How much you get
PPL Electric's residential rebate catalog is specific and itemized: air-source heat pumps ($350–$450), ductless mini-split heat pumps ($400), central air conditioners ($200–$300), smart thermostats ($50 self-install, $100 professional install), plus attic and basement insulation and air-sealing rebates up to $575 combined. HRV and ERV equipment doesn't appear anywhere on that list.
Lehigh Valley homes range from older Allentown rowhouses to newer suburban builds, and PPL's own air-sealing rebate encourages homeowners to tighten up their houses — which is precisely when a fresh-air ventilation system starts to matter. The rebate exists for the tightening; it doesn't exist for the ventilation that should follow it.
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) expired December 31, 2025 and never covered HRV or ERV equipment even when active, so there's no federal credit filling the gap. An HRV or ERV in Allentown is currently a full out-of-pocket cost.
Source: PPL Electric Savings, rebates.energy program database, IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
Source
PPL Electric Savings — residential rebate list →
rebates.energy — PPL Electric Utilities Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program →
Installers
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Common questions
Does PPL Electric offer an HRV or ERV rebate in Allentown?
No. PPL Electric's residential rebate catalog covers other equipment, but heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) aren't a funded category as of this writing.
What should a Allentown homeowner do instead of waiting for an HRV rebate?
Treat it as a straight equipment-and-install cost, get quotes from a couple of local installers, and fold it into a broader retrofit plan rather than delaying for a rebate that doesn't currently exist. See our general guide to HRV and ERV systems for how the equipment works and what it costs.
Other rebates in Allentown
Ventilation is one piece of a whole-home retrofit. See what else Allentown homeowners can claim:
- Heat Pump Rebates in Allentown
- Insulation Rebates in Allentown
- Solar Rebates in Allentown
- Battery Storage Rebates in Allentown
- Water Heater Rebates in Allentown
- Smart Thermostat Rebates in Allentown
- EV Charger Rebates in Allentown
- Windows & Doors Rebates in Allentown
Next steps
View all Allentown rebate programs → or get matched with local installers through our free quote tool →. Read our general HRV & ERV guide → for how the equipment works, or see all Pennsylvania coverage →.