Chapel Hill WISE Program

Green Horizon is pleased to be participating in the Town of Chapel Hill WISE Homes and Buildings Program.

Residents of the Town of Chapel Hill Greensboro may be eligible to receive subsidies of 20-40% off the cost of eligble home improvements (up to $1500), using a prequalified group of contractors in the area.  Click here for more information.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Any residing owner of a single-family detached home inside the Town of Chapel Hill city limits can apply to participate in the residential portion of the program. Your home must be at least 1 year old, and you must have resided there more than 4 months, to be eligible.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Step #1: Completed a Chapel WISE Homes and Buildings Homeowner Participation Agreement and receive confirmation of eligibility.  Click here to download the form.

Step #2: Contact Green Horizon to schedule your Home Performance Assessment and receive your Scope of Work document, which will outline the areas in which Green Horizon can help you improve the efficiency of your home. You'll also submit your Assessment Subsidy Invoice to the Town of Chapel Hill, authorizing them to pay the Assessment on your behalf. Click here to contact us.

Step #3: Schedule the work to be completed with Green Horizon and completed your Intent to Proceed Form with the Town, letting them know what work is being performed and what subsidy you'll be receiving when work is complete.

Step #4: When work is complete, the Town will perform Quality Assurance to ensure that the work was completed according to industry standards, and then you can complete your Subsidy Invoice, with the help of Green Horizon, and submit it to the Town, authorizing them to pay the Subsidy on your behalf. You're never out of pocket for the subsidized amount - the Town pays this directly!

WHAT ITEMS ARE ELIGIBLE THROUGH GREEN HORIZON?

To be eligible, the Scope of Work for your home must have a goal of reducing energy consumption by at least 15% over your home's energy costs from the previous year. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, suited to the unique needs of your home. Contact the Chapel Hill Wise Program coordinators for more details, or contact Green Horizon to find out more.