SC Utility Rate Discount

Duke Energy Progress- Rate Discount for Energy Star Homes

Administered by Energy Efficiency for Business

AI summary · 7/12/2026

If your new or existing home meets EPA Energy Star certification standards and is verified by an approved third party, you qualify for a 5% discount on your monthly Duke Energy Progress electric bill. Contact Duke Energy Progress directly to learn about the verification process and how to apply for this ongoing rate reduction.

Market homes that can achieve EPA Energy Star certification to customers served by Duke Energy Progress in South Carolina—verified homes qualify for a permanent 5% monthly bill discount that increases customer appeal. You'll need to work with registered third-party verifiers to document compliance with Energy Star standards for your clients.

This rate-discount program incentivizes residential energy efficiency by reducing monthly bills 5% for Duke Energy Progress customers whose homes meet EPA Energy Star standards and pass third-party verification. The program targets new construction and retrofit projects in Duke Energy Progress's South Carolina service territory, with ongoing bill reductions serving as the incentive mechanism rather than upfront rebates.

Program details

Program ID
1487
Last updated
7/15/2024

Eligibility

Sectors
construction residential installers/contractors
Technologies
comprehensive measures/whole building

Program summary

Duke Energy Progress offers an incentive to residential customers for improving the energy efficiency of homes. To qualify, the home must meet the standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star-labeled home program and be verified by a registered third party. Customers with eligible houses will receive a 5% discount on monthly electric bills from Duke Energy Progress. Contact Duke Energy Progress for more information on this incentive program.

Contact & resources

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.

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