Duke Energy (Electric) - Commercial/Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

January 20, 2023

Summary

Duke Energy’s Smart $aver Incentive program offers rebates to non-residential customers to install energy efficient equipment in commercial/industrial facilities. All Duke Energy Ohio 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 including lighting, heating and cooling equipment, chillers and thermal storage units, pumps, VFDs, process equipment, and food service equipment. To receive the rebates, customers should submit a completed application within 90 days after the equipment is installed and operational. 


Custom applications for up to 50% of cost on any electricity saving device can be sent to CustomIncentives@duke-energy.com.   Demand response programs are also available, providing rewards and load curtailment via a dedicated web portal for each commercial customer.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Ohio
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.duke-energy.com/business/products/smartsaver
Administrator: Duke Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Dishwasher
  • Equipment Insulation
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Compressed air
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Building Insulation
  • Motors
  • Motor VFDs
  • Processing and Manufacturing Equipment
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Commercial Cooking Equipment
  • LED Lighting
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • Industrial Systems General
  • HVAC
Incentive Amount: Custom Incentives: up to 75% of cost
Control Sensor for lighting and exhaust fan in restrooms: $43
LED Floodlights: $5-$200
LED Interior Lighting: $3-$250
Programmable Thermostat: $50
Demand Control Ventilation: $0.10/sq. ft.
Air Conditioners: varies widely, see website
Heat Pumps: varies widely, see website
Room AC: $25-$50/ton
High-Efficiency Fan: $50-$100
High Volume Low Speed Fan: $1,000
ECM for HVAC Fan: $21-$86/unit
VFD for HVAC Pumps (comfort cooling only): $100/hp
HVAC Maintenance: $17.50
Economizer Repair and Optimization: $25
Roof Insulation: $0.50
Wall Insulation: $1/sq. ft.
Water Heater Pipe Insulation: $1.40/ft
Faucet Aerator: $4.50/unit
Low-Flow Showerhead: $12.50
Commercial Cooking Equipment: $428-$1,200/unit
Commercial Dish Washing Equipment: $17.50-$1,025/unit
ECM Upgrades for Refrigeration Equipment: $10 per 0.10 hp
Upgrades to Air-Cooled Refrigeration units without variable speed condenser fan control: $30/hp
Upgrades to Water-Cooled Refrigeration units without variable speed condenser fan control: $30/hp
Upgrades to Air-Cooled Refrigeration units with variable speed condenser fan control: $179/hp
Upgrades to Water-Cooled Refrigeration units with variable speed condenser fan control: $74/hp
Upgrades to Door Gaskets: $1/linear foot
Upgrades to Floating Suction Pressure Controls: $14/hp
Upgrades to Suction Pipe Insulation: $1.50/linear foot
Upgrades to Zero Energy Doors: $145/unit
Upgrades to Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $60/door
Escalator Motor Efficiency Controller: $20/hp
Compressed Air Audit and Leak Repair: $20/SCFM
Engineered Nozzles: $40/unit
Air Receiver tanks for load/no load compressors: $2/gallon
Injection Molding Barrel Wrap: $1/ton
Notched V-Belts for non-HVAC systems: $4/hp
Variable Air Speed Compressor: $50/hp
VFDs for Process Pumping: $40/hp
Process Pumping equipment: $122-$400/pump
Agricultural Equipment: Varies, see program website
Equipment Requirements: Varies widely depending on equipment and efficiency. See program applications for specific requirements.
Installation Requirements: Self-installed equipment is subject to verification by Duke Energy. Applications must be submitted within 60 days of installation.

Incentives

This program has 8 incentives
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Lighting Controls/Sensors
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 43.00 $/Unit
Technologies: LED Lighting
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 3.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 250.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Commercial Cooking Equipment
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 428.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1200.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 17.50 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1025.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Motors
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 21.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 86.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Compressed air
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $/horsepower
Technologies: Custom/Others pending approval
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of 75.00 % of cost

Contact

Name: Duke Energy Prescriptive Rebates
Address:
NC
Phone: (866) 380-9580

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.