Duke Energy - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

August 30, 2024

Summary

Duke Energy offers a variety of incentives through its “Smart $aver Incentive Program” for commercial and industrial customers installing energy efficient equipment in their facilities. Any of Duke Energy’s commercial or industrial customers not on the TT rate (Time-of-Day Rate for Service at Transmission Voltage) qualify for these prescriptive rebates. There are many eligible technologies, with varying rebate amounts, available for rebates, such as lighting equipment, cooling equipment, motors, pumps, cooking and refrigeration equipment, and manufacturing process equipment. Applications, found on the website above, should be completed and submitted within 90 days after equipment has been installed. Incentives are too many to list individually, categories are listed above.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Kentucky
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	https://www.duke-energy.com/business/products/smartsaver
Administrator:
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 Duct/Air sealing Building Insulation Doors Roofs Motors Motor VFDs Processing and Manufacturing Equipment Agricultural Equipment Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Custom/Others pending approval Other EE Insulation Food Service Equipment Commercial Cooking Equipment Data Center Equipment Reflective Roofs LED Lighting Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Industrial System / Process Specific Building Systems
Incentive Amount:	Agricultural equipment: Varies widely by type Programmable Thermostats: $50 Demand Control Ventilation: $0.10 per sq. ft. Air Conditioners: $15 - $206 per ton, varies by size and efficiency Heat Pumps: $14 - $110 per ton, varies by size, type, and efficiency Cooking Equipment: Varies widely by type Dish Washing Equipment: $60 - $1,025, varies by type Upgrades to Improve Operation of Existing Heating and Cooling Equipment: Varies widely by type Upgrades to Existing Refrigeration Equipment: Varies widely by type Variable Speed Air Compressor: $50 per HP Process Pumping: $40 - $400 per pump, varies by HP
Equipment Requirements:	See website for complete lists of required efficiency levels based on equipment type and size

Contact

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

Name:	Duke Energy Custom Rebates
Address:
Phone:	(866) 380-9580
Email:	CustomIncentives@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.