WARM energy conservation program to make their homes energy efficient. The program is available to both homeowners and renters. The program includes in-home evaluation, specialized energy savings plan, and energy savings items installed in customers home.Check here for program details.

eligible technologies
Solar Water Heat, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Ceiling Fan, Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Motors, Other EE, Pool Pumps, HVAC
website
https://www.firstenergycorp.com/save_energy/save_energy_pennsylvania/for_your_home_pa.html
funding source
Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec), Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed), and Pennsylvania Power Company (PennPower)
program timeline
Program start date: 10/29/2009
list of rebates
Clothes Washers - Flat rebate of $25
Dehumidifiers - Minimum rebate of $15
Dishwasher - Flat rebate of $25
Refrigerators/Freezers - Minimum rebate of $25
Programmable Thermostats - Flat rebate of $50
Heat pumps - Maximum rebate of $500
Geothermal Heat Pumps - Flat rebate of $650
Air conditioners - Maximum rebate of $250
Water Heaters - Flat rebate of $500
program notes
January 4, 2019
Updated incentive information.
July 22, 2022
Annual review, updated program description, eligible incentives
May 15, 2024
Annual review, eligible technologies and incentive amounts have changed.
What cities does Pennsylvania Power Co cover?
The following cities are in the Pennsylvania Power Co service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Adamsville, Allison Park, Andover, Atlantic, Baden, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Bessemer, Bradfordwoods, Burghill, Butler, Callery, Carlton, Clarks Mills, Cochranton, Conneaut Lake, Connoquenessing, Cranberry Twp, Darlington, East Liverpool, East Palestine, Edinburg, Ellwood City, Enon Valley, Evans City, Farrell, Fombell, Fredonia, Freedom, Gibsonia, Greenville, Grove City, Hadley, Harmony, Harrisville, Hartstown, Hermitage, Hubbard, Industry, Jackson Center, Jamestown, Kinsman, Linesville, Lowellville, Mars, Masury, Mercer, Midland, Negley, New Brighton, New Castle, New Galilee, New Middletown, New Wilmington, Petersburg, Pittsburgh, Polk, Portersville, Prospect, Pulaski, Renfrew, Rochester, Sandy Lake, Sewickley, Sharon, Sharpsville, Slippery Rock, Stoneboro, Transfer, Utica, Valencia, Volant, Wampum, Warrendale, West Middlesex, Wexford, Wheatland, Williamsfield, Zelienople