A new state-run program in North Carolina is attempting to help low-income families save money on utility bills.
Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, the Energy Saver North Carolina program includes two separate rebates that will help pay for families’ energy efficiency upgrades and weatherization.
These rebates are the Homeowners Managing Efficiency Savings, which will cover home efficiency improvements such as air sealing or energy-efficient HVAC units, and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, which concern larger updates for electrical appliances like water heaters and stoves…