North Carolina insulation & spray foam rebates (2026)
Last checked October 16, 2026.
Federal tax credit (25C): ended
Insulation installed in North Carolina after December 31, 2025 does not qualify for the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. IRS.
North Carolina Home Energy Rebate program
Open (some programs) Energy Saver North Carolina
Electrification/appliance rebates (HEAR): "DEQ launched the Energy Saver NC on January 16, 2025."
Whole-home efficiency rebates (HOMES/HER): "DEQ launched the Energy Saver NC on January 16, 2025."
Max rebate (per official page): Homeowners Managing Efficiency Savings (HOMES): Offers eligible households up to $16,000 for home efficiency upgrades, such as air sealing or energy-efficient HVAC units.
Official source: NC DEQ. Status text compiled via referencesource.org, last checked by them August 25, 2026.
Utility rebates in our North Carolina service areas
Duke Energy Carolinas Smart $aver
Duke's Smart $aver program lists insulation and air-sealing rebates through participating contractors. We could not confirm the current Carolinas amounts on Duke's own pages, so ask the installer to show you the current offer.
Read on the program's own page October 16, 2026. Programs change; confirm before you sign.