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Switching to a more energy-efficient system can save you big

You might be surprised at which areas of your home use the most energy. Heating and cooling use the most energy in an average household – more than 40 percent of your monthly bill comes from the energy needed to heat and cool your home.

Installing an energy-efficient heat pump can save you up to $300 on your heating and cooling costs each year.

This chart illustrates how much you can save when you install a new HVAC system that uses less energy to heat and cool your home. A SEER number is an energy efficiency rating. The higher the number, the less energy the system needs to use to make your home comfortable. And the benefits add up!

These figures represent the expected overall performance of the unit for a year, based on average weather and location. Annual operating costs based on 3 ton heat pump and $0.10 per kilowatt-hour. Average cooling degree days based on Charlotte, North Carolina, from 2009 - 2013. Operating costs vary depending on climate conditions, home characteristics, energy rates and usage patterns.

Eligibility requirements

• This program is available to Duke Energy residential electric service customers residing in single-family homes, condominiums, mobile homes, townhomes and duplexes.
• All application and supporting documentation must be successfully submitted and approved within 60 days of date of service after Oct. 1, 2017.
• Mini-splits and ductless systems are not eligible for rebates at this time.

*Qualified product must be purchased through a participating contractor, installed and programmed through customer's home Wi-Fi network at time of equipment installation.