Duke Energy (Gas & Electric) - Residential and Builder Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (Ohio)
Summary
Last modified on February 12, 2015.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | Ohio
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|---|---|
| Name | Duke Energy (Gas and Electric) - Residential and Builder Energy Efficiency Rebate Program |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
| Applicable Sector | Construction, Installer/Contractor, Residential, Builder |
| Eligible Technologies | Central Air conditioners, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Furnaces, 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); $100 (dealer)
Existing Home Geothermal Heat Pump: $200 (homeowner); $100 (dealer) Existing Home Air Conditioner: $200 (home owner); $100 (dealer) Existing Home Gas Furnace: $200 (home owner); $100 (builder) Heat Pump/AC in New Home: $300/heat pump installed (builder) New Home Gas Furnace: $300 (builder) A/C Cycling Power Manager Program: $35 + bill credits Energy Audit and Energy Efficiency Starter Kit: Free
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| Equipment Requirements | Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners: must be a 14 SEER or greater and include an ECM fan motor Geothermal Heat Pumps: must be a 10.5 EER or greater and include an ECM fan motor
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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
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| Program Administrator | Duke Energy - Smart $aver Residential Rebate Program |
| Website | http://www.duke-energy.com/ohio/savings/smart-saver.asp
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| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
Duke Energy provides a financial incentive for its residential customers to purchase energy efficient HVAC products through the Smart $aver program. A $200 rebate is available for geothermal heat pumps with an EER of 10.5 or higher and heat pumps and air conditioners with a SEER value greater than or equal to 14. To receive the rebate, the customer's HVAC contractor must complete a Smart $aver Incentive Application form for each unit installed. Duke Energy also provides a participating dealer incentive of $100 for the heating contractor, sales representative, or the dealership who sells/installs the heat pump or air conditioning unit. The dealer must be on the Participating Heating Dealer and Builder list.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Smart Saver Incentive Program |
|---|---|
| Department | Duke Energy |
| Address | PO Box 525 |
| Place | Snellville, Georgia |
| Zip/Postal Code | 30078 |
| Phone | 866-785-6209
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| Website | http://www.duke-energy.com/ohio/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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