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North Carolina · Heat pump rebates 2026

North Carolina heat pump rebates.
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North Carolina homeowners can combine federal, state, and utility rebates — and in many cases pay less than half of sticker install cost. Here's the current rebate stack for ZIP 10001.

Current programs8Live data for North Carolina via Rewiring America
Heat pump max$8,000HEEHRA income-qualified, stackable with state programs

What heat pump rebates are available in North Carolina in 2026?

North Carolina has not launched HEEHRA publicly yet. Typical rebate stack: utility and state-level rebates only (no HEEHRA today) on a whole-home heat pump install, depending on income tier and equipment choice. Utility programs and remaining federal items (solar, geothermal) layer on top where eligible.

Current North Carolina rebate stack

Live data for ZIP 10001, household size 3, $80k income — enter your own details in the finder below for your exact stack.

  • EmPower+No-cost energy audit and efficiency upgrades, up to $10,000, including weatherization, heat pumps, and electrical upgrades for qualified homes.
  • Appliance Upgrade ProgramUp to $840 upfront rebate for an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump clothes dryer through participating retailers. For income-qualified residents only.
  • Appliance Upgrade ProgramUp to $840 upfront rebate for an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump clothes dryer through participating retailers. For income-qualified residents only.
  • Appliance Upgrade Program100% of cost of an electric panel upgrade, up to $4,000 for income-eligible residents. Must use a participating contractor.
  • Appliance Upgrade Program100% of cost of electrical wiring, up to $2,500 for income-eligible residents. Must use a participating contractor.

Your personal North Carolina rebate stack

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Utilities serving North Carolina

Each utility runs its own rebate rules on top of HEEHRA and state programs. Open one to see program caps, eligibility, and stacking notes.

  • Duke Energy CarolinasDuke Energy Carolinas offers Smart $aver residential heat pump rebates of roughly $300 to $500 per ton depending on equipment tier, plus a $300 to $500 bonus for whole-home fossil-fuel conversions. North Carolina residents can stack future HEEHRA (pending portal launch) on top. South Carolina residents currently layer utility rebate with federal programs only — HEEHRA-SC launch is unconfirmed.

North Carolina heat pump rebates — frequently asked

North Carolina has accepted federal funding but has not published a consumer timeline or opened an application portal. See the live state-by-state HEEHRA rollout tracker for program launch dates and income caps.
No — the 25C federal heat pump tax credit was repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025 and expired December 31, 2025. North Carolina homeowners should focus on state-administered HEEHRA rebates, utility incentives, and remaining 25C items (solar PV, geothermal, battery storage).
Expected rebate stack in North Carolina: utility and state-level rebates only (no HEEHRA today). Savings depend on household income, equipment tier, and whether your ZIP has utility programs that layer on top of state rebates. Use the rebate finder on this page to see the exact programs for your ZIP.
HEEHRA uses Area Median Income (AMI) tiers from HUD, which vary by county and household size. Under 80% AMI qualifies for the full rebate (up to $8,000 heat pump + $14,000 whole-package). Between 80–150% AMI qualifies for 50% of the rebate. Above 150% AMI is not HEEHRA-eligible but can still stack utility programs.
Yes — HEEHRA is designed to stack with state and utility programs. The application order matters: federal tax credits (where applicable), then state energy office rebates, then utility incentives, then manufacturer/dealer rebates. Stacking correctly is how homeowners reach net-cost savings of 50–90% off the pre-rebate install price.
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