Energy Efficiency Opt-In/Opt-Out Provision
What is the Energy Efficiency Opt-In/Opt-Out Provision?
Duke Energy’s Energy Efficiency Plan is one way we’re working to meet rising energy demand by helping our customers conserve energy. The plan encourages the continued development and implementation of energy efficiency and demand response programs for our customers. The plan also provides certain customers the ability to opt out and opt in of participating in the Energy Efficiency Plan if they have already completed energy efficiency measures on their own, and meet the following eligibility requirements:
Opt-In/Opt-Out Eligibility
The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has approved the following eligibility requirements:
- Duke Energy industrial accounts in South Carolina may elect to not participate in our energy efficiency and demand response programs by notifying Duke Energy and certifying that the company has performed an energy audit or analysis within the three-year period preceding the opt-out request, and has implemented or has plans for implementing the cost-effective energy efficiency measures recommended in that audit or analysis. Only industrial accounts on rate schedules I, OPT, HP, PG, MP, GB and IT are eligible.
- Customers who begin new service and are eligible have 60 days from their meter start date to notify Duke Energy of their election to opt out and/or opt in. Existing customers may not request exclusion from or inclusion to the Energy Efficiency component of the rider until the annual enrollment period opens (Jan. 1 to March 1). Demand response decisions can be made annually. Once a customer opts in to the Rider EE Demand-Side Management (DSM) component, the customer will pay the DSM portion of the Rider. If the customer participates in a DSM program, the customer is required to pay the Rider EE DSM cost for three years.
- Customers can opt in or out on an account by account basis for energy efficiency programs annually as long as the individual account meets eligibility and rate schedule requirements.
- To opt in or out, complete the appropriate form found below. Once the form is submitted, qualifying customers will receive written confirmation of their new election status. Remember, you may elect to opt in or opt out of our conservation programs (Energy Assessments and Smart $aver Incentives-annually).
Before submitting a request for exemption from this valuable suite of energy-saving programs, we strongly encourage you to contact your Duke Energy Account Manager. By opting out, you forego the opportunity to take advantage of energy efficiency measures, which can improve your bottom line and lower your cost of doing business.
Energy Efficiency Opt-Out Form
Energy Efficiency Opt-Out Provision Frequently Asked Questions
