Energy Efficiency

Duke Energy offers a variety of incentives through its “Smart $aver Incentive Program” for commercial and industrial customers installing energy efficient equipment in their facilities. Any of Duke Energy’s commercial or industrial customers not on the TT rate (Time-of-Day Rate for Service at Transmission Voltage) qualify for these prescriptive rebates. There are many eligible technologies, with varying rebate amounts, available for rebates, such as lighting equipment, cooling equipment, motors, pumps, food service equipment, and manufacturing process equipment. Incentives are paid on a "first-come, first-served" basis up to $50,000 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) per facility. Applications, found on the website above, should be completed and submitted within 90 days after equipment has been installed.

Schools (K-12) are also eligible under this program, however the application process is different and the incentive is capped at $100,000/school per fiscal year.

Duke Energy encourages its business customers to increase the energy efficiency of eligible facilities through the Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. The equipment rebates provided through this program are available to all Indiana commercial and industrial customers of Duke Energy with a demand of 500 kW or less. The energy efficient equipment, such as light fixtures, can be installed in new or existing facilities, with the exception of many of the lighting products, whose rebates apply to retrofits only. Customers may install the equipment themselves, but those installations will have to be inspected by Duke Energy before the rebate is awarded. Rebate applications must be submitted within 90 days after the new equipment is installed and operational.

Dayton Power and Light's (DP&L) non-residential electricity customers are eligible for energy efficient technology rebates. Rebates are available for energy efficiency measures added to an existing system when a customer retires usable electric-powered equipment and replaces it with a more efficient model. Customers must demonstrate permanency or sustainability of savings over the payback period. Equipment must exceed minimum federal and state mandated efficiency standards. Rebates will be paid within 30 days of an inspection of the system. Custom rebates are available to non-residential distribution customers and must meet a payback period between one and seven years. 

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, through the Take Control & Save program, offers rebates for cooperative members who purchase efficient geothermal and dual fuel heat pumps, and electric water heaters.  Water heaters must have an efficiency standard of 90% to qualify for the $50 incentive. Geothermal heat pumps are eligible for a $750/ton rebate if being installed for the first time, and for a $150/ton rebate if they are replacing an existing geothermal heat pump. Replacement of an existing geothermal heat pump must be necessary due to failure of the previous unit, and must achieve a gain in efficiency of at least 3 EER. Dual fuel Air-source heat pumps, with supplemental gas or propane heat, can receive a $150/ton rebate. Heat pump installations which receive rebates may be subject to Cuivre River Electric Cooperative's load control program.

CPS Energy offers incentives for new commercial construction that is at least 15% more efficient than required by the City of San Antonio Building Code (based on IECC 2009). The building code and incentive program were created by Ordinance 2009-03-12-0179 (the Sustainable Building Codes Ordinance) and further amended by Ordinance 2009-10-01-0777D.

The Commercial New Construction Incentive Program does not specify eligible measures, but rather provides incentives for the amount of energy saved overall. Savings are based on the total energy consumption of all fuel types used in the building. In order to measure energy savings and determine incentive amounts, an approved modeling software or calculation methodology must be used. In order to apply for the incentive, applicants must submit a copy of the results of the modeling software, a final certificate of occupancy, and a letter from the architect certifying that the building is in compliance with the requirements of the program. CPS Energy may inspect buildings prior to authorizing an incentive. Multi-family structures with 4 or more units are considered commercial construction.

CPS Energy, San Antonio's municipal electric utility, offers energy efficiency rebates for commercial electric customers. Rebates are available for several defined energy efficiency improvements, but may also be available for customized measures that reduce electricity demand. Rebates vary by the specific improvement measure employed. 

The following types of improvements are not eligible to receive a rebate:

Plug loads (i.e., office equipment)
 

Self generation or cogeneration
 

Measures that rely on behavioral changes and require no capital investment
 

Fuel switching to electric 
 

Measures receiving a rebate through other CPS Energy programs

All commercial rebate applications must be completed online. Equipment must be new and used equipment must not be used within the San Antonio service area. Generally, rebates are limited to 50% of the total cost. All applications require both a pre- and post- site inspection by CPS Energy personnel. In addition all improvements must exceed local, state, and national minimum efficiency standards and comply with all applicable codes and permits. The overall CPS efficiency rebate program is subject to funding limitations and annual expiration of details and guidelines. Customers should ensure the availability of rebate funds prior to purchasing or installing items. All commercial customers are also eligible for a low-cost energy audit on qualifying facilities. This process will identify areas of improvement for energy savings in participating facilities and recommend measures.

CoServ Electric Cooperative provides rebates for commercial and industrial customers who upgrade to high efficiency lighting for the workplace. A rebate of $0.30/watt saved is available on custom lighting upgrades and a rebate of $1.50 - $2.25/bulb is available for upgrading T8 Fluorescent bulbs. A variety of lighting fixtures are eligible for custom rebates. Contact CoServ to inquire about eligible technologies and fixtures. A CoServ Field Technician must also inspect the place of business before and after the installation to insure compliance with rebate program guidelines. Each year, rebate funding is provided on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is depleted. 

Cookeville Electric Department, in collaboration with the Tennessee Valley Authority, offers an incentive for its residential customers to install energy efficient equipment through the energy right rebate program. Rebates are offered for qualifying heat pumps and water heaters. Eligible heat pumps must be installed by a member of the Quality Contractor Network. Cookeville customers are also eligible to be reimbursed for up to 50% of the cost, up to $500, of energy efficient measures suggested by the In-Home Energy Evaluation Program.  Through this program, energy audits of customers' homes are conducted by TVA-certified evaluators who identify and suggest energy saving oppurtunities and measures.  Customers participating in this program can also receive financing for approved projects.  

Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP) offers rebates to commercial customers for a variety of appliances, ETS heating systems, general lighting upgrades, CFL bulbs, and exit sign retrofit kits. A rebate of $3 per bulb or exit sign kit is available and will be credited to customers' accounts. General lighting upgrades to facilities are eligible for a 50% rebate worth up to $525/kW of demand reduction. See the program application form for eligible equipment and installation requirements. 

Incentives are also available for electric thermal storage (ETS) units and a number of Energy Star appliances. Washing machines, room air conditioners, dishwashers, and dehumidifiers are eligible for a $50 rebate, while eligible refrigerators and freezers may receive a $100 rebate. ETS units may be eligible to receive a $100/kW installed rebate. To obtain the credit, customers should fill out the application form and mail it to CMLP along with the sales receipt and proofs of purchase. Follow all pre-approval, waste disposal and certification guidelines set forth by CMLP in order to receive rebate. 

Co-Mo Electric Cooperative provides rebates to residential and commercial members who install air source, dual fuel, and/or geothermal heat pumps, and certain energy efficient appliances. The geothermal rebate is up to $150 per ton for an open loop system and $850 for a closed loop. The air source heat pump rebate is $150 per ton, or $300 for a dual fuel system. Heat pumps that receive rebates may be subject to Co-Mo Load Control Programs. The specifications for eligible installations are quite specific; full details are listed in the heat pump rebate application. 

The Energy Saving Home Appliance Rebate Program offers rebates on Energy Starwindow air conditioners, and electric tank water heaters.