Save Energy, Get Money Back: KEPCO Energy Cashback and Carbon Neutral Points

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Official programs reward you for using less. Here are KEPCO’s Residential Energy Cashback and the Carbon Neutral Point programs.

Who this is for

• Households worried about electricity bills
• People who already use tumblers, e-receipts and similar habits

1. KEPCO Residential Energy Cashback

Based on government policy briefings (Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment / KEPCO).

• How: Use less electricity than the average for the same month over the previous 2 years, and cashback is deducted from next month’s bill.
• Meter readings July–Dec 2026 (temporary): a 1% reduction qualifies (normally 3%). Up to 120 won/kWh by reduction tier, counted up to a 30% reduction.
• Summer evening bonus (Jul–Aug, ended): smart-meter (AMI) homes, weekdays 17:00–20:00, 500 won/kWh, cap 10,000 won/month.
• Smart appliance cashback (Sep–Oct, ended): 100 won/kWh for 4 Samsung/LG smart appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, clothing care) used on weekends/holidays 11:00–14:00.
• Apply: online via the KEPCO ON app or Energy Marketplace, or at a KEPCO branch. Online applications happen after identity verification.

2. Carbon Neutral Points (energy)

Based on the official Carbon Neutral Point site and Gov24.

• How: electricity, water and city gas use compared with the past 1–2 years’ monthly average; 5%+ reduction earns points twice a year
• Individuals (electricity / water / gas):
• 5–<10%: 5,000 / 750 / 3,000 P
• 10–<15%: 10,000 / 1,500 / 6,000 P
• 15%+: 15,000 / 2,000 / 8,000 P

• 1 point = up to 2 won

• Maintenance incentive: after 2+ consecutive payouts, maintaining the reduction earns 3,000 / 450 / 1,800 P

• Payout form (cash, gift cards, waste bags, etc.) varies by local government.
• Apply: online at the Carbon Point site, or at your city/district office

3. Carbon Neutral Points (green living)

Run by KEITI; join via the website. Up to 70,000 won per person per year, paid from the end of the following month.

| Action | Amount |
|—|—|
| E-receipt | 10 won each |
| Tumbler/reusable cup | 300 won each |
| Disposable cup return | 100 won each |
| Refill station / reusable container | 500 won each time |
| High-quality recyclables | 300 won/kg |
| Old phone return | 1,000 won each |
| Reusable shopping bag | 50 won each time |

• Only counts at participating companies. Amounts may change with budget.

Common mistakes

• Saving energy without applying (you must sign up to be counted)
• Assuming the ended summer/fall promotions still run
• Doing green actions at non-participating businesses

Checklist

• ☐ Applied for Energy Cashback
• ☐ Joined Carbon Neutral Points (energy)
• ☐ Joined the green-living site and checked participating companies

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