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Progress Energy's Home Energy Improvement Program

Looking for ways to save money on your energy bills? With Progress Energy’s new Home Energy Improvement Program, you can get cash rebates to help you make your home more energy efficient. The increase in energy savings you’ll gain will reduce your energy bills for years to come. Plus, by improving your home’s efficiency, you’ll increase its overall comfort, add to its value and, because you’ll be using less energy, you’ll also be helping the environment.

The cash rebates can be used for the following improvements:

  • HVAC system maintenance
  • HVAC system replacement
  • Air duct testing and repair
  • Attic insulation upgrade and attic sealing
  • Installing energy-efficient windows

 

 Improvement Rebate Details  Requirement 
 Air Ducts
Air Duct Testing Up to $60 (first unit)
Up to $30 (add’l units)

50 percent of test cost
First unit

50 percent of test cost
Additional units at same address
  • Must have centrally ducted heat pump or central AC
  • Test must be completed by a Progress Energy prequalified contractor
  • Must be a Progress Energy customer
  • Maximum of two units/dwelling 
Air Duct Repair  Up to $120/unit (central AC and heat pumps) 

50 percent of repair cost 

Rebate may also be applied to Duct Replacement
  • Must have centrally ducted heat pump or central AC
  • Repair must be completed by a Progress Energy prequalified contractor
  • Must be a Progress Energy customer
  • Maximum of two units/dwelling 
 Attic Improvements
  • Attic Insulation
  • Attic Leak Sealing 

 $375

37.5 cents per square
foot


To seal attic leaks and
bring insulation up to a
minimum of R-30 from
R-19 or less 
  • Must have centrally ducted heat pump or central AC
  • Repair must be completed by a Progress Energy prequalified contractor
  • Must be a Progress Energy customer
  • Must have less than or equal to R-19 and upgrade to greater than or equal to R-30 
 Heating and Cooling
High-Efficiency Heat Pump
Replacement 

$300 

 Must install a SEER 15
or higher 
  • Must replace centrally ducted heat pump or central AC
  • Repair must be completed by a Progress Energy prequalified contractor
  • Must be a Progress Energy customer
  • Maximum of two units/dwelling 

High-Efficiency Central AC
Replacement 

$300 

 Must install a SEER 15
or higher 
  • Must replace centrally ducted heat pump or central AC
  • Repair must be completed by a Progress Energy prequalified contractor
  • Must be a Progress Energy customer
  • Maximum of two units/dwelling  
Geothermal Heat Pump 

$300 

 Must install a EER 19
or higher 
  • Must replace centrally ducted heat pump or central AC
  • Repair must be completed by a Progress Energy prequalified contractor
  • Must be a Progress Energy customer
  • Maximum of two units/dwelling  
HVAC Maintenance Level I 

$45 

 $45 to tune-up centrally ducted heat pumps and central AC with condenser coil cleaning 
  • Must have centrally ducted heat pump or central AC
  • Repair must be completed by a Progress Energy prequalified contractor
  • Must be a Progress Energy customer
  • Maximum of two units/dwelling  
 Windows
Energy-Efficient Windows Up to $450
($30/window) 		 Must be replaced with low E glass
U-value/Solar Coefficient Heat Gain factor of .4/.4 
  • Must have centrally ducted heat pump or central AC
  • Repair must be completed by a Progress Energy prequalified contractor
  • Must be a Progress Energy customer 

Home Energy Improvement rebate applications are valid for 90 days after the improvements are completed.
After 90 days, the improvements are no longer eligible for rebates from Progress Energy.