North Carolina Utility Steps Up With Savings
Duke Energy in North Carolina offers a discounted electric rate to homes that meet Energy Star requirements. The homes must be inspected by a third-party inspector, but the 5% savings makes it an affordable option.
The savings, when coupled with the reduced energy cost to maintain a home that meets or exceeds the requirements, are significant.
There are lots of incentives for building an energy efficient home. We’ll outline some of them in coming weeks. Stay tuned.