Kinston Public Services customers, North Carolina · Bill credit
Residential Load Management (City of Kinston)
Run by Kinston Public Services
Kinston electric customers earn monthly bill credits for letting the city cycle central AC ($8 June-September), heat strips ($20 January-March) and electric water heaters ($5 year-round).
Amounts
How much you get
Monthly bill credits: $8 for 25% central AC control (June-September), $20 for electric heat strip control (January-March), $5 for an electric water heater (all 12 months). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Per month June-SeptemberCentral AC 25% control | $8 |
| Per month January-MarchElectric heat strips | $20 |
| Per month year-roundElectric water heater | $5 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
City of Kinston electric customer.
Central AC, electric heat strips and/or an electric tank water heater.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Sign up on the city's Residential Load Management page.
- The city installs smart grid load management switches.
- Monthly credits appear on your bill.
Questions about applying(252) 939-3282
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential Load Management (City of Kinston) pay?
$5 to $20, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Kinston Public Services customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Kinston Public Services customers, North Carolina. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
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