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Energy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program (EBERP)

Run by Durham County Sustainability Office (EBERP Team)

No-cost home energy upgrades (insulation, air and duct sealing, ventilation, and on a limited basis HVAC and water heater replacements) for owners and renters up to 300% of the federal poverty guideline in Durham, Orange and Granville counties.

Open Checked Oct 25, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Upgrades are provided at no cost to households at or below 300% of the federal poverty guideline when they use EBERP's pre-approved contractors. What's installed depends on the home's assessment. Up to 20% of the funds spent on each home can go to health and safety repairs.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 7 of these.

  • Your home is in Durham County, North Carolina.

  • Household income no more than 300% of the federal poverty guideline for no-cost services, for example $96,450 for a household of 4. Households above the limit can still join by paying for services themselves or with financing.

    People in your homeIncome at or below
    1$46,950
    2$63,450
    3$79,950
    4$96,450
    5$112,950
    6$129,450
    7$145,950
    8$162,450

  • The home must be in Durham, Orange or Granville County. The EBERP team says it currently accepts applications from any household in those three counties.

  • Single-family homes, duplexes and mobile or manufactured homes.

  • Owners and renters can both take part. Renters need the property owner's permission before any work is done.

    What to doAsk your landlord to sign EBERP's property owner agreement.

  • The property owner must be up to date on property taxes or have a payment plan with the county.

    What to doPay overdue property taxes or set up a payment plan with the county tax office.

  • To get services at no cost you must use one of EBERP's pre-approved contractors.

    What to doUse the contractor EBERP assigns. Get a quote from a contractor

Applying

How to apply

You apply online. The program's EBERP team says it is accepting applications now and will run through summer 2027; no closing date is published.

  1. Check that you live in Durham, Granville or Orange County and meet the income limit.

    The EBERP team says it currently accepts applications from any household in Durham, Granville or Orange County.

  2. Fill out the EBERP Participant Application Form online.

    Go to forms.monday.com

  3. Home assessment.

    An EBERP-certified contractor tests the home (blower door, heating system and appliance tests) and inspects insulation, ventilation and moisture. It usually takes about an hour.

  4. Sign the service agreement.

    EBERP sends the assessment results and an agreement listing the upgrades it can do. Work can start 1 to 6 weeks after signing.

  5. Contractor installs the upgrades.

    Usually within 30-60 days of the assessment.

  6. Quality assurance check.
What you'll need

  • Income information (e.g. pay stubs, tax returns)

  • Utility bills or usage data

  • Property owner's signed agreement (renters)

Forms and instructionsEnergy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program (EBERP), Durham County · EBERP FAQs · Other Resources for a More Energy Efficient & Comfortable Home (Durham County Sustainability Office, 2026)

Questions about applying919-608-5982 or EBERP@dconc.gov

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Energy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program (EBERP) pay?

Work done at no cost. Upgrades are provided at no cost to households at or below 300% of the federal poverty guideline when they use EBERP's pre-approved contractors. What's installed depends on the home's assessment. Up to 20% of the funds spent on each home can go to health and safety repairs.

Is there an income limit?

Household income no more than 300% of the federal poverty guideline for no-cost services, for example $96,450 for a household of 4. Households above the limit can still join by paying for services themselves or with financing.

Do renters qualify?

Owners and renters can both take part. Renters need the property owner's permission before any work is done. Ask your landlord to sign EBERP's property owner agreement.

Do I have to use a contractor?

Yes. To get services at no cost you must use one of EBERP's pre-approved contractors.

What’s the deadline?

Deadline: N/A

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.

Can I use my own contractor?

Not for no-cost services. To get EBERP work at no cost you must use one of the program's pre-approved contractors.

Does EBERP fix roofs or replace windows?

No. EBERP doesn't cover roof repairs, window replacement, wall insulation, foundation repairs, major mold, asbestos or lead paint work, or appliances like refrigerators and stoves. Its partner Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas offers financing for roof repair and replacement.

Do I need to be home when contractors come?

Yes. You or another trusted adult over 18 must be in the home during each contractor visit.

Can renters and mobile home owners take part?

Yes. Renters are eligible with the property owner's permission, and mobile or manufactured homes are eligible.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Energy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program (EBERP), Durham Countydconc.gov · Read Oct 25, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. EBERP FAQsdconc.gov · Read Oct 25, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  3. Other Resources for a More Energy Efficient & Comfortable Home (Durham County Sustainability Office, 2026)dconc.gov · Read Oct 25, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.

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