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GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) – If you live in Guilford or Forsyth County and get electricity through Duke Energy, you may be able to get new appliances and lower electric bills.
Duke Energy will soon begin a pilot program for the Company’s new initiative, High Energy Usage Assistance. The goal of the program is to provide free energy upgrades to renters and homeowners who are at least 200% of the state poverty line and who use at least 17,800 kilowatt hours per year. The program is only available in three North Carolina counties: Forsyth, Guilford, and Mecklenburg.
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That income limit is $29,160 for a single-family home. For a family of two, the threshold is $39,440. For 3 it’s $49,720. For 4 it’s $60,000. Figures for larger families are available on the US Department of Health and Human Services website.
Duke Energy lists eight possible improvements: HVAC replacement, Energy Star refrigerator replacement, comprehensive air sealing, energy efficient lighting, duct sealing, heat pump water heaters, insulation, and water-saving fixtures.
To receive this free assistance, residents must submit an application on Duke Energy’s website.
If approved, a Duke Energy contractor will work with you to schedule an energy audit at your home. During this audit, the contractor will assess which options are most helpful in reducing your energy consumption and electricity bills.
For more information or to apply, visit Duke Energy’s website.
