Heating and cooling costs account for the majority of the Department's total utility bills to customers and improving energy efficiency is the most impactful way to reduce your utility bills.

Review the Energy Star website for helpful tips on products and services as well as details on tax credits and rebates which reduce the cost of energy efficient improvements to your home and business.   

2026 is a milestone year for South Carolina homeowners. Between local Orangeburg DPU incentives and the new Federal Inflation Reduction Act programs, there has never been a better time to upgrade your home.

Local Orangeburg DPU Rebates

Orangeburg DPU offers direct rebates for customers transitioning to or upgrading natural gas appliances.

These are available right now:

Natural Gas Furnaces: Up to $250 rebate.

Tankless Water Heaters: $250 rebate.

Gas Clothes Dryers: $225 rebate.

Gas Ranges/Cooktops: $150 rebate.

Coming in 2026: State-Wide Incentives

Keep an eye on the South Carolina Home Energy Rebates (HOMES & HEAR) launching this year. Depending on your household income, you could qualify for:

Up to $14,000 for high-efficiency electric heat pumps and wiring upgrades.

Up to $8,000 for whole-home energy retrofits like insulation and air sealing.

Please consider completing the SC Energy Office's stakeholder engagement form.

Need Help Now? If you are struggling with winter bills, contact the OCAB Community Action Agency at (803) 536-1027 to apply for LIHEAP assistance or weatherization programs.