April 2025 Contractor Newsletter: exciting new incentives
Program updates inspired by contractors like you
We value your partnership and are committed to making our Business Energy Efficiency Program even more effective for you and your customers. Recently, we held contractor interviews to gather valuable insights. We appreciate everyone who took the time to meet with us and provide feedback. We are excited to announce several changes that incorporate your suggestions. |
Solar update
Effective April 1, 2025, pre-approval will no longer be required for solar projects. Pre-approval is still strongly encouraged to ensure accurate program savings calculations and incentive eligibility. All solar projects will still require:
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A signed IIR (to factor costs into TRC scores)
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A COC submitted before the project incentive payment can be processed
If you have any questions about this update, please don’t hesitate to reach out to PPLBusiness@clearesult.com. |
Increased incentives for LCI customers
Effective March 1, 2025, incentives for LCI customers with LP4 and LP5 rate codes have increased to:
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Prescriptive Lighting and Efficient Equipment: $0.10/kWh
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Custom Projects: $0.15/kWh
Projects that will be completed by May 31, 2026 (including time for M&V) are eligible for this increased incentive rate. CHP and solar projects are not eligible for this increase and will remain at $0.08/kWh. |
Limited-time compressed air trade ally incentive — earn up to $1,500
From February 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025, trade allies can earn a finder’s fee for successful compressed air project applications. Here’s how it works:
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Submit a Compressed Air Application — Earn $1,500
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Submit a compressed air application on behalf of a customer.
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Work with our team to provide all required project data.
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Receive $1,500 once the project is successfully closed and the customer incentive is processed.
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Provide a Compressed Air Lead — Earn $500
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Introduce the program team to a customer with a compressed air project.
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Submit the lead via email to PPLBusiness@clearesult.com.
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If the lead results in an eligible project, you will earn $500.
Eligibility: Applies to projects completed within the past 180 days. Future compressed air projects submitted in good order by May 31, 2025, and completed by May 31, 2026, are also eligible. |
Direct Discount update
Effective March 1, 2025, custom projects submitted through Direct Discount will be eligible for $0.15/kWh — if they meet all other program criteria. These custom projects can include process improvement, compressed air, chiller optimization, building tune-ups, commissioning and more. Solar and CHP projects are not eligible.
We would like to introduce our new Small Business Account Managers. Mariah Kern and Carrie Gauweiler have joined our team to help support our Direct Discount Contractors and our Small Business Customers. They will be available to support you in the field, help with project submissions and assist customers with the Direct Discount process. |
Introducing our new energy auditor
Congratulations to Jared Albert on his promotion to Associate Account Manager! Jared will now work with our broader Trade Ally Network while remaining available as a program resource. We’d like to introduce our new energy auditor, Danielle (Dee) Zambelli. Dee joined the program team in January and has been working closely with Jen Garcia and Jared to understand program details and requirements. She will be in the field conducting verifications and may also reach out to customers and contractors to complete program verifications. If you have any questions, Dee can be reached at Danielle.Zambelli@clearesult.com. |
Lighting with controls now available for incentives
We’re expanding our Midstream Program with new measures and incentives. Starting June 1, incentives for LED High Bay/Low Bay Fixtures and Linear Fixtures and Kits will increase. Additionally, certain lights with occupancy sensors will now qualify for incentives. For any Midstream questions, please reach out to Randy.Levan@clearesult.com or PPLInstantDiscount@clearesult.com. |
Help us stay connected
We would like to attend more in-person events in your area. If you know of any upcoming industry, trade ally or live events, please let us know by emailing PPLBusiness@clearesult.com. |
Celebrating our top performers
Congratulations to the top-performing contractors and distributors for February and March. Thank you for supporting our program and promoting energy efficiency to our business customers.
February 2025 and March 2025
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Most projects submitted
February — Commercial Green Solutions, LLC
March — Commercial Green Solutions, LLC |
Highest kWh savings
February — Big Shine Energy
March — Commercial Green Solutions, LLC |
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Most Direct Discount
projects submitted
February — Commercial Green Solutions, LLC
March — Commercial Green Solutions, LLC |
Highest Distributor Instant Discount sales
February — Cooper Electric
March — Cooper Electric |
Share your success on your website and social media, and be sure to tag PPL Electric Utilities. |
Sales support for your business
To help you win more business, we’ve put together a comprehensive sales guide with valuable sales strategies, industry insights and tips on how to craft compelling proposals. Highlighting the financial benefits of energy-efficient equipment upgrades can be challenging. Use this guide to simplify the process and improve communication between you and your customers. | |
