Duke Energy - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

August 06, 2024

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
Commercial Clothes Washing and Drying Equipment: $33 - $88 per unit, varies by type
Commercial Cooking and Refrigeration Equipment: Varies widely by type
Process Pumping: $154 per HP
HVAC Equipment: $22 - $266 per ton, varies by size, type, and efficiency
Cool Roofs: $0.10 per sq. ft.
Window Film: $1.10 per sq. ft.
Roof Insulation: $0.28 per sq. ft.
Wall Insulation: $1.10 per sq. ft.
Efficiency Improvements for Existing Compressed Air Equipment: Varies widely by type
Efficiency Improvements for Existing Production Equipment: Varies widely by type
Variable Speed Air Compressor: $82.50 per HP
Process Pumping: $134 - $440 per pump, varies by type and HP
DeLamping: $2.20 - $13.00 per lamp
Lighting: 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.