Help Residents Access Rebates That May Improve Your Properties
Major upgrades can be expensive, especially when multiple rental units need attention. Energy Saver NC gives qualifying residents a way to apply for rebate-supported improvements that may also benefit your properties.
Your role is simple: share the opportunity, point residents to the right next step, and review landlord approval requirements if a resident qualifies for work in one of your units.
PWC is sharing this information to help connect property managers, landlords, and residents with Energy Saver NC resources.
At a Glance
- Residents may qualify for up to $16,000 in home efficiency upgrades
- Residents may qualify for up to $14,000 for electric appliances and equipment
- Renters may qualify but require landlord approval
- You can share the opportunity without managing the full program process
Available Rebates
Energy Saver NC includes two rebate pathways that may apply to rental units when eligibility and program requirements are met. HOMES focuses on whole-home energy efficiency improvements, while HEAR focuses on high-efficiency electric appliances and related electric upgrades.
- Homeowners Managing Efficiency Savings (HOMES): Households may qualify for up to $16,000 for home efficiency upgrades.
- Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR): Households may qualify for up to $14,000 for electric appliances and equipment.
- Actual rebate amounts depend on household income, project type, program rules, and approved contractor work.
Your Role Is Simple
You do not have to become a program expert. Share Energy Saver NC with residents who may qualify, direct them to the application process, and be prepared to review approval requirements if a resident applies for work in your unit.
Landlord approval helps confirm that eligible work may be completed in the rental unit if a resident’s project moves forward.
- Share the opportunity with residents who may qualify
- Point residents to the official program information and application process
- Review landlord approval requirements if needed
What This Could Mean for Your Properties
Every property owner faces decisions about when to repair, replace, or improve major systems. Energy Saver NC gives you a practical way to connect residents with available rebate support that may help those improvements happen sooner. The result can be stronger resident communication, better-performing units, and a more cost-conscious approach to long-term property improvement.
Instead of putting off improvements because of cost, Energy Saver NC gives qualifying residents a path to pursue rebates for upgrades that may benefit both the resident and the property.
- Lower the cost barrier for eligible upgrades your properties may already need
- Support improvements to heating, cooling, insulation, and appliances
- Improve unit condition and performance over time
- Give residents a clear place to begin if they may qualify
What You Do vs. What Residents Do
What You Do
Share the program with residents, review approval requirements if needed, and allow approved work to move forward when appropriate.
What Residents Do
Check eligibility, apply through Energy Saver NC, and continue through the program process if approved.
What Upgrades May Be Available
Depending on the home, household eligibility, and program pathway, residents may be able to access support for upgrades that improve comfort, reduce wasted energy, and help the unit operate more efficiently.
- Heating and cooling system upgrades
- Insulation and air sealing improvements
- Energy-efficient electric appliances
- Electrical upgrades needed to support eligible equipment
Depending on the home, household eligibility, and program pathway, residents may be able to access support for upgrades that improve comfort, reduce wasted energy, and help the unit operate more efficiently.
Who May Qualify
Your residents may qualify if their household meets Energy Saver NC income guidelines. Households below 150% of Area Median Income may qualify, and households below 80% of Area Median Income may qualify for higher levels of support. Renters may qualify, but landlord approval is required before work can be completed in a rental unit.
Eligibility depends on household income, household size, housing type, program guidelines, and available qualified contractors. Review income eligibility guidelines
How the Process Works
- You share the opportunity with residents who may qualify.
- Residents review program details and check eligibility.
- Eligible residents begin the Energy Saver NC application process.
- If the unit is approved for work, you may be asked to provide landlord approval.
- Approved upgrades move forward through the program with qualified contractors.
Next Steps
Share this program with residents and encourage them to check eligibility. If a project in one of your units is approved, review any landlord approval steps needed to move the work forward.
