North Carolina - Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program
Administered by: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Quick Summary
North Carolina's HEAR program offers rebates up to $8,000 for heat pumps, $1,750 for heat pump water heaters, $840 for heat pump dryers or electric ranges, and $1,600 for insulation and air sealing—with full rebates available to households under 80% of Area Median Income and partial rebates up to 150% AMI. You can start by confirming your income eligibility, then use the registered contractor finder to get quotes for qualifying equipment and appliances. The program launched in January 2025 and covers both homeowners and renters (with landlord approval) in all 100 North Carolina counties.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 22748
- Effective Date
- 1/16/2025
- Last Updated
- 5/26/2026
Eligibility
Incentive Amount
$104.3 million
Program Summary
Note: The Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program.
The IRA established the main parameters for this program, but allowed the states to customize the program to meet their state-specific needs.
The program is designed to award rebates for purchase of qualifying home electrification equipment and appliances. Residents earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) can receive the full rebate amount, and residents earning between 80% and 150% AMI can receive a partial rebate. See summary below and program website for complete details. North Carolina launched its HEAR program in January 2025. Owners and renters of single- or multi-family homes, may qualify. As a first step, interested residents of North Carolina need to confirm their income eligibility for the program. Qualified participants can use the registered contractor finder, filter for the products they want to install, and get quotes. Rebates are available for the following equipment types:Up to $8,000 for an ENERGY STAR® certified electric heat pump. Up to $4,000 for an electrical panel. Up to $2,500 for electrical wiring. Up to $1,750 for an ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump water heater. Up to $1,600 for ENERGY STAR certified insulation, mechanical ventilation products and air sealing. Up to $840 for an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump dryer or combo washer/dryer. Up to $840 for an ENERGY STAR certified electric range or cooktop. See program website for complete details.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.