Duke Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (North Carolina)
Summary
Last modified on February 12, 2015.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | North Carolina
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|---|---|
| Name | Duke Energy - Residential and Builder Energy Efficiency Rebate Program |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
| Applicable Sector | Construction, Installer/Contractor, Residential |
| Eligible Technologies | Central Air conditioners, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Heat pumps, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | Utility |
| Energy Category | Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs, Renewable Energy Incentive Programs |
| Amount | Existing Home Air-source Heat Pump: $200 (home owner) Existing Home Geothermal Heat Pump: $200 (home owner)
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| Equipment Requirements | Heat Pumps and A/C: must be 14 SEER or greater, include an ECM fan motor on the indoor furnace, and have an HSPF of 8.2 or greater A/C: must be 14 SEER or greater, include an ECM fan motor on the indoor furnace
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| Installation Requirements | The builder or HVAC dealer/installer must be a Duke Energy Trade Ally Heat pumps must be installed by certified heat pump technician after June, 2009
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| Program Administrator | Customer Service |
| Website | http://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/savings/smart-saver.asp
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| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
The Smart $aver program offers rebates for qualifying heat pumps or air conditioners installed on or after June 1, 2009 for Duke Energy Carolinas electric residential retail customers residing in a single-family home, condominium, duplex or mobile home. A rebate of $200 is paid after the qualified system is installed by a licensed HVAC contractor. Heat pumps and air conditioning units must meet certain energy efficiency standards listed on the program web site. Residential customers are also eligible for a free energy audit through the Home Energy House Call program. Interested customers should call 1-877-388-7676 to set up an appointment. In addition, builders who fill out the Smart $aver application located on the program web site and install qualifying heat pumps or air conditioners in new homes are eligible for a $300 per unit rebate.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Residential Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Department | Duke Energy |
| Address | 431 Charmany Dr. |
| Place | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Zip/Postal Code | 53719 |
| Phone | (866) 785-6209
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| Website | http://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/savings/offers.asp |
- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
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