HVAC rebates in North Carolina, 2026
1 active program for heat pumps, AC and furnaces in North Carolina, what they pay and who qualifies — now that the federal 25C credit is gone.
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Home energy rebates
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Federal 25C credit
for 2026 installs
What changed in 2026
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. What remains are state-run federal rebates where a state has launched them, utility rebates and manufacturer promotions. In June 2026 the Department of Energy renamed the federal programs (HEAR is now the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate, HEEHR) and stopped paying for switching from gas, oil or propane to a heat pump: HEEHR heat pump rebates now cover replacing electric equipment, or new construction. Savings-based HOMES rebates can still help a home that heats with gas.
Active programs in North Carolina
| Program | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy Saver North Carolina (HEAR), NC DEQ | Up to $8,000 |
- Energy Saver North Carolina (HEAR), NC DEQ: heat_pump, hpwh, weatherization · income-qualified · checked 2026-09-30
Federal rebates run by the state
North Carolina has launched its federally funded home energy rebates. Under the June 2026 rules, electric-home rebates (HEEHR) pay up to $8,000 toward a heat pump that replaces electric heating, covering up to 100% of cost below 80% of area median income and up to 50% between 80% and 150%. Switching from gas, oil or propane no longer qualifies; check the state program for what it funds now.
States are reworking their programs to the June 2026 federal rules, so a program listed here may have paused or changed what it pays for. Confirm with the state before you count on a rebate.
Income limits by county
The income-based rebates use area median income. These are HUD's 80% limits for a family of four; 150% is almost twice as high.
| County | 80% limit, family of 4 |
|---|---|
| Franklin County | $105,850 |
| Johnston County | $105,850 |
| Wake County | $105,850 |
| Chatham County | $101,700 |
| Durham County | $101,700 |
| Orange County | $101,700 |
| Cabarrus County | $93,900 |
| Gaston County | $93,900 |
| Mecklenburg County | $93,900 |
| Union County | $93,900 |
| Dare County | $88,150 |
| Pender County | $87,650 |
| New Hanover County | $87,350 |
| Currituck County | $86,150 |
| Iredell County | $85,850 |
| Moore County | $85,050 |
| Lincoln County | $84,500 |
| Camden County | $84,400 |
| Carteret County | $82,800 |
| Buncombe County | $81,900 |
| Henderson County | $81,900 |
| Madison County | $81,900 |
| Brunswick County | $79,350 |
| Davie County | $76,250 |
| Forsyth County | $76,250 |
Sources
- Energy Saver North Carolina (HEAR), NC DEQ — https://www.energysavernc.org/
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