South CarolinaRebate Program
Santee Cooper - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
You getLighting Tier 1 Certified LED Lighting – $0.40 per watt reduced Tier 2 Non-Certified LED Lighting – $0.20 per watt reduced Area Daylighting Controls – $45 per sensor Dimming Controls – $45 per sensor Fixture-Mounted Occupancy Sensors – $10 per sensor Wall-Mounted Occupancy Sensors – $10 per sensor Ceiling-Mounted Occupancy Sensors – $50 per sensor Bi-Level Lighting Controls – $45 per sensor LED Underwater Lighting Retrofit – $0.40 per watt reduced HVAC Single-Phase Split/Packaged Heat Pump (Tier 1) – $300 per system Single-Phase Split/Packaged Heat Pump (Tier 2) – $400 per system Water Source Heat Pump – $200 per unit 3-Phase Split/Packaged Unitary Systems – $0.30 per kWh saved VRF/Mini-Split Systems – $250 per ton Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) – $50 per unit Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) – $50 per unit Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for HVAC – $50 per HP Demand Controlled Ventilation System – $550 per system Dual Enthalpy Economizer System – $150 per system Advanced Rooftop Controls System – $580 per system Hotel Room Key Card Energy Management – $20 per room Refrigeration & Kitchen T12 Retrofit to LED Case Lighting – $10 per lamp T8 Retrofit to LED Case Lighting – $8 per lamp Electronically Commutated Motor – $50 per motor Refrigerant Suction Line Insulation – $3 per linear foot ENERGY STAR® Commercial Freezer – $70 per freezer ENERGY STAR® Commercial Refrigerator – $70 per refrigerator ENERGY STAR® Combination Oven – $200 per oven ENERGY STAR® Convection Oven – $200 per oven ENERGY STAR® Dishwasher – $250 per dishwasher ENERGY STAR® Griddle – $100 per griddle ENERGY STAR® Hot Food Holding Cabinet – $200 per cabinet ENERGY STAR® Steamer – $200 per steamer Demand Control Kitchen Hood – $735 per hood Domestic Hot Water Heat Pump Water Heater – $350 per unit Solar Water Heater – $500 per unit Drain Water Heat Recovery – $400 per drain 1.5 GPM Faucet Aerator – $3 per aerator 1.75 GPM Showerhead – $3 per showerhead Pipe Insulation (R-4 minimum) – $3 per linear foot Pumps and Motors Variable Speed Pool Filter Pump (1–5 HP) – $300 per HP Non-Filtered Pool Pump (Any HP) – $450 per pump Smart Thermostats ENERGY STAR® Smart Thermostat – $50 per thermostat
Apply on official siteView on DSIRE
Quick facts
- Incentive type
- Rebate Program
- Amount
- Lighting Tier 1 Certified LED Lighting – $0.40 per watt reduced Tier 2 Non-Certified LED Lighting – $0.20 per watt reduced Area Daylighting Controls – $45 per sensor Dimming Controls – $45 per sensor Fixture-Mounted Occupancy Sensors – $10 per sensor Wall-Mounted Occupancy Sensors – $10 per sensor Ceiling-Mounted Occupancy Sensors – $50 per sensor Bi-Level Lighting Controls – $45 per sensor LED Underwater Lighting Retrofit – $0.40 per watt reduced HVAC Single-Phase Split/Packaged Heat Pump (Tier 1) – $300 per system Single-Phase Split/Packaged Heat Pump (Tier 2) – $400 per system Water Source Heat Pump – $200 per unit 3-Phase Split/Packaged Unitary Systems – $0.30 per kWh saved VRF/Mini-Split Systems – $250 per ton Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) – $50 per unit Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) – $50 per unit Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for HVAC – $50 per HP Demand Controlled Ventilation System – $550 per system Dual Enthalpy Economizer System – $150 per system Advanced Rooftop Controls System – $580 per system Hotel Room Key Card Energy Management – $20 per room Refrigeration & Kitchen T12 Retrofit to LED Case Lighting – $10 per lamp T8 Retrofit to LED Case Lighting – $8 per lamp Electronically Commutated Motor – $50 per motor Refrigerant Suction Line Insulation – $3 per linear foot ENERGY STAR® Commercial Freezer – $70 per freezer ENERGY STAR® Commercial Refrigerator – $70 per refrigerator ENERGY STAR® Combination Oven – $200 per oven ENERGY STAR® Convection Oven – $200 per oven ENERGY STAR® Dishwasher – $250 per dishwasher ENERGY STAR® Griddle – $100 per griddle ENERGY STAR® Hot Food Holding Cabinet – $200 per cabinet ENERGY STAR® Steamer – $200 per steamer Demand Control Kitchen Hood – $735 per hood Domestic Hot Water Heat Pump Water Heater – $350 per unit Solar Water Heater – $500 per unit Drain Water Heat Recovery – $400 per drain 1.5 GPM Faucet Aerator – $3 per aerator 1.75 GPM Showerhead – $3 per showerhead Pipe Insulation (R-4 minimum) – $3 per linear foot Pumps and Motors Variable Speed Pool Filter Pump (1–5 HP) – $300 per HP Non-Filtered Pool Pump (Any HP) – $450 per pump Smart Thermostats ENERGY STAR® Smart Thermostat – $50 per thermostat
- Administrator
- Santee Cooper
- Applies to
- Utility, Commercial, Industrial, Installers/Contractors
- Technologies
- LED Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Heat Pump Water Heater, Solar Water Heat, Pool Pumps, Programmable Thermostats
Dates
- Source last updated
- October 24, 2025
About this incentive
The 2025 Santee Cooper Commercial Prescriptive Rebate Program helps businesses reduce energy costs by providing cash incentives for upgrading to high-efficiency equipment. Eligible measures include lighting upgrades, HVAC systems, refrigeration and kitchen equipment, domestic hot water improvements, pumps and motors, and smart thermostats. Rebates are available for both new construction and retrofit projects, covering technologies such as LED lighting, ENERGY STAR® appliances, variable speed drives, and efficient water heating systems. The program is designed to lower the upfront cost of energy-efficient improvements and promote long-term energy savings for commercial customers.
Data updated . Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.