NEW Energy Rebates for Income Eligible Households

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PWC electric customers can take advantage if eligible for the new Energy Saver NC Program. This program provides energy rebates to income-eligible households for cost- and energy-saving home upgrades and appliances on a first come, first served basis.

Energy Saver NC includes two U.S. Department of Energy rebate programs — the Homeowners Managing Efficiency Savings (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR).

As part of Energy Saver NC, whole-home energy savings rebates can be up to $16,000 for eligible single-family homes. High-efficiency electric appliance rebates can be up to $14,000 per dwelling unit, which can include the following:

$8,000 for a whole-home heat pump for space heating and cooling. 
$4,000 for an electrical panel.
$2,500 for electrical wiring. 
$1,750 for a heat pump water heater.
$1,600 for insulation, air sealing and ventilation.
$840 for heat pump clothes dryer and/or electric stove, cooktop, range or oven.

How does Energy Saver NC help eligible income households?

Energy Saver NC will help low- and moderate-income North Carolina families save money on utility bills, make their homes healthier and more comfortable, reduce emissions and improve air quality. From insulation of doors and windows to cooking dinner on their new electric stovetop, this critical program will help to improve the lives of North Carolinians every day.

Energy Saver NC focuses on single-family, owner-occupied housing, particularly those in high energy-burdened, disadvantaged regions and in areas with storm impacts. Single-family homeowners making less than 80 percent of their area median income (AMI) may be eligible for rebates. Rebates at lower amounts will be available for moderate-income homeowners earning between 80 percent and 150 percent of their AMI.

Income-eligible North Carolinians can now start the application process to potentially save thousands of dollars on energy-saving home upgrades and appliances at www.energysavernc.org. There is also a FAQ section available, here.