Smart $aver®
What is Smart $aver®?
Smart $aver pays cash rebates to residential customers, participating HVAC dealers and home builders who install qualifying high efficiency heating and cooling equipment in a new or existing home. It’s just one way Duke Energy is promoting energy efficiency and helping our customers lower their energy costs. Locate a Smart $aver Dealer or Builder by using our participating vendor search or ask your current heating and air conditioning contractor about Smart $aver.
Dealers and builders: Not yet a participating dealer or builder? Sign up now.
Who Is Eligible for Rebates?
Incentives are paid 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. Incentives are paid after the qualified system is installed and operating. The following table outlines the Smart $aver incentive amounts:
| HVAC Systems that Quality for Smart $aver Rebates |
Existing Home Customer Rebates |
New Home Builder Rebates |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pumps: must be 14 SEER or greater, include an ECM fan motor on the indoor furnace, and have an HSPF of 8.2 or greater |
$200 | $300 |
| Air Conditioners: must be 14 SEER or greater and include an ECM fan motor on the indoor furnace |
$200 | $300 |
| Geothermal Heat Pumps: must be 11.5 EER or greater and include an ECM fan motor on the indoor furnace |
$200 | $300 |
Learn More About Smart $aver
To understand more about eligibility or qualifications for heating and cooling systems, please refer to the following information:
- Smart $aver Frequently Asked Questions
- Smart $aver Program Summary
- SEER & AHRI Certification for Duke Energy Smart $aver Customers
- Estimated Smart $aver Savings
If you have additional questions about the Smart $aver program, please call 1-866-785-6209.
Sign Up to Become a Participating Dealer or Builder
Taking part in this program is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Become a participating dealer or builder.
You are eligible to participate if:
- You are a heating dealer or new home builder serving Duke Energy residential customers in North Carolina.
- You print, fill out and return the Participating Dealer and Builder Sign-up Form. After completing and submitting the form, you are eligible to receive rebates and will be included in our online search tool of participating heating dealers and builders.
Step 2: Install a qualified high efficiency heating or cooling system.
Incentives are paid for qualifying heat pumps or air conditioners installed for Duke Energy Carolinas electric residential retail customers residing in a single-family home, condominium, duplex or mobile home. Heating dealers or builders complete the application form and submit it to Duke Energy. Qualifying system must be installed and operating before the incentive application is submitted. For additional information, read:
- Smart $aver Frequently Asked Questions
- Smart $aver Program Summary
- SEER & AHRI Certification for Smart $aver Heating Contractors
Step 3: Fill out and submit the incentive application and enjoy your rebate.
Complete an incentive application for each qualified installation. Fax completed forms to 1-866-908-4921 or mail to the address on the application instructions.
Smart $aver® is a trademark of Duke Energy Corporation or one of its affiliates.
