Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Duke Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
North Carolina
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Pool Pumps
Website:
https://www.duke-energy.com/home/products/smart-saver
Incentive Amount:
Central Air Conditioning or Heat Pump: $300 - $400 + $50 with added smart thermostat
Geothermal Heat Pump: $400 + $50 with added smart thermostat
Heat Pump Water Heater: $350
Attic Insulation or Attic Air Sealing: $250
Duct Sealing: $100
Variable-Speed Pool Pumps: $300
Equipment Requirements:
Must meet efficiency ratings detailed on program website
Installation Requirements:
Must be installed by a Duke Energy Participating Trade Ally
Eligibility requirement on home type varies with technologies.
Administrator:
Customer Service
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Utility:
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Last Updated:
05/02/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit300.0000
Residential
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Heat pumps
Air conditioners
max $/Unit400.0000
Residential
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Heat pumps
Air conditioners
$/Unit250.0000
Residential
Building Insulation
min $/Unit100.0000
Residential
Duct/Air sealing
max $/Unit250.0000
Residential
Duct/Air sealing
$/Unit300.0000
Residential
Pool Pumps
$/Unit350.0000
Residential
Water Heaters

Summary

The Smart $aver® program offers incentives for residential customers to increase their energy efficiency. Incentives are provided for qualifying heating and cooling equipment installation and service, attic insulation and attic air sealing, duct sealing, heat pump water heater, and pool pump. Duke Energy Carolinas electric residential retail customers residing in a single-family home, condominium, duplex, townhome, or mobile home are eligible for listed incentives, whereas specific eligibility requirements vary with technology. All incentives are paid after completion of the services. Single-family home owners are also eligible for a free energy audit through the Home Energy House Call program. Interested customers should contact the utility to set up an appointment.