HVAC

Equipment-only SEER Change

Keeping in line with the upcoming DOE HVAC SEER changes, the RNC Program will be making changes to the SEER requirements for equipment-only incentives. Beginning with submissions on or after May 1st, 2023, equipment-only applications will need to be 16+ SEER to be eligible for the $300 equipment-only incentive for all Duke Energy homes in North or South Carolina. Prior to May 1st, 2023, the RNC Program will continue to accept 15 SEER applications.

For details on the SEER impact for whole-home incentives, check-out this news post.

HVAC Grading Savings Captured in Ekotrope

Updated on 4/27/22

The Duke Energy RNC Program will begin capturing savings from HVAC grading in the coming weeks.

  • HVAC grading savings will be capped at 1,000 kWh per home system.

  • Homes must qualify for the full HERO+ HERS incentive category to receive incentives from HVAC grading.

The RNC Program team will provide updates as they become available surrounding the timeline in Ekotrope.

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Ekotrope Version 4.0 Mandatory 01/01/2022

Ekotrope Version 4.0 will be mandatory for all homes in the Duke Energy RNC Program permitted on or after January 1, 2022 , per RESNET guidance. The RNC Program Team recommends all raters review their builders plans for potential impacts to program savings and compliance in the RNC Program prior to January 1st. The complete list of changes in Version 4.0 can be found on Ekotrope.com.

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