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First-come, first-served · All 100 NC counties

Up to $16,000 in energy rebates
just opened up for NC homes

Income-qualified North Carolina households can get major rebates on heat pumps, electrical panels, insulation, and whole-home upgrades — applied as an instant discount on your invoice. The program is new — our work isn't: we've been delivering these energy-saving products and services for over 10 years. We check your eligibility free.

Energy Saver NC Registered Contractor · Duke Energy Ally · Greenville, SC

Energy Saver NC Program

What your household may qualify for

Rebate amounts are set by the state program and depend on your income and project. Here's the ceiling for each upgrade:

ENERGY STAR® electric heat pump
up to $8,000
Electrical panel upgrade
up to $4,000
Electrical wiring
up to $2,500
Heat pump water heater
up to $1,750
Insulation, air sealing & ventilation
up to $1,600

Homeowners and renters (with landlord approval) may participate. Rebates are subject to income qualification and fund availability.

Fast & easy start

The quickest way in: a heat pump water heater. Up to $1,750 back, no whole-home project required — pick the upgrade, and your rebate is applied instantly at installation. Many households start here, then tackle bigger upgrades later.

Do I qualify?

The income limits are higher than most people think

Eligibility is based on your household income compared to your county's median. Limits are set county by county — it takes one phone call to check yours.

Income below 80% of area median Up to 100% covered

Qualifying households may pay nothing out of pocket — up to $16,000 in rebates.

Income 80%–150% of area median Up to 50% covered

Up to half your project cost covered — still thousands in savings on a heat pump.

Enrolled in SNAP, LIEAP, or Medicaid? You may automatically qualify for the highest rebate tier — no extra income verification needed.

One rule you can't ignore

Your rebate must be approved before work begins. Projects completed first don't qualify. That's why step one is a free assessment — before you commit to anything.

Start With My Free Assessment

How it works

Three steps to your rebate

1

Call or book online

Tell us about your home. We'll schedule your free assessment — no cost, no obligation.

2

Free home assessment

We help confirm your eligibility, identify your biggest-savings upgrades, and handle the program paperwork.

3

Rebate applied at installation

Your approved rebate comes off your invoice as an instant discount. No waiting for a check in the mail.

Why U.S. Energy Solutions

One local contractor for the assessment,
the paperwork, and the installation

  • One of the top five contractors in this program — homeowners across NC are already claiming rebates through us
  • Over 10 years of energy-saving products and services — the program is new, this work is what we've always done
  • Energy Saver NC Registered Contractor — able to apply your rebate directly at installation
  • HVAC, electrical, solar, battery, and generator work under one roof — the exact upgrades these rebates cover
  • We handle the rebate paperwork — qualification guidance, application, and final documentation
  • Duke Energy Ally with a Greenville office — serving homeowners across North and South Carolina

Questions

Energy Saver NC, answered

Who qualifies for these rebates?
Eligibility is based on household income compared to your county's Area Median Income. Below 80% of AMI, up to 100% of project costs may be covered; between 80% and 150%, up to 50%. Above 150% of AMI, households are not eligible. SNAP, LIEAP, or Medicaid enrollment may qualify you automatically for the highest tier.
Is the rebate a check in the mail?
No — qualifying rebates are applied as an instant discount on your invoice at installation when you work with a Registered Contractor.
Can I get the rebate after my project is done?
No. Rebates must be approved before work begins. Projects completed first don't qualify — which is why the free assessment comes first.
Do renters qualify?
Yes, income-qualified renters may participate with landlord approval.
How long will the program last?
The program is funded through 2031 — or until its fixed budget of more than $200 million runs out, whichever comes first. Rebates are first-come, first-served.
Funding is limited

Find out what your home qualifies for

The assessment is free, takes about an hour, and could be worth up to $16,000. There's no obligation.

Prefer to talk it through first? Call (828) 820-8623