NC Department of Environmental Quality, State Energy Office
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
Deadline: Ongoing, apply through energysavernc.org or call 866-998-8555
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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