Duke Energy Progress - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

July 21, 2023

Summary

Progress Energy provides incentives for residential customers to increase home energy efficiency. Rebates are provided for certain heating and cooling products, duct sealing and repairs, air sealing and insulation, and heat pump water heaters. To qualify, the equipment must meet the efficiency requirements outlined on the program website. Customers also must use a contractor approved by Progress Energy to participate in the program. Customers must submit an application form, including equipment cut sheets and original contractor invoice, within 60 days of completion of the work. More details and a list of approved contractors are available on the program web site. Contact Progress Energy for further information on this program.

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: Duke Energy Progress
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Insulation
  • Pool Pumps
Incentive Amount: Central A/C or Heat Pump: $100 - $250 + 50 with smart thermostat
Geothermal Heat Pumps: $250 + 50 with smart thermostat
Heat Pump Water Heater: $350
Attic Insulation & Air Sealing: $250
Duct Sealing: $100
Pool Pump: $300
Eligible System Size: Attic Insulation & Air Sealing: Attic must be over at least 1,000 square feet of air-conditioned space
Duct Sealing & Insulation: Serve at least 1,000 square feet of air-conditioned space
Equipment Requirements: AC/Heat Pump Replacements: SEER 15
Geothermal Heat Pumps: EER 19
Attic Insulation: Must require air leak sealing and bring insulation up to a minimum of R30 from previous insulation level of R19 or lower
Heat Pump Water Heaters: ENERGY STAR rated, and minimum EF of 2.0
Variable Speed Pool Pump: ENERGY STAR rated
Installation Requirements: Must be installed by a PEC Prequalified Contractor

Incentives

This program has 5 incentives
Technologies: Pool Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Insulation
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 250.00 $
Technologies: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 250.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 350.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $

Contact

Name: Customer Service
Organization: Duke Energy Progress
Address:
NC
Phone: (800) 452-2777

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.