Energy Saver NC, HOMES & HEAR Rebates

NC Department of Environmental Quality, State Energy Office

Open Energy Assistance

About This Program

Energy Saver NC, launched in January 2025, provides IRA-funded home energy rebates to North Carolina residents. The HOMES program offers rebates up to $8,000 for whole-home energy improvements achieving 20%+ savings. The HEAR program provides up to $14,000 for income-qualified households (at or below 80% AMI) for electrification upgrades including heat pump HVAC ($8,000), heat pump water heaters ($1,750), and insulation/air sealing ($1,600).

Estimate for income-qualified household replacing HVAC with heat pump under HEAR

Key Details

  • HEAR: Up to $8,000 for heat pump HVAC for income-qualified (≤80% AMI)
  • HEAR: Up to $1,750 for heat pump water heater; $1,600 for insulation
  • HOMES: Up to $8,000 for whole-home efficiency (20%+ savings required)
  • IRA-funded, launched January 2025 statewide
  • Apply at energysavernc.org or call 866-998-8555

How to Apply

Deadline: Ongoing, apply through energysavernc.org or call 866-998-8555

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