Reduce the amount of the sun’s heat that enters your home, increase your comfort, and lower your energy costs – by installing energy-efficient windows, window film or screen on your home.

Solar window screens - do a much better job of minimizing solar gain – and keeping bugs out than traditional screens

Window film - reduces glare, provides daytime privacy and lowers indoor temperatures without air conditioning.

Replacement windows:

• Eliminate hot spots in rooms
• Protect carpets, upholstery, wood, papers and artwork from fading and UV rays
• High-efficiency double-paned windows can also reduce sound
• You may even be able to reduce the size and cost of a new HVAC system, thanks to the increased efficiency of your windows
• When you install a new heating and air system, it’s strongly recommended to upgrade your windows at the same time – and maximize your energy-efficiency advantages

How Do I Qualify?

• Complete a Home Energy Check before installation of the energy saving measure.
• Installation according to Progress Energy standards by a contractor meeting all Progress Energy requirements
• Window film or Screening:
  • The residence must have whole-house electric air conditioning to be eligible
  • Product must have a shading coefficient of less than or equal to 0.45 or a solar heat gain coefficient of equal to or less than 0.40
  • Window film or screen must be installed on all windows facing east, west and south. (This does not include decorative glass that covers less than 15 percent of the total glass area.)
• Replacement Windows:
  • The residence must have whole-house electric heating and air conditioning to be eligible.
  • Windows must have a solar heat gain coefficient of equal to or less than 0.50 and a U-value of  equal to or less than 0.75 as shown on the window NFRC label
  • All windows must be replaced (This does not include decorative glass that covers less than 15 percent of the total glass area.)
• Other restrictions may apply

* Customers may want to check with their homeowner’s association before making exterior improvements to the home

What Incentives Are Available?

• High-performance replacement windows - $1 per square foot of window area, up to $250.
• Window film or screen - 50 percent of the cost, up to $100. 

* For installation of Progress Energy approved products. You may qualify for only one of these incentives; window film, window screen or replacements windows.