Charlotte

Incentive programs

Every program we found that can pay toward a ductless heat pump here, for owners and renters at any income, including Duke Energy Carolinas customer programs. Read the description and confirm with the program before you buy.

Most state HEAR rebates require an approved contractor; many utility rebates only need proof of purchase and the model’s efficiency rating. Confirm with the program before you order.

• State

  Energy Saver North Carolina

  North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

  The amount depends on your household, one of:

  100% up to $8,000

  Rebate after purchase

  • Income-limited: under 80% of area median

  Up to 100% project cost, up to $8,000 for an ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump, for income-qualified residents.

  50% up to $8,000 · about $1,500 on a $3,000 mini split

  Rebate after purchase

  • Income-limited: under 150% of area median

  Up to 50% of project cost, up to $8,000 for an ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump. For moderate-income residents.

  Program details ↗
• Electric utility

  Duke Energy Carolinas Smart Saver Heating and Cooling Rebates

  Duke Energy Carolinas

  The amount depends on your household, one of:

  $2,500

  Rebate after purchase

  Up to $2,500 for an air-source heat pump conversion to dual fuel.

  $2,400

  Rebate after purchase

  Up to $2,400 for an air-source heat pump conversion to a cold climate heat pump (COP 2 or above).

  $1,500

  Rebate after purchase

  $1,500 for an electric furnace/radiant heating conversion to air-source heat pump.

  $900

  Rebate after purchase

  Up to $900 for the early replacement of existing equipment with an air-source heat pump, amount dependent on efficiency rating.

  $900

  Rebate after purchase

  $900 rebate for the early replacement of existing unit with a mini-split heat pump ducted or multi-head for whole-home conditioning.

  $700

  Rebate after purchase

  Up to $700 rebate for replacing an air-source heat pump upon failure of previous unit, depending on efficiency rating.

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Incentive data from Rewiring America. The headline estimates programs returned for one sampled household and utility combination, based on a $3,000, 1.5-ton mini split. Percentage and per-ton programs scale with what you buy. Before buying, confirm your eligibility, equipment and installation requirements, and whether the programs can be combined. Not tax advice.