Lowering the Energy Burden for Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Haywood Counties

Reducing Energy Costs for Low-Income Households in Western NC.

Serving income-qualified Duke Energy clients with FREE energy-efficiency upgrades — weatherization, HVAC heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation — and home repairs with the help of our dedicated volunteers, and funding from Duke Energy, grants, and private donations.

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How we serve our Community.

Energy Savers Network is based on the simple idea that we can help transition to a cleaner energy future by helping our most vulnerable and energy burdened neighbors. We help lower home energy costs through FREE energy assessments, education, and weatherization services including measures like air sealing, insulation, HVAC and water heater upgrades, and more. For most clients we are then able to follow up with more extensive health and safety home repairs through Duke Energy’s Helping Home Fund. Our volunteers also benefit by making a positive contribution to their community and planet and by learning techniques to save energy in their own lives.

Did you know that Residential Energy Consumption is the fourth largest use of energy in the U.S. with a third of it wasted?

We can help — by installing the following FREE energy-efficiency upgrades to save you money on your energy bills:

Blower Door Energy Assessment

Seal Air Leaks & Air Ducts

Insulate Water Heater & Pipes

Install LED Light Bulbs

Install Low-Flow Water Fixtures

Install Door Weather Stripping

Install Floor or Attic Insulation

Install Smoke & CO Alarms

Heat Pump
HVAC Upgrade

Heat Pump
Water Heater
Upgrade

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Served over 1500 homes.
Never charged a penny.

The impact of working with Energy Savers Network.

2025
Annual Savings
per Home

Total Homes
Weatherized

$.3M

Total 15 Year
Energy Bill
Savings

.2K MT

Total 15 Year
CO2 Savings

The Many Voices of our Clients

“I am so thankful for Energy Savers Network. They weatherized my house, did much needed structural repairs including duct work and window repair, also installed a new HVAC system. I am a cancer Survivor still going through chemo treatments and can only work part-time. This help was huge in my life. My light bill went down $200 a month. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I am eternally grateful.”
— Tonya Lawrence & Brandon Cremisio
21% Air Leakage Reduction, $10K HVAC Heat Pump Replacement, $5K Insulation Installed, Window & Door Replacement

“Energy Savers Network has been such a blessing to our family! They made upgrades to our home that we would not have been able to do on our own…and provided us with a brand new [heat pump] water heater. As a household with four children, we are always mindful of our budget. This time last year, our electric bill was over $100 higher than it is now. That savings has been impactful for our family. Their commitment to weatherization and energy efficiency doesn’t just lower bills, it creates stability and peace of mind.”
— Cynthia Sound & Family
$3000 Heat Pump Water Heater Replacement, $2300 Insulation Installed, Home Repairs

“In 2024, Hurricane Helene flood waters devastated my neighborhood and destroyed my HVAC/heating unit ductwork along with my floor insulation. The Energy Savers Network folks were able to fix the crumbled duct work and recommended a service to replace my insulation. They are wonderful to work with and I no longer feel a breeze as I walk by windows and doors.”
— Susan Robinson
42% Air Leakage reduction, fixed return duct damage from storm

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Utility funding is not enough. Donations make our program possible.

Every dollar donated to Energy Savers Network leverages our funding from Duke Energy Progress. As a Duke Energy Qualified Weatherization Provider we get paid for every low-income family that we help through a formula that includes an hourly rate for our staff and volunteer time. However, there are MANY costs not paid by Duke that we must pay for through other means. This is where donors like you come in. Your donation helps locally to lower the energy cost of our low-income neighbors while bringing in funds to our community and speeding the transition to clean energy. It’s a win-win with great bang for the buck.

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…and/or you can volunteer your time

It’s a handy job.

It’s fun and social.

It’s rewarding and feels great.

Sign up to volunteer for a weatherization workday where you will change out light bulbs with LEDs, insulate water heaters and their pipes, apply caulk and foam to seal air leaks, install water aerators, install door weatherstripping and learn how a blower door works! It’s usually only 4 hours from 11am-3pm and you can pick your day on our calendar based on your schedule and location. Other volunteer opportunities are available as well.