Duke Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

July 29, 2022

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.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: North Carolina
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.duke-energy.com/home/products/smart-saver
Administrator: Customer Service
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Equipment Insulation
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Pool Pumps
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.

Incentives

This program has 6 incentives
Technologies: Water Heaters, Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 350.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 250.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 100.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Pool Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 450.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 450.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Smart $aver Incentive Program
Address:
GA
Phone: (800) 777-9898

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.