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Energy Saver North Carolina Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Current and new HEAR applicants should continue applying.
Serves: All 100 North Carolina counties.
Do I Qualify
- Meet the household income requirements.
- Use a registered contractor and obtain approval before installation.
- Electric-to-electric upgrades are allowed under the updated rules.
- Replacing gas or other fossil-fuel appliances is no longer allowed through HEAR.
- Air sealing or insulation may be required with a heat pump project.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Electric heat pump for space heating and cooling | ENERGY STAR-certified equipment; income-qualified household; current electric-to-electric replacement rules | $8,000 per system |
Who Files It
The household verifies eligibility. The registered contractor reserves the rebate and submits the final installation application.
The money is paid to the contractor.
The Steps to Apply
- Start the eligibility application. Start HEAR.
- Get a registered contractor's quote showing the instant discount.
- Authorize work after approval. The contractor deducts the rebate from the project price.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the North Carolina State Energy Office page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.