NC Rebate Program

Duke Energy - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Administered by Duke Energy Carolinas

AI summary · 7/12/2026

Non-residential Duke Energy customers in North Carolina can receive rebates for installing energy-efficient equipment like lighting, HVAC systems, refrigeration, windows, and building controls—submit your completed application within 90 days of installation to claim the incentive. You're eligible unless you've opted out of the Energy Efficiency Rider, and equipment must meet Duke Energy's specified efficiency standards.

Duke Energy's Smart $aver Incentive Program provides your non-residential customers (including schools, nonprofits, governments, and agricultural facilities) with rebates on a broad range of efficiency upgrades from LED lighting to chillers and manufacturing equipment. Ensure equipment meets program efficiency requirements and have customers submit applications within 90 days of operational installation to secure rebates.

This rebate program covers Duke Energy's North Carolina non-residential customer base across commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural, and government sectors—any customer not opted out of the Energy Efficiency Rider qualifies. Applicants submit applications within 90 days post-installation; the program covers diverse technologies (HVAC, lighting, controls, refrigeration, insulation, and equipment) contingent on meeting stated efficiency standards, though specific rebate amounts and funding mechanisms are not detailed in available records.

Program details

Program ID
3466
Last updated
10/8/2024

Eligibility

Sectors
commercial industrial local government nonprofit schools federal government agricultural institutional
Technologies
clothes washers dishwasher refrigerators/freezers equipment insulation lighting lighting controls/sensors chillers heat pumps air conditioners compressed air programmable thermostats energy mgmt. systems/building controls windows roofs processing and manufacturing equipment agricultural equipment food service equipment commercial cooking equipment led lighting commercial refrigeration equipment

Program summary

Duke Energy’s Smart $aver Incentive Program offers energy efficiency 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. All equipment must meet certain energy efficiency standards stated on the program web site. 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 web site.

Contact & resources

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

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