What Improvements Qualify

Program Minimum Standards

Air Sealing and Insulation (ENERGY STAR certification not required), provided that all of the following must be completed:

  • Air sealing of the home and ducts is performed, and
  • If current ceiling insulation does not meet R-19, installed ceiling insulation must achieve R-38 or better*, and
  • If current floor insulation does not meet R-11, installed floor insulation must achieve R-19 or better*

* Unless structural limitations prevent achievement of these insulation levels, in which instances the maximum R-value that can be achieved is required.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors (if not already present in house)

Other Qualifying Improvements

Kentucky Home Performance incentives may be put toward a wide range of energy-saving projects, including any work (labor costs) dedicated to achieving the Minimum Requirements, plus:

  • Additional Insulation and Air-Sealing Work
  • ENERGY STAR® Windows and Doors
  • ENERGY STAR® Air-Source Heat Pumps*
    AHRI certificate included
    * If not labeled Energy Star®, minimum SEER ≥14.5 and HSPF ≥8.2 for split systems and minimum SEER≥14 and HSPF≥8.0 for single package equipment including gas/electric package units.
  • ENERGY STAR® Central A/C Systems**
    AHRI certificate included
    ** If not labeled Energy Star®, minimum SEER ≥14.5 for split systems and minimum SEER≥14 for single package equipment including gas/electric package units.
  • ENERGY STAR® Gas Boilers and Furnaces
  • ENERGY STAR® Water Heaters
  • ENERGY STAR® Programmable Thermostats
  • ENERGY STAR® Closed-Loop Geothermal Heat Pumps***
    AHRI certificate included
    *** If not labeled Energy Star®: water to air system must meet: EER 16.1/COP 3.5; water to water systems must meet EER 15.1/COP 3.0; and DGX systems must meet EER 16.0/COP 3.6.
  • Lighting
    Replacement of non-IC-rated recessed “can” lights with ENERGY STAR® rated units that are installed and insulated to manufacturer specifications.

Variances

KHP projects will be eligible for program incentives if at least 85 percent of work performed is in the categories listed here. Improvements in the remaining 15 percent may include (all must be approved by KHP):

  • Items related to or precursors of energy-efficiency improvements, such as electrical work that needs to be brought into compliance in order to install an HVAC system.
  • Items related to indoor air quality, such as humidification or de-humidification.

Before

Improved