Energy Efficiency Rebates

Duke Energy - Residential Efficiency Rebate Program

Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. residential energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

The Smart $aver® program offers incentives for residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of homes. Incentives are provided for qualifying heating and cooling equipment installation or service, heat pump water heaters, attic insulation with air sealing, duct insulation and sealing, and ENERGY STAR qualified variable-speed pool pump. Duke Energy Kentucky’s residential electric service customers residing in single-family homes, condominiums, mobile homes, townhomes and duplexes are eligible for some or all of the incentives, with eligibility requirements vary with technologies. All incentives are paid after completion of the services. Certain residential customers are also eligible for a free energy audit through the Home Energy House Call program. Interested customers should call (866)785-6209  to set up an appointment.

eligible technologies
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Other EE, Pool Pumps, HVAC
website
https://www.duke-energy.com/home/products/smart-saver
program administrator
Duke Energy
list of rebates
Geothermal Heat Pumps - Maximum rebate of $465 per Unit
Pool Pumps - Flat rebate of $300 per Unit
Building Insulation - Flat rebate of $250 per Unit
Duct/Air sealing - Flat rebate of $100 per Unit
Water Heaters - Flat rebate of $350 per Unit
program notes
June 10, 2015
Incentive amounts have changed. 
June 4, 2018
Update link and rate
June 16, 2021
Annual review, no changes.
June 20, 2023
Annual review, updated incentive amounts.
What cities does Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. cover?
The following cities are in the Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. service area. However, this program may not be available in every city. Check the program website for details.
Alexandria, Bellevue, Burlington, California, Cincinnati, Covington, Crittenden, Dayton, De Mossville, Dry Ridge, Erlanger, Florence, Fort Thomas, Ft Mitchell, Hebron, Independence, Latonia, Lawrenceburg, Melbourne, Morning View, Newport, North Bend, Petersburg, Rising Sun, Silver Grove, Union, Verona, Walton