NC Rebate Finder Fayetteville + the Sandhills

ENERGY STAR window rebates in Fayetteville and the Sandhills

4 programs we track pay toward ENERGY STAR windows in the Fayetteville area: 1 statewide and 3 from local power companies. The largest listed amount is up to $200, from Lumbee River EMC window rebate. A power company rebate only goes to that company's own customers, so your address decides which of these you can use.

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Last checked against each program's own page on Nov 13, 2026.

ENERGY STAR window rebates at a glance

The programs

Lumbee River EMC · Homes

Lumbee River EMC window rebate

$200 for energy-efficient replacement windows.

You apply, they pay youENERGY STAR windows
  • First come, first served while the money lasts.
  • Residential members only.
How to claim itHave the work done, then send Lumbee River the online form with your invoice within 90 days.
Go to the program ↗910-843-4131Checked Nov 13, 2026 · sourceReport a wrong figure
Up to$200
South River EMC · Homes

South River EMC ENERGY STAR window rebate

$2 per square foot of ENERGY STAR replacement windows, up to $200.

Credit on your power billENERGY STAR windows
  • First come, first served while the money lasts.
How to claim itHave it installed, then apply to South River within 90 days. The rebate comes as a credit on your bill in about 4 to 6 weeks.
Go to the program ↗910-892-8071Checked Nov 13, 2026Report a wrong figure
Up to$200$2 per square foot
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.

  • Has an income limit: household income at or under 150% of the area median.
  • First come, first served while the money lasts.
  • Starts with a free home energy assessment. The whole project has to model at 20% savings or better.
  • The program asks for 12 months of utility bills. Not having them does not rule you out.
  • 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.
How to claim itApply online or by phone, get the free assessment, then choose a registered contractor. The rebate comes off the contractor's invoice.
Go to the program ↗866-998-8555Checked Nov 13, 2026 · sourceReport a wrong figure
Whole project, up to$16,000For the whole project. Depends on income.
Duke Energy Progress · Homes

Duke Energy Smart $aver home rebates

Heating and cooling rebates set by efficiency. A central air conditioner pays $200 to $400 when the old one has failed, or $300 to $500 when you replace a working one early. An air-source heat pump pays $350 to $700 on failure, or $700 to $900 early. A mini split rated 18 SEER2 or better pays $700 or $900. Switching from an electric furnace, baseboard or radiant heat to a heat pump pays $1,500. Other heat pump conversions, such as dual fuel, cold-climate or geothermal, pay $500 to $2,500. A smart thermostat bought with the new system adds $125. Duke also lists rebates for heat pump water heaters, attic insulation and air sealing, ductwork, pool pumps and windows.

  • Heating and cooling amounts are from Duke's rebate table as it read on Nov. 12, 2026. The water heater, insulation and pool pump figures are from Duke's January 2025 announcement, and we have no figure for ductwork or windows. Ask a participating contractor for those before you buy.
  • A Duke participating contractor must do the work, and the contractor files the rebate.
  • Duke requires its duct sealing with the air conditioner and heat pump replacements.
  • Equipment must be AHRI certified. This table is for projects finished after Aug. 1, 2025.
How to claim itPick a contractor from Duke's Find It Duke list. The contractor does the work and files the rebate. Duke pays on a prepaid card, plastic or digital.
Go to the program ↗800-452-2777Checked Nov 13, 2026Report a wrong figure
VariesBy equipment and efficiency

Quick answers

Is there a rebate for ENERGY STAR windows in Fayetteville, NC?

Yes. As of Nov 13, 2026, 4 programs we track pay toward ENERGY STAR windows in the Fayetteville area: Lumbee River EMC window rebate, South River EMC ENERGY STAR window rebate, Energy Saver NC: HOMES whole-home rebates and Duke Energy Smart $aver home rebates. A power company rebate only goes to that company's own customers. The statewide programs apply at any North Carolina address.

How much is the rebate for ENERGY STAR windows?

It depends on who pays. Lumbee River EMC window rebate: up to $200. South River EMC ENERGY STAR window rebate: up to $200. Energy Saver NC: HOMES whole-home rebates: whole project, up to $16,000, depending on income. Duke Energy Smart $aver home rebates: varies, set by the program. These are listed maximums. The program decides what you get.

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.

A rebate from one power company never applies at an address served by another.

Who does the work?

Insulation or window contractor. Insulation, air sealing and windows.

Are federal energy tax credits still available?

4 federal energy incentives we track have ended: Federal home efficiency tax credit (25C) (Dec 31, 2025), Federal residential clean energy credit (25D) (Dec 31, 2025), Federal EV charger tax credit (30C) (Jun 30, 2026) and Federal commercial buildings deduction (179D) (Jun 30, 2026). See the list of ended programs before you count on one.

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