Energy Rebates & Incentives in North Carolina

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Where to find current rebates and credits

We are rebuilding our program list from official sources. To find current rebates and credits for North Carolina, use DSIRE, the ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder, and your utility's rebate page. Applying through an official program is always free.

Federal note: the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) does not apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2025, and the Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) does not apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. Federal clean vehicle credits ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. IRS details.

Programs in North Carolina

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Emissions Inspection Exemption - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for North Carolina. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Energy Saver NC - HEAR (electrification and appliance rebates) - NC Department of Environmental Quality, State Energy Office. Status: Open. Up to $14,000 for high-efficiency electric appliances (NC DEQ page). Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Energy Saver NC - HOMES (home efficiency rebates) - NC Department of Environmental Quality, State Energy Office. Status: Open. Up to $16,000 for home efficiency upgrades (NC DEQ page). Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services runs Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in North Carolina. Check the agency for current application periods. Official agency page. Source: federal LIHEAP contacts list, checked 2026-10-04. Last checked 2026-10-04.
State weatherization agency listed by the U.S. Department of Energy runs Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in North Carolina. Check the agency for current application periods. Official agency page. Source: federal Weatherization Assistance Program map, checked 2026-10-04. Last checked 2026-10-04.

Federal credits that have ended

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for expenditures made after December 31, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Previously-Owned Clean Vehicles Credit (25E) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for any vehicle acquired after September 30, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (30C) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
New Clean Vehicle Credit (30D) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for any vehicle acquired after September 30, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.