Tri-County EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative. It serves parts of Sampson County in the Fayetteville area. We track 1 rebate program for its customers. Each one shows the amount, the catches and where to apply.
$50 for enrolling an eligible Wi-Fi thermostat (Google Nest, ecobee or Honeywell Home), plus $50 on each anniversary, in a home heated and cooled with electricity.
State rebates Tri-County EMC customers can also use
Energy Saver NC is run by the State of North Carolina, so it does not matter who sends your power bill.
Statewide · Homes
Energy Saver NC: HEAR appliance and electrical rebates
Up to $14,000 per household. Heat pump up to $8,000, panel up to $4,000, wiring up to $2,500, heat pump water heater up to $1,750, insulation and air sealing up to $1,600, electric stove up to $840, heat pump dryer up to $840.
The program has not published its detailed rules since the Sept. 1, 2026 change. Confirm your exact project with the program before you buy.
Has an income limit: household income at or under 150% of the area median.
First come, first served while the money lasts.
HEAR pays for a panel or wiring only when it is needed to install a heat pump, heat pump water heater, electric stove or heat pump dryer on the same application.
Since Sept. 1, 2026, HEAR pays only to replace electric equipment with more efficient electric equipment. It no longer pays to switch from gas, propane or oil.
A contractor registered with Energy Saver NC must do the work. Doing it yourself does not qualify.
Single-family homes, including mobile homes and townhouses. Renters need the owner's sign-off. Apartment buildings are on a waitlist.
Heat pump (heating and cooling): Insulation and air sealing may be required along with the heat pump.
Panel upgrade / service change: The panel must be needed for the new equipment, in an existing home, and installed by a licensed electrician.
How to claim itApply online or by phone first. Once you are approved, choose a registered contractor. The rebate comes off the contractor's invoice, so you do not wait for a check.
Up to$14,000100% of the cost under the lower income line, 50% above it
Statewide · Homes
Energy Saver NC: HOMES whole-home rebates
For a whole-home project that an energy model shows will cut your home's energy use by at least 20%. Under the lower income line: up to 100% of the cost, to $16,000. Between the two lines: 50% of the cost, to $2,000 for 20 to 34% savings or $4,000 for 35% or more.
Whole project, up to$16,000For the whole project. Depends on income.
Quick answers
Does Tri-County EMC offer rebates?
Yes. As of Nov 13, 2026, we track 1 rebate program from Tri-County EMC. They cover these upgrades: smart thermostat.
What is the largest Tri-County EMC rebate?
The largest amount listed is up to $50 (Tri-County EMC Connect My Thermostat). Each program has its own conditions, shown on its card on this page.
Can Tri-County EMC customers also use the North Carolina state rebates?
Yes. Energy Saver NC is run by the State of North Carolina, so it applies whoever sends your power bill. Energy Saver NC says its rebates can be combined with a power company incentive for the same product, as long as the two together are not more than the price.
Can these be combined?
Energy Saver NC says its rebates can be combined with a power company incentive for the same product, as long as the two together are not more than the price.
HEAR and HOMES cannot both pay for the same upgrade. Pick the one that pays you more.
A rebate from one power company never applies at an address served by another.
Is Tri-County EMC your power company?
The name at the top of your electric bill is the one that counts. Two houses on the same road can have different power companies. Phone: 800-548-4869. Website: tcemc.com.