Duke Energy (Electric) - Energy Star Homes Rate Discount Program

Last updated: May 02, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Utility
Category:Financial Incentive
State:North Carolina
Incentive Type:Utility Rate Discount
Web Site:https://www.duke-energy.com/business/products/energy-star-new-home-program
Administrator:Customer Service
Utilities:Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Incentive Amount:$200/home

Summary

Duke Energy encourages residential customers to buy energy-efficient homes through the utility's Energy Star Homes Program, which awards a rate discount to customers living in Energy Star homes. Customers receive a discount on per kWh usage after the first 350 kWh per month. To earn the Energy Star label, homes are tested by a third-party inspector to ensure they meet the U.S. Department of Energy's criteria. Generally speaking, a home must be at least 30% more efficient than the national Model Energy Code for homes or 15% more efficient than the state energy code, whichever is more rigorous. The home test is the responsibility of the customer and/or the builder, and the cost range is from $300 to $500. The size of the home and the inspector’s travel time may affect the cost. Typical characteristics of an Energy Star home include:

  • Effective insulation
  • High-performance windows
  • Tight construction and tight ducts
  • Energy-efficient HVAC equipment
  • Independent testing provided by third-party inspectors

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