Duke Energy Smart $aver® Rebates
Carolinas HVAC replacement, conversion, and additional product rebates from Duke Energy. Chart updated 8/1/25.
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HVAC Replacement Rebates
All HVAC systems must have an ECM (Electronically Commutated Motor).
| Product | AHRI Rated Efficiency Requirements | Critical Component Failure (CCF) Rebate | Early Replacement Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central A/C(with required duct sealing) | 15.2 SEER2 | $200 | $300 |
| Central A/C(with required duct sealing) | 16 SEER2 | $300 | $400 |
| Central A/C(with required duct sealing) | ≥17 SEER2 | $400 | $500 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump*(with required duct sealing) | 15.2 SEER27.5 HSPF2 | $350 | $700 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump*(with required duct sealing) | 16 SEER27.5 HSPF2 | $450 | $800 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump*(with required duct sealing) | ≥17 SEER27.5 HSPF2 | $700 | $900 |
| Geothermal Heat Pump(with required duct sealing) | ≥19 EER2full load | $700 | $900 |
| Mini Split(ducted or non-ducted mini/multi; must condition min. 1,000 sq. ft. of living space) | ≥18 SEER29.0 HSPF2 | $700 | $900 |
| Smart Thermostat(must be purchased with eligible HVAC equipment through a participating contractor, installed, and programmed through the customer's home Wi-Fi network at time of HVAC installation) | Qualifying Smart Thermostat models | $125 | $125 |
*The Air-Source Heat Pump products on this chart include the rebates for replacements of existing Air-Source Heat Pump, including existing Dual Fuel, replacements.
Switching Systems
HVAC Conversion Rebates
| Product | AHRI Rated Efficiency Requirements | Critical Component Failure (CCF) Rebate | Early Replacement Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion of Air-Source Heat Pump*to Geothermal System | ≥20.7 EER2 | $2,300 | $2,500 |
| Conversion of Air-Source Heat Pump*to Dual Fuel / AFUE 80% or greater | ≥15.2 SEER27.5 HSPF2 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Conversion of Air-Source Heat Pump*to Cold Climate Heat Pump or Ducted Mini Split | ≥21 SEER29.0 HSPF2COP ≥2.0 | $2,100 | $2,400 |
| Conversion of Air-Source Heat Pump*to Ducted Mini Split (with required duct sealing) | 15.2 SEER27.8 HSPF2 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Conversion of Air-Source Heat Pump*to Ducted Mini Split (with required duct sealing) | ≥18 SEER29.3 HSPF2 | $700 | $1,200 |
| Conversion of Air-Source Heat Pump*to Non-ducted Mini/Multi Split | 15.2 SEER27.8 HSPF2 | $800 | $1,400 |
| Conversion of Air-Source Heat Pump*to Non-ducted Mini/Multi Split | ≥18 SEER29.0 HSPF2 | $1,000 | $1,600 |
| Conversion of Electric Furnace / Baseboard / Radiant Heatingto Air-Source Heat Pump or Mini/Multi Split | ≥15.2 SEER27.5 HSPF2 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Smart Thermostat(must be purchased with eligible HVAC equipment through a participating contractor, installed, and programmed through the customer's home Wi-Fi network at time of HVAC installation) | Qualifying Smart Thermostat models | $125 | $125 |
*The existing system being converted must be a Heat Pump system with electric resistance strip heat serving a minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. of conditioned living space to be eligible for Conversion of Air-Source Heat Pump rebates.
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Additional Product Rebates
| Product | Efficiency / Requirements | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Alone Duct Sealing(only available when: no HVAC system is replaced but duct sealing is completed; HVAC installed does not meet rebate eligibility but duct sealing is completed; or duct sealing is completed with certain Heat Pump Conversion rebates that do not require duct sealing) | Must decrease duct leakage by 12% or more | $350 |
| Attic Insulation and Air-Sealing | Existing insulation R-19 or below, improved to R-30 or greaterAir-sealing must decrease home air leakage by 5% or moreMust insulate a minimum 1,000 sq. ft. of conditioned living space | $700 |
| Heat Pump (Hybrid) Water Heater(standard electric, gas, solar, or tankless water heaters are not eligible) | ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump (hybrid) water heater with a UEF of 3.3 or greater | $500 |
| Variable Speed Pool Pump | ENERGY STAR® certified variable-speed pool pump for main filtration of in-ground residential swimming pools | $900 |
| Energy Efficient Windows | 13 windows max per homeU-factor max 0.28, SHGC max 0.23Sliding glass doors, French doors, and north-facing windows do not qualify | $250 per window |
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