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North Carolina rebate guideUpdated 2026

Home energy rebates in North Carolina

Explore 3 published measures from 1 North Carolina utility, plus current state-program status and official links.

State program: Open now Federal credits: Ended Dec 2025

Published utility programs in North Carolina

Current offers in our source set, with direct links to the utility running each program.

Duke Energy (Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress)Duke Energy electric service territory in North CarolinaSmart $aver Home Improvement Rebate Program
Heat pump (hybrid) water heater$500
Attic insulation and air sealing$700
Duct sealing$350

The North Carolina state rebate program

Funding and launch status for the state-administered HOMES and HEAR programs.

$209,014,397
Federal funding allocated to North Carolina across both programs
$104,307,840HEAR · electrification
$104,706,557HOMES · whole-home efficiency

Source: US DOE, IRA Home Energy Rebates State Allocations (updated May 23, 2024)

StatusOpen now
Latest program update

Add the effect of DOE Program Notice 26-1 on fuel-switching/gas-appliance-replacement eligibility in North Carolina, or remove the citation if it has no effect there.

Administered by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), State Energy Office.

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North Carolina rebate questions

Can I still get a federal tax credit in North Carolina?

No. 25C and 25D were both repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Anything installed in North Carolina in 2026 earns no federal residential energy credit. Work finished on or before that date can still be claimed.

Are the North Carolina state rebates open yet?

Add the effect of DOE Program Notice 26-1 on fuel-switching/gas-appliance-replacement eligibility in North Carolina, or remove the citation if it has no effect there.

What utility programs are listed for North Carolina?

This guide includes 3 published measures from 1 North Carolina utility, with a direct link to each official program.

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