Raleigh-Cary Metro Guide · Last verified Apr 12, 2026
6 local programs from county, city, utility, and regional sources for Raleigh-Cary area homeowners. 6 currently open and accepting applications.
These are county, city, utility, and regional programs specific to the Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area. They're in addition to North Carolina's statewide programs and federal credits that all homeowners can access.
| Program | Administrator | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Homestead Exclusion (Wake County) | Wake County Tax Administration | Up to $3,000 | Open | Official |
| Energy Saver NC (Raleigh HOMES + HEAR) | NC Dept of Environmental Quality | Up to $16,000 | Open | Official |
| NC Energy Saver HEAR Rebate | NC Department of Environmental Quality | Up to $14,000 | Open | Official |
| NC Energy Saver HOMES Rebate | NC Department of Environmental Quality | Up to $16,000 | Open | Official |
| Duke Energy Home Energy Improvement | Duke Energy | Up to $1,000 | Open | Official |
| Duke Energy Progress Smart $aver Rebates | Duke Energy Progress | Up to $800 | Open | Official |
Wake County Tax Administration
Excludes first $25,000 or 50% of home value for homeowners 65+ or disabled; income limit $38,800
Age 65+ or 100% disabled; gross income under $38,800; own and occupy
File Jan 1-31 each year with county assessor
Duke Energy
Rebates for HVAC replacement ($300-$1,000), attic insulation ($800), duct test & repair ($450), heat pump water heater ($500-$800). Requires free Home Energy Check first.
Must be a Duke Energy Carolinas or Duke Energy Progress residential customer. Must complete a free Home Energy Check before qualifying.
Duke Energy Progress
Up to $800 for heat pump water heater; $500 for HVAC/heat pump/insulation upgrades; $900 pool pump
Duke Energy Progress residential customer in NC
NC Dept of Environmental Quality
Up to $16,000 HOMES for whole-home efficiency or $14,000 HEAR for heat pumps, appliances; income-based
NC resident; single-family home; income-based (higher rebates for lower income); free energy assessment included
Over $200M available; runs until 2031 or funds exhausted
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Up to $14,000 for replacing appliances with efficient versions including water heaters, stoves, dryers, and electrical panel upgrades
NC resident owner or renter; full rebate at <80% AMI, lower amounts up to 150% AMI
Funded by $208M Inflation Reduction Act allocation
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Up to $16,000 for whole-home energy efficiency upgrades including HVAC; saves ~$1,000/year on utility bills
NC resident owner or renter; full rebate at <80% AMI, lower amounts up to 150% AMI; program runs until 2031 or funds depleted
Funded by $208M Inflation Reduction Act allocation
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