State Policy Description

North Carolina - Solar Incentives

Policy Components Questions

  1. 1. Does the state offer loans? Yes  
  2. 2. Does the state offer a rebate program? No  
  3. 3. Does the state offer a tax credit? Yes  
  4. 4. Do the top three utilities in the state offer any type of incentive? Yes  
  5. 5. Do any of these incentives also apply to solar thermal technologies? Yes  

Policy Component information last updated July 30 2018

Description

Distributed generation (DG) provides localized generation that serves a specific part of the grid. It may include generation serving a specific residence or business, a neighborhood, or a region served by a substation. DG has the benefit of reducing stress on large transmission infrastructure by providing distribution level power (as opposed to central generation). Because small-scale renewable energy systems require large upfront investments, many states provide financing and financial incentives to spur adoption of these technologies. For more information, see the full policy brief.

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