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Power Manager Smart Thermostat Bill Credits (Duke Energy Carolinas, NC)
Run by Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas customers in North Carolina get a $150 bill credit for enrolling a qualifying smart thermostat in Power Manager, plus $50 a year for letting Duke briefly adjust it during peak demand. Customers can instead enroll a central AC, heat strips and water heater (up to $246 the first year), a smart water heater or a battery.
Amounts
How much you get
$150 initial bill credit for enrolling a qualifying smart thermostat, then $50 each year you stay in the program. Other options: up to $246 in first-year credits for a central AC, heat strips and electric water heater (can't be combined with the thermostat option), up to $50 for a smart water heater, and monthly credits for a battery.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Duke Energy Carolinas residential customer in North Carolina (Power Manager is the Duke Energy Carolinas program).
You need a qualifying smart thermostat to enroll.
What to doBuy and install a smart thermostat on the program's qualifying list, then enroll it.
The smart thermostat option can't be combined with the AC or heat strips option.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Check that your smart thermostat is on the program's qualifying list.
- Enroll the thermostat in Power Manager on Duke Energy's website.
Duke's releases point to duke-energy.com/WinterEnergySavings to enroll.
- Receive the $150 initial bill credit.
- Stay enrolled for $50 in bill credits each year.
During high-demand events Duke may adjust the thermostat by no more than 4 degrees; you can opt out of an event from the thermostat or its app.
Forms and instructionsPower Manager (Duke Energy, NC) · Duke Energy helps customers stay energy smart as temperatures plunge with programs and tips to save money and energy (Jan 2026) · Understanding higher energy bills this winter and how Duke Energy can help (Mar 2026) · How a smart thermostat can help you save energy (Duke Energy illumination, March 2025) · Duke Energy offers tips to save energy and money as temperatures rise in the Carolinas (Jun 2026)
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Power Manager Smart Thermostat Bill Credits (Duke Energy Carolinas, NC) pay?
$150.
Do I need to be a NC customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in NC customers, North Carolina. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Will Duke change my thermostat a lot?
No. Events may happen a few times a year and typically last one to two hours, with the temperature adjusted by no more than 4 degrees.
Can I skip an event?
Yes. You can opt out of an event from your thermostat or from its mobile or web app.
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This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Power Manager (Duke Energy, NC)
- Duke Energy helps customers stay energy smart as temperatures plunge with programs and tips to save money and energy (Jan 2026)
- Understanding higher energy bills this winter and how Duke Energy can help (Mar 2026)
- How a smart thermostat can help you save energy (Duke Energy illumination, March 2025)
- Duke Energy offers tips to save energy and money as temperatures rise in the Carolinas (Jun 2026)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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