Incentive Programs
Saving Money through Incentives, Rebates, and Programs:
Look online for available programs and rebates offered by your electric, gas, and water utility company.
- Energy.gov – Tax Credits, Rebates & Savings and Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
- North Carolina Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) – DSIRE is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Rebates, Tax Credits and Financing (EnergySavers.gov) provides information on financial incentives and benefits for increasing energy efficiency.
- County Guide to Energy Conservation Resources – This guide provides NC residents with County Cooperative Extension contact information, a list of utility companies, and area incentives, rebates, and energy conservation resources.
- Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency – https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits
- Utility Company Opportunities: (this list is in the process of being developed)
- North Carolina Utility Company and State Rebates – http://www.fujitsugeneral.com/utility_rebates_states.cfm?str_state=nc
- PSNC incentives and offers to save you money on energy conservation projects
- Duke Energy – Free CFLs
- The Appalachian Voices’ Energy Savings Action Center is a tool designed to help residents in the Southeast save money and energy by promoting energy efficiency loan programs through your electric utility. Locate your utility to learn more about
- Efficiency programs and incentives offered by your utility
- How to take action on energy efficiency measures
- Businesses in your region that can help you improve your home’s energy efficiency
Additional Resources:
- If you are a senior citizen or you know someone who needs assistance this winter, read about the low and no-cost tips to help seniors stay warm on the Energy Savers Blog.
- The Energy Department offers the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low Income Persons
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for those who need help with energy-related costs.
- NORTH CAROLINA Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
- 2013_Dec_Rebates_and_Incentives – Spreadsheet of Incentives, Rebates, and Programs available to NC residents (This spreadsheet is continually being developed and will be updated regularly.)
- Corporate Tax Credit
- Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Corporate)
- Green Building Incentive
- Catawba County – Green Construction Permitting Incentive Program
- City of Asheville – Building Permit Fee Waiver
- Lincoln County – LEED-Certified Building Incentive Program
- Local Option – Green Building Incentives
Local Grant Program
Local Loan Program
Local Rebate Program
- City of Greensboro – Energy Saver Rebate Program
- Town of Chapel Hill – Worthwhile Investments Save Energy (WISE) Homes and Buildings Program
PACE Financing
Performance-Based Incentive
- NC GreenPower Production Incentive
- TVA – Green Power Providers
- TVA – Mid-Sized Renewable Standard Offer Program
Personal Tax Credit
Property Tax Incentive
- Active Solar Heating and Cooling Systems Exemption
- Property Tax Abatement for Solar Electric Systems
State Loan Program
State Rebate Program
Utility Loan Program
- Four-County EMC – Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program
- Haywood EMC – Residential Heat Pump and Weatherization Loan Program
- Lumbee River EMC – Residential Weatherization Loan Program
- Lumbee River EMC – Solar Water Heating Loan Program
- Piedmont EMC – Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program
- Piedmont EMC – Residential Solar Loan Program
- Tideland EMC – Weatherization Loan Program
- TVA Partner Utilities – Energy Right Heat Pump Program
- Union Power Cooperative – Residential Energy Efficient Heat Pump Loan Program
Utility Rate Discount
- Duke Energy (Electric) – Energy Star Homes Rate Discount Program
- Piedmont EMC – Rate Discount for Energy Star Home
- PSNC Energy (Gas) – Green Building Rate Discount
- Randolph EMC – Energy Efficient Home Discount Program
Utility Rebate Program
- Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- City of Concord Electric Department – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- City of High Point Electric – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- City of New Bern Electric Department – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- City of Statesville Electric Utility Department – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- Duke Energy (Electric) – Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- Duke Energy (Electric) – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- EnergyUnited – Commercial Energy Efficient Lighting Rebate Program
- EnergyUnited – Residential Energy Efficient Heat Pump Rebate Program
- Four-County EMC – Residential Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program
- Jones-Onslow EMC – Residential Heating and Cooling Rebate Program
- Lumbee River EMC – Energy Efficient Homes Program for Builders
- Lumbee River EMC – Residential Energy Efficiency Program
- Lumbee River EMC – Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
- Piedmont EMC – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- Piedmont EMC – Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
- Piedmont Natural Gas – Commercial Equipment Efficiency Program
- Piedmont Natural Gas – Residential Equipment Efficiency Program
- Progress Energy Carolinas – CFL Rebate Program
- Progress Energy Carolinas – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- Progress Energy Carolinas – SunSense Residential PV Incentive Program
- PSNC Energy (Gas) – Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
- Randolph EMC – Agricultural Efficient Lighting Rebate Program
- Randolph EMC – Commercial and Industrial Efficient Lighting Rebate Program
- South River EMC – Business Energy Efficient Lighting Rebate Program
- South River EMC – Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- South River EMC – Energy Star Homes Rebate Program
- South River EMC – Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
- TVA – Energy Right Solutions for Business
- TVA Partner Utilities – Energy Right New Homes Program
- TVA Partner Utilities – Energy Right Water Heater Program
Rules, Regulations & Policies
Building Energy Code
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
- Conservation of Energy and Water Use in State Buildings
- City of Asheville – Efficiency Standards for City Buildings
- Durham County – High-Performance Building Policy
- Town of Chapel Hill – Energy Conservation Requirements for Town Buildings
Interconnection
Net Metering
Renewables Portfolio Standard
Solar/Wind Access Policy
Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
- Wind Energy Permitting Standards
- Model Wind Ordinance
- Ashe County – Wind Energy System Ordinance
- Camden County – Wind Energy Systems Ordinance
- Carteret County – Wind Energy System Ordinance
- Currituck County – Wind Energy Systems Ordinance
- Hyde County – Wind Energy Facility Ordinance
- Madison County – Wind Energy Systems Ordinance
- Pitt County – Wind Energy Systems Ordinance
- Town of Kill Devil Hills – Wind Energy Systems Ordinance
- Tyrrell County – Wind Energy Facility Ordinance
- Watauga County – Wind Energy System Ordinance
Related Programs & Initiatives
Alternative Fuels Data Center The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) provides information, data and tools to help fleets and other transportation decision-makers find ways to reduce petroleum consumption through the use of alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, and other fuel-saving measures. Green Power Network The U.S. Department of Energy’s Green Power Network provides news and information on green power markets and activities, including opportunities to buy green power. This site provides state-by-state information on green power marketing and utility green power programs. In addition, the site lists marketers of renewable energy credits (RECs), also known as green tags or renewable energy certificates, which represent the environmental attributes of the power produced from renewable energy projects. Weatherization Assistance Program The U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) enables low-income families to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient. Through this program, weatherization service providers install energy-efficiency measures in the homes of qualifying homeowners free of charge. The WAP program web site offers a state-by-state map of opportunities, projects and activities. Wind Powering America The U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Powering America site provides state-by-state information on wind projects and activities, including wind working groups, validated wind maps, anemometer loan programs, small wind guides, state-specific news, wind for schools, workshops and web casts.