Piedmont Natural Gas Equipment Rebates

Natural Gas Appliance Rebates

Did you know?

Water heating accounts for approximately 15 percent of a home’s energy use
A new high-efficiency furnace and cooling system can save you up to $1,200 per year in operating costs

Now is the time to cut the cost of heating water and your home by replacing your old inefficient water heater or furnace with a new high-efficiency one. Residential customers in North Carolina who replace existing natural gas equipment with qualifying high-efficiency natural gas equipment are eligible for up to a $225 rebate. This includes the following qualifying high-efficiency gas water heaters and furnaces.

Rebates currently available

Please note: As of May 1, 2012, rebate incentive amounts will change to a tiered system in which the incentive amount varies by the efficiency level of the installed equipment.

Customers who received the previous rebate amounts but had equipment installed at the new, higher-tier efficiency levels as of June 15, 2011, will receive a check in the amount of the difference from Piedmont.

Rebates currently available

Natural Gas Appliance Rebate Amount Rebate Amount as of 5/1/2012 Qualifying Models Rebate Form Buying Guidance from ENERGY STAR®

Storage Tank Water Heater $50 $50 *EF=0.62 or higher Get the facts

Tankless Water Heater $150 $150 *EF=0.82 or higher Get the facts

Tankless Water Heater $150 $200 *EF=0.92 or higher Get the facts

Furnace $175 $175 **AFUE = 90% or higher Get the facts

Furnace $175 $225 **AFUE = 95% or higher Get the facts

*Energy Factor
**Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

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Smart $aver®

What is Smart $aver®?

Smart $aver pays cash rebates to residential customers, participating HVAC dealers and home builders who install qualifying high efficiency heating and cooling equipment in a new or existing home. It’s just one way Duke Energy is promoting energy efficiency and helping our customers lower their energy costs. Locate a Smart $aver Dealer or Builder by using our participating vendor search or ask your current heating and air conditioning contractor about Smart $aver.

Dealers and builders: Not yet a participating dealer or builder? Sign up now.

Who Is Eligible for Rebates?

Incentives are paid for qualifying heat pumps or air conditioners installed on or after June 1, 2009 for Duke Energy Carolinas electric residential retail customers residing in a single-family home, condominium, duplex or mobile home. Incentives are paid after the qualified system is installed and operating. The following table outlines the Smart $aver incentive amounts:

HVAC Systems that Quality for Smart $aver Rebates	Existing Home Customer Rebates	New Home Builder Rebates
Heat Pumps: must be 14 SEER or greater, include an ECM fan motor on the indoor furnace, and have an HSPF of 8.2 or greater	$200	$300
Air Conditioners: must be 14 SEER or greater and include an ECM fan motor on the indoor furnace	$200	$300
Geothermal Heat Pumps: must be 11.5 EER or greater and include an ECM fan motor on the indoor furnace	$200	$300

Learn More About Smart $aver

To understand more about eligibility or qualifications for heating and cooling systems, please refer to the following information:

If you have additional questions about the Smart $aver program, please call 1-866-785-6209