Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Duke Energy - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Kentucky
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Dishwasher, Equipment Insulation, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Compressed air, Programmable Thermostats, Motors, Motor VFDs, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Agricultural Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, Commercial Cooking Equipment, LED Lighting, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Website:
https://www.duke-energy.com/business/products/smartsaver
Incentive Amount:
Lighting and Lighting Controls/Sensors: Varies, see program website for details
Programmable Thermostat: $50
Demand Control Ventilation: $0.10/sq. ft.
Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners: Varies widely, see program website for details
Fans: $60-$1,000
ECM for HVAC Fans: $21-$86
Variable Frequency Drives for HVAC Pumps (comfort cooling only): $100/hp
Water Heater Pipe Insulation: $1.40/linear foot
Faucet Aerator: $4.50
Low-Flow Showerhead: $12.50
Chiller Equipment: Varies, determined by efficiency rating
Commercial Cooking/Dish Washing Equipment: varies widely
Upgrades to Make Existing Refrigeration Equipment more efficient: $10-$179
Escalator Motor Efficiency Controller: $20/hp
Variable Air Speed Compressor: $50
Improvements to existing compressed air equipment: $2-$40
Improvements to injection molding barrel wrap: $1/ton Process Pumping: $40-$400
Agricultural Equipment: Varies widely, see program website for details
Custom Projects: 25-150% of project's annual energy savings
Maximum Incentive:
Custom Incentives: 75% of cost
Equipment Requirements:
See website for complete lists of required efficiency levels based on equipment type and size
Administrator:
C&I DSM Programs - WP680
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Schools, Federal Government, Agricultural
Utility:
Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.
Last Updated:
05/13/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/horsepower500.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Schools
Federal Government
Motor VFDs
$/Unit50.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Schools
Federal Government
Programmable Thermostats
$/linear foot1.4000
Commercial
Industrial
Schools
Federal Government
Equipment Insulation
$50.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Schools
Federal Government
Compressed air

Summary

Duke Energy offers a variety of incentives through its “Smart $aver Incentive Program” for commercial and industrial customers installing energy efficient equipment in their facilities. Any of Duke Energy’s commercial or industrial customers not on the TT rate (Time-of-Day Rate for Service at Transmission Voltage) qualify for these prescriptive rebates. There are many eligible technologies, with varying rebate amounts, available for rebates, such as lighting equipment, cooling equipment, motors, pumps, cooking and refrigeration equipment, and manufacturing process equipment. Applications, found on the website above, should be completed and submitted within 90 days after equipment has been installed. More information can be found on the program website.