Trump rules increase costs for home electrification in North Carolina

New federal regulations are making it more expensive for low-income households to switch from wood and propane heating to electric systems, particularly in rural areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

First covered Jul 9, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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8h Canary Media New Trump rules make it more costly to electrify North Carolina homes — In the rugged mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina, woodstoves and propane heat are common — and money tends to be tight.

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