Doubled propane rebates available for hurricane-affected residents in NC, GA

November 25, 2024 By    

In response to the urgent need for support following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, the Southeast Propane Alliance (SEPA), the North Carolina Propane and Education Foundation (NCPERF) and Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane (GACCP) launched an initiative to aid residents in North Carolina and Georgia.

Residents impacted by the storm in North Carolina and Georgia will be eligible for doubled propane rebates to aid their recovery efforts. These rebates became effective Oct. 10 and Oct. 21, respectively, and are available until Dec. 31 or while funds last.

“Hurricane Helene has left many families and communities struggling to rebuild and recover,” SEPA says in a news release. “We recognize residents’ hardships during this challenging time and are committed to offering support through these enhanced rebate opportunities. We aim to make the transition back to normalcy a little easier by doubling the financial assistance available for new propane appliances.”

Rebate details for North Carolina residents

Eligible residents from the following counties can apply for increased propane appliance rebates: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey.

Residents can receive the following rebates for new propane appliances:

  • Propane furnace or gas pack: $800
  • Propane-fueled tankless water heater: $600
  • Propane-fueled storage-type water heater: $600
  • Propane-fueled vented room heater or wall furnace: $300
  • Dual-fuel heat pump with propane as one fuel (includes hydronic): $800
  • Propane-fueled cooktop/range: $100
  • Propane-fueled clothes dryer: $100

Rebate details for Georgia residents

Georgia residents affected by Hurricane Helene from the following counties may also apply for increased rebates: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren, Washington, Wayne and Wheeler.

Eligible residents can receive the following rebates for new propane appliances:

  • Propane furnace or gas pack: $600
  • Propane-fueled tankless water heater: $400
  • Propane-fueled storage-type water heater: $400
  • Dual-fuel heat pump with propane as one fuel (includes hydronic): $500

Application process

Residents in both states are encouraged to act swiftly and contact local propane retailers to initiate the application process. The rebates will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications (form) supporting claims or sales must be received by Dec. 31.
 
“Together, we can work to restore stability for those affected by Hurricane Helene,” SEPA adds. “We understand the road to recovery may be long, but with our doubled rebate initiative, we aim to provide crucial support to help families regain comfort in their homes.”
 
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Brian Richesson is the editor in chief of LP Gas Magazine. Contact him at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

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