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

Published on July 9, 2026

In the rugged mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina, woodstoves and propane heat are common — and money tends to be tight. That’s especially true for families still recovering from Hurricane Helene nearly two years later. Wood is cheap and easy enough to come by in the forested region. But propane has to be…

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