Tornadoes lead Kentucky's costly weather threats to the power supply, followed by cold waves, and outages can start with little warning. This page lists installers by city and shows how to confirm a license with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction before you hire.
Find an Installer by City
Don't see your city? Many installers serve a wide area. Check the nearest city, or ask us for help.
Installers Serving Kentucky
We're still vetting installers in Kentucky. In the meantime, our team can help you plan a system and explain what to look for in an installer.
Home Backup in Kentucky: What to Know
Outages and the Kentucky Grid
FEMA's National Risk Index puts expected annual losses in Kentucky from tornadoes at about $333 million, more than any other weather hazard that commonly knocks out power. Cold waves and strong wind come next, and Jefferson County has the highest tornado losses in the state.
Utilities
Major electric utilities in Kentucky include Kentucky Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E), Duke Energy Kentucky and Kentucky Power, with electric cooperatives serving much of the state.
Incentives and Utility Programs
Utility programs are the place to start: ask Kentucky Utilities, LG&E, Duke Energy Kentucky, Kentucky Power or your electric co-op what they offer for home batteries. For state and utility incentives, check DSIRE (dsireusa.org), since programs open and close often.
Checking an Installer's License
Kentucky licenses electrical contractors and electricians statewide through the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. Use the department's license search and verification to check an installer.
Permits and Inspections
Electrical inspections are done by local electrical inspectors in many areas and by state inspectors in others, so ask your installer which applies at your address.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Backup Installer
- Are you licensed for this work in Kentucky? Ask for the license number and check it with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
- Will you pull the permits and schedule the inspections? Permitted work protects your insurance and resale value.
- Have you installed this type of system before? Ask about battery, generator or transfer-switch projects like yours, and which brands.
- Will you install equipment I buy myself? Many installers will. Some only install what they sell. Ask before you buy.
- What's included in the quote? Look for the equipment, panel work, transfer switch, permits, utility paperwork and haul-away.
- What warranty do you provide on your workmanship? It's separate from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.
- How will the system switch over in an outage? Automatic or manual, and which circuits will be backed up.
- Who services the system after installation?
Need Help Choosing Equipment First?
Tell us about your home and what you want to keep running, and an Outbound Power specialist will recommend a system and explain how installation would work. No obligation.
Kentucky Home Backup FAQs
Do I need a licensed contractor to install a home battery in Kentucky?
Are there Kentucky incentives for home batteries?
How much does home backup installation cost?
It depends on the system size, your electrical panel, how the backup connects (transfer switch, interlock or smart panel), permitting, and distance from the panel. Get two or three written quotes that itemize equipment, labor, permits and panel work.
Can I buy my own equipment and hire a local installer?
Often, yes. Many installers will install customer-supplied equipment, but policies vary. Each listing in this directory shows whether the installer says they do. Confirm with the installer before you buy, and share the exact model so they can plan the installation.
Does Outbound Power install equipment?
No. Outbound Power sells home backup equipment and helps you plan a system. Installation is done by independent, licensed contractors like those listed here.
How are installers chosen for this directory?
Installers apply or are invited. Before listing, we confirm their business identity, check their license with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, and confirm their services and service area. Verified installers have also completed an insurance and reputation review. Nobody pays to be listed or for placement. Directory standards →
Installers listed here are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Outbound Power. We check the items described in our directory standards, but we don't supervise or guarantee their work. Confirm licensing, permits, pricing and warranty terms in your written agreement. Listed in alphabetical order; Verified installers appear first. Nobody pays for placement.
