If you’ve ever dealt with a traditional government program — the endless forms, the confusing process, the “hurry up and wait” — you know how easy it is to get frustrated. Frankly, so do we.

At Everblue, we’ve spent years working alongside public agencies, and we’ve seen first-hand how old systems, underfunded departments, and mountains of paperwork can grind well-meaning programs to a halt. That’s exactly why we’re so excited to be part of something different here in North Carolina.

Energy Saver NC isn’t business as usual.

It’s a statewide push to upgrade homes, reduce energy bills, keep our electric grid stable, and create thousands of new jobs in small businesses across the state. It’s thoughtfully designed, aggressively modernized, and laser-focused on delivering results — not just reports.

Why This Matters Right Now

North Carolina’s power grid is under strain. Energy costs are hitting everyone hard, especially families in older, drafty homes that leak cool air in the summer and warmth in the winter. Meanwhile, rural communities — where homes are typically less efficient and contractors have further to travel — are often left behind.

Energy Saver NC is flipping that narrative by:

• Targeting the least efficient homes first, driving the biggest savings and stabilizing the grid for everyone.
• Intentionally reaching rural areas, even though it costs more, because fairness and long-term resilience matter.
• Investing upfront — like any good infrastructure project — so the benefits roll in for decades.

Smashing the Bureaucratic Roadblocks

One of the quiet revolutions behind this program is process modernization. This is where Everblue comes in.

Instead of shuffling paper through half a dozen offices, we’ve built a system that:

• Streamlines applications and tracks them from start to finish
• Automates compliance with 180 federal and state requirements, so nothing falls through the cracks
• Cuts wait times, reduces errors, and frees up contractors to focus on actually improving homes — not chasing approvals

It’s public program delivery done right: faster, fairer, more transparent, and ultimately more accountable to taxpayers.

This Isn’t Just Moving Money Around

It’s easy to get stuck on costs. Yes, there are big investments required to launch a program at this scale. But let’s be clear:

• This is projected to support over 2,300 jobs for North Carolinians, most of them in small local companies.
• The average family participating is expected to cut energy bills by around 30% — money they’ll spend back into the community.
• Even if you never apply for an upgrade, your household still benefits from a less stressed grid and more stable rates.

This is economic development, energy security, and community health all wrapped into one initiative. And it’s setting North Carolina up to weather future storms — literally and figuratively.

A Better Way to Run Public Programs

At Everblue, we’re proud to partner with NC DEQ and the Energy Saver NC team because they’re doing something many agencies are scared to do: rethink how programs are delivered from the ground up.

They’re not clinging to the “this is how we’ve always done it” mindset. They’re willing to modernize, streamline, and enforce high standards — all while treating residents with dignity and small businesses like the essential partners they are.

We believe this is exactly how public programs should work. And we’re honored to be helping build it.

Want to Learn More?

Check out the full story on the Energy Saver NC website, or if you’re a legislator, contractor, or local official with questions — let’s talk. Transparency isn’t just a buzzword here. It’s baked into every decision we make.

Because at the end of the day, we all want the same thing: homes that are comfortable and affordable, businesses that grow, and an energy system that works for everyone.