Smart $aver®
What is Smart $aver®?
The Smart $aver Program promotes the use of high efficiency heating and cooling systems to help lower your energy costs and make your home more comfortable. Locate a Smart $aver Dealer by using our participating vendor search or ask your current heating and air conditioning contractor to submit an application for your rebate.
The Smart $aver Program also applies to new homes. Locate a Smart $aver Builder using our participating vendor search or remind your current contractor about our Smart $aver builder rebates.
Forms for Dealers and Builders
Print the dealer/builder sign-up form (docx, 28 KB)
Print the Smart Saver Application (pdf, 285 KB)
Or call 1-866-785-6209 for more information.
Smart $aver Benefits
- Save money on energy bills for years to come when you install a high efficiency furnace, heat pump or air conditioner.
- Experience greater comfort in your home.
- Help to reduce our nation’s electric demand, decrease pollution and save valuable energy resources.
- Receive rebates for your new high efficiency heating and/or cooling system.
|
Efficiency of new HVAC System installed in your Existing Home |
Existing Home CustomerRebates | New Home Builder Rebates |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pumps: must be 14 SEER or greater and include an ECM fan motor | $200 | $300 |
| Air Conditioners: must be 14 SEER or greater and include an ECM fan motor | $200 | $300 |
| Geothermal Heat Pumps: must be 10.5 EER or greater and include an ECM fan motor | $200 | $300 |
| Gas Furnaces: must be a 90% AFUE or greater | $200 | $300 |
| New 90% AFUE or greater natural gas furnace combined with a new, qualifying AC or heat pump as described above | $400 | $600 |
How the Programs Works
- The Smart $aver Program is available to Duke Energy residential customers in Ohio. Other states served by Duke Energy may have similar program offerings.
- When a participating heating dealer or builder installs a new qualifying high efficiency system(s) in your home, the dealer or builder will submit an application for your rebate.
- Read the eligibility requirements and FAQs to learn more. A Smart $aver Brochure (pdf, 378 KB) is also available.
- Qualifying systems must be installed on or after July 16, 2007 and all applications must be submitted within 90 days of installation to be eligible for the incentive.
- Customer must receive their natural gas service from Duke Energy Ohio to be eligible for the gas furnace incentives.
- For new homes, rebates are paid to the builder unless the builder agrees that the customer will receive the rebate. Other requirements apply.
Please call 1-866-785-6209 if you have additional questions. Duke Energy reserves the right to change the Smart $aver program requirements and incentives at any time.
How Much Can You Save?
- Review our Estimated Smart $aver Savings (pdf, 80 KB) find out how much you could save by installing a new Smart $aver heating system.
- Use our Personalized Energy Report (PER)™ to get a more customized estimate of your home’s energy usage. This tool also estimates how new energy efficient practices and/or equipment in your home could save you money.
- Learn more about heating costs for your home at Heating Costs & Comparisons. This section also contains links to current fuel rates and heating cost estimates for most common heating systems.
Heating Dealers and Builders
- One Page Program Summary (pdf, 255 KB).
- Print dealer/builder sign-up form (docx, 28 KB).
- Print the Smart Saver application (pdf, 285 KB).
- Complete and sign the sign-up form (one time) and an application for each installation.
- Email completed forms to Incentives@DukeResSmartSaver.com, or fax to 1-866-728-8293, or mail to Smart $aver Incentive Program, P.O. Box 525, Snellville, GA 30078.
Please call 1-866-785-6209 if you have additional questions. Duke Energy reserves the right to change the Smart $aver program requirements and incentives at any time.
Smart $aver® is a registered trademark of Duke Energy Corporation or one of its affiliates.
