Duke Energy (Electric) - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (South Carolina)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	South Carolina
Name	Duke Energy (Electric) - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools
Eligible Technologies	Central Air conditioners, Chillers, Compressed air, Custom/Others pending approval, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Equipment Insulation, Heat pumps, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Motor VFDs, Motors, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Programmable Thermostats, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Windows, Traffic Signals, Thermal Storage Units, LED Lighting
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Utility
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
Amount	FluorescentFluorescent Lighting and Reduced Wattage: $3-$50/fixture High Bay Fluorescent Lighting: $30-$120/fixture Metal Halide Fixture (< 320 watts): $25/fixture Light Tube: $75 LED Exit Signs: $10/sign LED Case Lighting: $50/door ($10/sensor) LED Traffic Signals: $12.50-$25 Occupancy Sensors: $20-$40/sensor Air Conditioners: $20-$40/ton Heat Pumps: $20-$40/ton Room/Sleeve A/C Units: $25-$50/unit Heat Pump Water Heaters: $2,000-$9,000/unit Programmable Thermostats: $50/unit Window Film: $1/sq. ft. Chillers: $5-$30/ton + additional incentives depending on full load kW/ton and EER Thermal Storage Units: $190/kW shifted Motors: $4-$10/HP Pumps: $122-$400/pump 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 Cooking/Refrigeration Equipment: Up to $1,000/unit
Equipment Requirements	All equipment must meet certain efficiency standards located on the program web site Light fixtures must be listed by Design Lighting Consortium or Energy Star
Installation Requirements	Customers should submit an application within 90 days of installing new high-efficiency equipment.
Maximum Incentive	Commercial Incentives: $50,000 per fiscal year, per facility for all eligible technologies combined Custom Incentives: 50% of incremental cost Most Prescriptive Incentives: 50% of equipment cost Custom Incentives: 50% of incremental cost
Program Administrator	Duke Energy
Website	http://www.duke-energy.com/south-carolina-business/energy-management/energy-efficiency-incentives.asp
References	DSIRE

Summary

Duke Energy’s Smart $aver Incentive program offers 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 including lighting, heating and cooling equipment, chillers and thermal storage units, motors, pumps, VFDs, process equipment, and food service equipment. All equipment must meet certain energy efficiency standards stated on the program website. 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 website.

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. 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

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