Duke Energy's Improve & Save Program functions like an on-bill financing program and provides an opportunity for homeowner and renters to receive energy efficiency improvements with potentially no money down. Interested customers can start by filling out an eligibility form on Duke's website. If eligible, the customer will then schedule a free energy audit with a program-approved third-party. The energy advisor performing the audit will recommend efficiency improvements, which may include new HVAC systems and duct sealing, attic insulation and air sealing, and heat pump water heaters. 

Duke will then pay for the equipment, upgrades, and installation. Where applicable, existing

Duke Energy's PowerPair program provides financial incentives to customers who install solar photovoltaic (PV) plus storage systems at their homes. All participants will receive an upfront incentive for based on the size of their PV and battery systems, up to a maximum of $9,000. 

Participants must enroll in either Duke Energy's Solar Choice Tariff or Bridge Rate. Both options are functionally similar to net metering; however, the Solar Choice Tariff requires customers to be on a Time-of-Use rate, while the Bridge Rate allows customers to be non-time-varying rates. Customers who participate via the Bridge Rate, however, must also grant

Note: Incentive suspended pending further investigation by the Mississippi PSC according to an order filed in early April 2024 (See Docket No. 2023-UN-16).

Mississippi Power offers customers a one-time $2,000 cash incentive on a first-come, first-served basis when installing a UL 1741-certified battery storage system.

The utility also offers the Low-to-Moderate Income Residential Incentive Program, but customers are only allowed to choose one of the two incentives, and no incentive will be available beyond 2027.

Note: Incentive suspended pending further investigation by the Mississippi PSC according to an order filed in early April 2024 (See Docket No. 2023-UN-16).

Entergy Mississippi offers customers a one-time $2,000 cash incentive on a first-come, first-served basis when installing a UL 1741-certified battery storage system.

The utility also offers the Low-to-Moderate Income Residential Incentive Program, but customers are only allowed to choose one of the two incentives, and no incentive will be available beyond 2027. 

The online marketplace provides instant savings at the point of purchase for select items for residential TNMP customers.

On March 6, 2024, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program. The program supports community-based organizations and technical service providers in low-income and historically disadvantaged communities to plan, develop and execute community solar projects. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

The goal of this grant program is to provide upfront seed capital funding to overcome barriers to project development caused by lack of capital in historically disadvantaged communities. The program prioritizes funding for

Entergy New Orleans offers rebates to residential and commercial customers for Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers, DC fast chargers, electric forklifts, and custom fleet electrification.

The Virgin Islands Energy Office launched the Equitable E-Mobility Rebate Program in January 2024, granting those who purchase an eligible new and used EV from a local or off-island dealership a $5,000 rebate. Applicants may also receive a $500 rebate for eligible e-bikes purchased from qualified vendors. 

One EV rebate and one e-bike rebate are allowed per household, as well as two EV rebate applications per business entity (including non-profits).

EVs and e-bikes purchased starting October 1, 2023, are eligible and rebates are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit the program website.

Efficiency Maine's Small Battery Management program gives residential and small commercial participants with existing and new battery systems $100/kW of average discharge during demand response events. The incentive is paid annually in December.

View the program manual for more information.

Efficiency Vermont offers rebates for the installation of energy-efficient equipment in residential rental properties in Vermont for rental property owners. Low-income incentives also exist and may be found here. The current rebate  application form can be found here.