Pennsylvania’s Act 129, enacted in 2008, requires Pennsylvania’s largest electric distribution companies (EDCs) to develop energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) plans and adopt methods of reducing electric consumption and peak demand. Act 129 provides Pennsylvania businesses, governments and non-profits opportunities to take energy efficiency and conservation to the next level through incentive programs.

Phase V of the PPL Electric Business Energy Efficiency Program of Act 129 starts on June 1, 2026 and is scheduled to continue until May 31, 2031, or until funds run out, whichever happens first.

There are some instances where equipment fueled by natural gas is eligible for our programs, such as combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Please contact the program team and we will determine eligibility for your specific project.

Payment will be made to the participant listed on the application and PPL Electric bill unless a third-party payment is authorized. A participant may elect to assign their program incentive to a third party by completing and signing the Third Party Authorization Form on the website. With the Direct Discount Program, incentives are assigned to the participating contractor. The incentive is then applied as a direct credit on the customer’s final invoice. All program incentive payments will need authorization from the PPL Electric Utility account holder before payment can be made.

Consult your tax advisor.

With the PPL Electric Business Energy Efficiency Program, different types of equipment may be eligible for incentives. Customers should contact our program representatives to confirm project eligibility. Your contractor or supplier may have more information about the equipment specifications that may be considered.

To apply for incentives, use our online portal. Visit our How to Apply page for instructions and an application checklist, and email [email protected] if you require assistance.

A complete application submission includes the following:

• Completed online project application
• Payee-signed and dated W-9
• If the contractor is receiving the incentive, a Third Party Authorization Form must be submitted.
• Copy of recent PPL Electric bill at install location
• Savings estimator
• Project quote or estimate
• Manufacturers’ specification sheets for product qualification

Upon final application submission, each application must include:

• Payment request via the online application portal
• Final itemized project invoice
• Scope of work changes

Your ten-digit account number is in the upper right-hand corner of your utility bill. Your business rate code will also be located on this part of your utility bill. (Reminder: Small businesses are assigned GS1 and GS3 rate codes. Large businesses are assigned LP4 and LP5 rate codes.)

Yes. We encourage you to apply for as many incentives as you like to reduce energy use.

For large, multi-phase projects, you must submit an application for each energy efficiency upgrade project (i.e., Lighting, HVAC, Specialty Equipment, Drives for Motors and Custom). All incentives are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. We suggest you submit an application as soon as you have approval to move forward with a project. If you are still unsure of how to proceed with the application process, please contact the program team for personal assistance.

Pre-approval of the project continues to be recommended and encouraged to accurately calculate savings and incentives. However, pre-approval is not required. For custom projects, pre-approval may be waived by PPL Electric when project savings can still be accurately captured without pre-approval.

Project pre-approval is completed on a first-come, first-served basis after a completed application is received by PPL Electric's Business Energy Efficiency Program. Prescriptive project pre-approval can be expected in 15 business days from the date that the project is submitted in good order. Custom project pre-approvals are unique to each project and may require data gathering. Once the application is received, the program team will schedule a project-specific call to determine eligibility and data needs.

Applications are acknowledged upon receipt with an email response. If the participant has not received a receipt notification within seven days of submission, contact a program representative at [email protected]. 

Once a project has been installed and fully commissioned, and the final application with supporting documentation is received, the project will undergo a final engineering review. The data requirements are project specific and may vary. Once the project-specific engineering analysis is complete, a check will be issued within approximately four to six weeks of final project approval or when funding is available. A letter with payment information will be sent once the project final review is complete and payment is sent. 

There is no set timeline required for equipment installation. However, all projects must be complete by May 31, 2031. If installation schedules are delayed, please reach out to the project account manager or email [email protected].

We understand that changes can happen after you have submitted your application. Equipment change orders must meet the program requirements. If equipment changes occur, contact your program representative. We will review the changes and adjust the incentive to reflect the savings realized by the installed equipment.

Power TakeOff is an approved implementation partner to PPL Electric Utilities that supports the Business Energy Efficiency Program by delivering the Virtual Commissioning (VCx) offering for eligible small business customers. Using utility meter data and advanced analytics, Power TakeOff identifies operational energy savings opportunities—such as improved equipment scheduling or control setpoints—without requiring new equipment, onsite visits, or upfront costs, then engages customers virtually to provide actionable recommendations and verifies savings through meter-based analysis, helping small businesses participate easily while supporting PPL’s broader efficiency and engagement goals.