Maximize Your Home’s Efficiency & Savings

At Efficiency 1st, we specialize in energy-efficient upgrades that not only enhance your home’s comfort but also help you save money through rebates, tax credits, and lower energy bills.

Before exploring the best upgrades for your home, let’s look at how you can save.

North Carolina offers a variety of rebates, incentives, and tax credits to help homeowners reduce the cost of energy-efficient improvements.

How You Can Save on Home Efficiency Upgrades

Available Rebates & Incentives

✅ Home Energy Rebates – Qualify for up to $14,000 in rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades. (Learn More)

✅ Duke Energy Smart $aver® Program – Earn rebates of $300-$500 on HVAC upgrades, insulation, and air sealing. (Learn More)

✅ Federal Tax Credits – Receive 30% of the cost back on ENERGY STAR®-certified appliances and home improvements.

✅ Utility Rebates – Various power companies in NC provide instant rebates for upgrading insulation, installing heat pumps, and more.

✅ Local & County Programs – Additional incentives may be available based on your location.

  • Water Heaters

    Heating water accounts for almost 20% of an average home’s energy use—second only to heating and cooling. Switching to a more efficient water heater could save you hundreds of dollars every year. Plus, a heat pump water heater often has lower operating costs, making it a smart, budget-friendly choice.

  • Air Sealing & Insulation

    Sealing air leaks eliminates holes and cracks which allow heat to travel by convection. Installing insulation, meanwhile, reduces heat’s ability to travel via conduction. The effectiveness of insulation is measured in R-value; the higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation is at reducing heat flow.

  • Duct Sealing

    Your air ducts are one of the most important systems in your home—carrying heat and cool air to rooms. But in a typical house, about 20%-30% of the air that moves through the duct system is lost due to leaks, holes, and poorly connected ducts. Save energy usage by ensuring your ducts are properly sealed.

  • Heating and Cooling

    We follow the strict ACCA guidelines for everything from load calculations (Manual J) to proper duct design (Manual D), so you know your system is installed right. Once we’re done, we test every component to confirm it’s running at its best—so you can relax in total comfort.

Get a FREE Energy Assessment!

🏡 It all starts with a professional home energy assessment. Unlike standard contractors, we analyze your entire home as a system, identifying key areas where efficiency can be improved.

✅ Find out where your home is losing energy
✅ Discover rebate & tax credit opportunities
✅ See if you qualify for FREE energy upgrades

💡 Let our team guide you through the process—helping you upgrade your home, reduce your energy bills, and increase comfort!

📍 Book your FREE assessment today!