NC ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for North Carolina
North Carolina's coast is vulnerable to hurricanes while inland areas face ice storms and severe weather. Hurricane Florence in 2018 caused widespread, prolonged outages.
North Carolina Grid Reliability
Primary Outage Risks in North Carolina
North Carolina Energy Sources
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
North Carolina Incentives & Rebates
North Carolina's state renewable energy tax credit expired in 2015. Property tax exemption for solar applies through 2030. Net metering available but compensation rates were reduced in 2025. Duke Energy offers some battery storage programs in limited areas. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE, EnergySage.
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