Could the HEAR program help with your home's eligible upgrades?

ClearVolt helps North Carolina homeowners understand and coordinate income-qualified home-energy upgrades under the HEAR program.

Plain English

HEAR explained in plain English

HEAR is an income-qualified home-electrification and appliance rebate program. Available measures and supporting electrical work depend on current program rules, household eligibility, and project approval. ClearVolt helps you understand what may apply to your situation—without making guarantees.

What's covered

Upgrades the HEAR program may cover

A closer look at the measures HEAR may support, the supporting work that may be required, and how ClearVolt coordinates the details. Eligibility and approval depend on current program rules and your household and project circumstances.

Modern heat pump unit installed outside a home

Heat pumps

Energy-efficient heating and cooling that may qualify under current HEAR rules.

Hand cooking on an induction cooktop with a stainless steel pan

Induction cooktops

A qualifying electric cooking option for eligible households.

Electrician's hand working on a residential breaker panel

Electrical panel upgrades

Some homes need a panel upgrade to support new electric appliances safely.

Electric water heater being installed in a utility room

Heat pump water heaters

Efficient electric water heating that may be eligible under current rules.

Electrician pulling new wiring through conduit

Supporting wiring

New circuits, branch wiring, and load calculations happen behind the scenes.

Electrician inspecting a newly installed electrical box

Permits and inspections

We coordinate the required permits and schedule inspections for you.

Clear answers about the HEAR program

One 10-minute call to check your eligibility

We'll review your household details and explain next steps. Call (980) 949-0601 or email contact@clearvoltus.com to get started.

Program rules

A clear disclaimer before you start

Program rules and rebate amounts can change based on your income level and local utility. We confirm your options during the free screening and handle the paperwork from there.