Duke Energy Carolinas - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

June 10, 2022

Summary

Duke Energy’s Smart $aver Incentive Program offers energy efficiency rebates to non-residential customers to install energy efficient equipment in their facilities. All Duke Energy North Carolina nonresidential electric customers are eligible, except those that have elected to opt out of the Energy Efficiency Rider. Rebates are available for a wide range of equipment. All equipment must meet certain energy efficiency standards stated on the program web site. To receive the rebates, customers should submit a completed application within 90 days after the equipment is installed and operational. A list of frequently asked questions and the program application forms can be found on the program web site.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: North Carolina
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.duke-energy.com/business/products/smartsaver/all-smartsaver-rebates
Administrator: Duke Energy Carolinas
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Equipment Insulation
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Chillers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Compressed air
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Windows
  • Roofs
  • Processing and Manufacturing Equipment
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Food Service Equipment
  • Commercial Cooking Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount: Agricultural Rebates: Vary widely
Building Envelope Improvement: Varies widely by type
Commercial Clothes Washing and Drying Equipment: Varies widely by type
Commercial Cooking Equipment: Varies widely by type
Controls: Varies widely by type
Controls Equipment: Varies widely by type
Controls and Sensors: Varies widely by type
DeLamping: Varies widely by type
Efficiency Improvements for Existing Compressed Air/Production Equipment: Varies widely by type
Escalator Motor Efficiency Controller: Varies widely by type
Exterior Lamps and Fixtures: Varies widely by type
Fluorescent High Bay Fixtures: Varies widely by type
Information Technology Measures: Varies widely by type
Interior Lamps and Fixtures: Varies widely by type
New High Efficiency Chiller/Compressed Air/Heating & Cooling/Refrigeration Equipment: Varies widely by type
Process Pumping: Varies widely by type
Upgrades to Improve Operation of Existing Heating & Cooling Equipment: Varies widely by type
Upgrades to Make Existing Refrigeration Equipment More Efficient: Varies widely by type
Water Saving Measures: Varies widely by type
Equipment Requirements: All equipment must meet certain efficiency standards located on the program web site

Contact

Name: Duke Energy Non-Residential Rebate Program
Address: 400 South Tryon St. ST04A
Charlotte NC 28202
Phone: (866) 380-9580
Email: prescriptiveincentives@duke-energy.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.