by Frankie Asfari | Feb 28, 2026 | Energy Efficiency, HVAC, Rebates & Savings
North Carolina just made it possible for Raleigh homeowners to get a new heat pump for free — or close to it. The state allocated $208 million through its Energy Saver NC program, which expanded to all 100 counties in February 2026 (NC DEQ). Meanwhile, the...
by Frankie Asfari | Dec 31, 2025 | Energy Efficiency, HVAC
If you’re buying a new AC or heat pump in Raleigh right now, you’re getting a different refrigerant than you would have a year ago. As of January 1, 2025, the EPA requires all new residential cooling equipment to use refrigerants with a Global Warming...
by Frankie Asfari | Oct 31, 2025 | Energy Efficiency, Heating, Rebates & Savings
Your heating system is running, your thermostat reads 68°F, and your energy bill just hit $250. Sound familiar? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Southern households spent an average of $1,031 on electricity-based heating and $514 on natural...
