New Trump rules make it more costly to electrify North Carolina homes

According to Canary Media, new Trump administration policies are raising the cost barriers for home electrification in North Carolina. In rural Ashe County — where families are still recovering from Hurricane Helene and many rely on affordable wood and propane for heat — the regulatory changes make switching to electric systems even more expensive. For households already stretched thin, what's already a steep upfront investment just got steeper.

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