⚠️ Verify current program details at duke-energy.com for your specific state. Duke’s programs vary by state subsidiary.

Duke Energy is one of the largest utilities in the US, serving approximately 8 million customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Its smart thermostat programs combine a one-time purchase rebate with the Power Manager demand-response program, a combination available in most of its service territories.

Duke Energy Purchase Rebate

Duke’s energy efficiency programs include smart thermostat rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR models.

Rebate amount: $75–100 per qualifying thermostat (varies by state)
Who qualifies: ENERGY STAR certified thermostat; Duke residential customer
How to apply: Submit through duke-energy.com/rebates. Select your state for the correct form

Power Manager: Duke’s Demand-Response Program

Power Manager is Duke Energy’s flagship residential demand-response program. It allows Duke to make modest thermostat adjustments during peak demand events, in exchange for bill credits.

How Power Manager works:
– Enroll your qualifying thermostat through Duke’s website or thermostat app
– Duke sends adjustment signals during summer peak events (typically hot afternoons)
– Your cooling setpoint rises 2–4°F for 1–3 hours per event
– You receive seasonal bill credits for participation
– Manual override is always available (no penalty for opting out of individual events)

Typical Power Manager credits: $20–75 per season depending on state and program structure

State-by-State Coverage

Duke Subsidiary States Rebate Power Manager
Duke Energy Carolinas NC, SC $75–100 Available
Duke Energy Progress NC, SC $75–100 Available
Duke Energy Florida FL $50–75 Available (EZ Savings)
Duke Energy Indiana IN $75–100 Available
Duke Energy Ohio OH $50–75 Varies
Duke Energy Kentucky KY $50–75 Varies

Find your Duke subsidiary: Your electric bill shows the specific subsidiary. NC has both Carolinas and Progress depending on your location.

Eligible Thermostats

Duke Energy-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest (Learning and Thermostat), Honeywell Home T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (rebate by state, Power Manager eligibility)

Via thermostat app: ecobee’s eco+ shows available Duke programs by location. Nest’s app shows available demand-response programs automatically.

Stacking Duke Programs

Purchase rebate + Power Manager: Independent programs. Claim both.

Duke rebate + state programs: Duke’s rebate is funded by the utility and doesn’t conflict with state or federal programs. Stacking is standard practice.

North Carolina: Duke NC customers can see state rebate page at North Carolina Smart Thermostat Rebates.
Florida: Duke FL customers see Florida Smart Thermostat Rebates.
Indiana: Duke IN customers see Indiana Smart Thermostat Rebates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Duke Energy offer smart thermostat rebates in all states?
Yes. Duke subsidiaries in NC, SC, FL, IN, OH, and KY all run efficiency rebate programs covering smart thermostats. Amounts range $50–100 depending on the state, so verify at duke-energy.com for your specific subsidiary.

What is Duke Energy Power Manager?
Power Manager is Duke’s demand-response program. You allow Duke to make modest cooling adjustments during summer peak events; Duke pays you bill credits in return. Enrollment is through Duke’s website or your thermostat’s app.

Can I get a Duke rebate and join Power Manager?
Yes. They’re separate programs. The rebate is a one-time payment; Power Manager is an ongoing participation program.

How do I find out which Duke Energy subsidiary serves me?
Check your electric bill. It shows “Duke Energy Carolinas,” “Duke Energy Progress,” “Duke Energy Florida,” etc. This determines which programs apply to you.

Does Duke Energy’s program cover both gas and electric thermostats?
Duke is primarily an electric utility (gas in some markets). Most thermostat rebate programs target electric customers, and they work regardless of whether your heat source is gas, electric, or heat pump, as long as you’re a Duke electric customer.