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Save Now with the Inflation Reduction Act

We put together a guide to help you save energy and money right now! Learn more about energy-saving actions and financial incentives available to you through the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Energy Saving Solutions For Your Home

Several organizations have partnered with the Blue Horizons Project and have programs designed to help your home become more energy efficient and contribute to efforts to control our area’s energy demand.

Let's Go Electric

Electrify Asheville-Buncombe, is a program helping area residents take climate action at home by replacing fossil fuel-based appliances with efficient, low-carbon, electric technology.

We invite you to be part of this exciting initiative, helping advance clean energy in North Carolina and beyond.

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Lower peak demand and get paid

Duke Energy's EnergyWise program will pay you up to $175 a year to help lower the demand for energy in Buncombe County. This is the #1 thing you can do to help reduce our peak demand (and get a little extra cash).

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Inflation Reduction Act Rebates

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides states with funding for the Home Energy Rebates Programs.

These rebates — which include the Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates — will put money directly back in the hands of American households. The rebates can help you save money on select home improvement projects that can lower your energy bills.

This DEQ page gives updates about when and how they'll be available.

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Find energy savings for low-income households

Paying for home improvements that will lower your energy use – and monthly bill – can be costly. In Buncombe County, several organizations offer help to people in need for lowering their energy use. See if you qualify.

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Support solar energy

A solar energy system can save you big money on your energy bill while it lowers overall demand in our area, and substantial installation rebates and other incentives are available. Even if you can’t install a system at your home or business, there are still ways to show your support for renewable energy.

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Tips and strategies to save

If everyone takes a few small energy-saving steps, it could make a big difference in overall energy demand – and might just lower your energy bill.

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Free in-home energy assessment

Discover how energy efficient – or not – your home is. Eligible homeowners get a free in-home energy assessment, free LEDs, a free showerhead and more.

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Free virtual home energy advice chat

Our team at Blue Horizons Project provides free, unbiased technical advice and expertise about all your home energy questions, including but not limited to solar energy, weatherization, HVAC replacement, and hot water heaters.

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In-Depth Energy Audits and Services

These local companies can help you save energy and money by performing an in-depth home energy audit and recommending and performing energy efficiency services. Click on their logos to go to their websites.

Help your neighbors

Your donation of time or money can help low-income community members make their homes more energy efficient. Discover how you can put your resources to work.

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