NC Rebate Finder Fayetteville + the Sandhills

Commercial HVAC rebates in Fayetteville and the Sandhills

2 programs we track pay toward commercial heating and cooling equipment for businesses in the Fayetteville area: 2 from local power companies. A power company rebate only goes to that company's own customers, so your address decides which of these you can use.

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Last checked against each program's own page on Nov 13, 2026.

Commercial HVAC rebates at a glance

ProgramWho can use itForListed amount
Duke Energy Smart $aver for businessDuke Energy Progress customersBusinessesVaries
PWC commercial HVAC incentivesFayetteville PWC customersBusinessesVaries

The programs

Duke Energy Progress · Businesses

Duke Energy Smart $aver for business

Set rebates per lamp, fixture, ton or unit from Duke's North Carolina list. Lighting examples: an LED fixture replacing a 4-foot T8 fixture pays $27.50, or $66 with built-in controls. A 2x4 LED panel pays $44, or $60 with controls. An LED fixture with controls replacing a 251 to 400 watt HID fixture pays $250. An exterior LED fixture replacing a 251 to 400 watt HID fixture pays $82.50. A 4-foot LED tube pays $3.30 and occupancy sensors pay $0.12 per watt controlled. Heating and cooling examples: a heat pump under 65,000 Btu/h pays $268 per ton split or $224 per ton packaged, and an air conditioner that size pays $121 per ton. Work that is not on the list can earn a custom incentive based on the energy saved.

You apply, they pay youLED lighting retrofitCommercial HVACSmart thermostatHeat pump water heater
  • Amounts are from Duke's North Carolina rebate table as it read on Nov. 12, 2026. The table does not show the caps, deadlines or equipment rules, so confirm those with Duke before you order.
  • Custom projects need Duke's approval BEFORE you sign a contract or order equipment.
  • Listed rebates are reported as capped at 75% of the equipment cost and due within 180 days of finishing the job. Duke's table does not print either rule.
  • Businesses that opted out of Duke's energy efficiency rider do not qualify.
How to claim itFor items on Duke's list, install first and then apply. For anything else, apply for a custom incentive and wait for approval before you buy.
Go to the program ↗800-452-2777Checked Nov 13, 2026 · sourceReport a wrong figure
VariesPer item on Duke's list
Fayetteville PWC · Businesses

PWC commercial HVAC incentives

Replacement: $50 bill credit per ton, up to 2 units, for units under 11.25 tons at businesses under 100 kW peak demand. Maintenance: $75 a year on the Small Power time-of-use rate or $100 a year on the Medium Power rate for keeping a service plan.

Credit on your power billCommercial HVAC
  • First come, first served while the money lasts.
How to claim itBuy and install first, then apply to PWC within 6 months. The credit lands on your PWC bill within about 90 days.
Go to the program ↗910-483-1382Checked Nov 13, 2026 · sourceReport a wrong figure
Varies$50 per ton

Quick answers

Is there a rebate for commercial heating and cooling equipment in Fayetteville, NC?

Yes. As of Nov 13, 2026, 2 programs we track pay toward commercial heating and cooling equipment for businesses in the Fayetteville area: Duke Energy Smart $aver for business and PWC commercial HVAC incentives. A power company rebate only goes to that company's own customers.

How much is the rebate for commercial heating and cooling equipment?

It depends on who pays. Duke Energy Smart $aver for business: varies, set by the program. PWC commercial HVAC incentives: varies, set by the program.

Can these be combined?

A rebate from one power company never applies at an address served by another.

Who does the work?

HVAC contractor. Sets heat pumps and ductwork. Most programs want a licensed HVAC contractor's invoice.

Licensed electrician. Panels, circuits, chargers and the power run to new equipment. This work usually needs a permit and an inspection.

Are federal energy tax credits still available?

4 federal energy incentives we track have ended: Federal home efficiency tax credit (25C) (Dec 31, 2025), Federal residential clean energy credit (25D) (Dec 31, 2025), Federal EV charger tax credit (30C) (Jun 30, 2026) and Federal commercial buildings deduction (179D) (Jun 30, 2026). See the list of ended programs before you count on one.

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