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

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Ohio
Name	Duke Energy (Electric) - Commercial/Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Schools
Eligible Technologies	Central Air conditioners, Chillers, Compressed air, Custom/Others pending approval, Equipment Insulation, Heat pumps, Heat recovery, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Motor VFDs, Motors, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Programmable Thermostats, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Windows, Pumps, Barrel Wraps, Ice Machines, LED Lighting
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
Amount	Custom Incentives: 50% T8/T5 Fluorescent Fixtures: $3-$20 T5/T8 Fluorescent High Bay Fixtures: $55-$175 CFL High Bay Fixtures: $75 CFL Bulbs: $1.50 - $5 Screw-In CFL Fixtures: $10 LED Exit Signs: $12/sign LED Case Lighting: $50/door; $10/sensor LED Traffic Signals: $12.50-$25 LED Bulbs/Downlights: $10 Light Tube: $100 Ceramic Metal Halide Fixture (Halogen Replacement): $30 Pulse Star Metal Halide Fixture (HID Replacement): $50 Ceramic Metal Halide (Incandescent Flood Light Replacement): $10 Occupancy Sensors: $40-$60/sensor LED Exterior/Garage Fixtures: $40 - $400 Air Conditioners: $20-$40/ton Heat Pumps: $20-$35/ton Room/Sleeve A/C Units: $25-$80/unit Heat Pump Water Heaters: $2,000-$9,000/unit Programmable Thermostats: $50/unit Guest Room Energy Management Systems: $80 Window Film: $1/sq. ft. Chillers: $5-$30/ton + additional incentives depending on full load kW/ton and EER Chiller Tune Ups: $4/ton Thermal Storage Units: $190/kW shifted Pumps: $122-$400/pump Motors: $4 - $10/HP VFDs: $40/HP (for process pumping); $100/HP (applied to HVAC equipment) Barrel Wraps: $1/ton Pellet Dryer Duct Insulation: $13-$40/foot Engineered Compressed Air Nozzles: $20/unit Vending Equipment Controllers: $50 Head Pressure Controls: $60/door Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $40/door Display Night Cover: $5/ln. ft. Commercial Refrigerator: $50-$125 Ice Machines: $150-$500 Cooking Equipment: $150-$1000/unit
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.
Maximum Incentive	50% of cost in many cases Commercial and Industrial: $50,000/facility per year
Program Administrator	Duke Energy
Website	http://www.duke-energy.com/ohio-business/energy-management/energy-efficiency-incentives.asp
References	DSIRE

Summary

Due to new federal standards, Duke Enegry Ohio will cease to offer incentives for most standard T8s and all T5 fixtures replacing T12 fixtures. Contact Duke Energy Ohio for additional eligiblilty details for T5 and T8 Fixtures.

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. All equipment must meet certain energy efficiency standards defined on the program applications. 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. Three levels of energy assessments are available for commercial customers: online, over the phone, and on-site visits by an energy professional providing a report with paybacks. The on-site visits require a fee which can be recouped within the Smart $aver Incentives program; to begin, customers can contact businessservicecenter@duke-energy.com. For customers who could not receive Smart $aver rebates for projects administered in the past 3 years, the Mercantile Self Direct Rebates are available. Demand response programs are also available, providing rewards and load curtailment via a dedicated web portal for each commercial customer.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	Non-Residential Rebate Program
Department	Duke Energy
Address	431 Charmany Dr.
Place	Madison, Wisconsin
Zip/Postal Code	53719
Phone	(866) 380-9580
Email	prescrptiveincentives@duke-energy.com
Website	http://www.duke-energy.com/ohio-business/energy-management/application-process.asp

• Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.