Boone and the High Country

Resource Source and Description Audience Topic Type Additional Tags File
Appalachian and the Community Together: Energy Efficiency Grants

Learn about ACT's grants available to Boone-area nonprofits to promote investments in energy efficiency.

Appalachian State University: ACT Office
General
Ashe County Wind Energy System Ordinance

An overview of Ashe County, N.C.'s 2007 ordinance regulating wind energy systems in unincorporated areas of the county

DSIRE
Policy or Regulation
Blue Ridge Community Action - Weatherization Assistance Program

BRCA administers heating appliance repair (HARRP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and more to low-income households in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Rutherford, Stanly and Union Counties of North Carolina.

Blue Ridge Community Action (BRCA)
Service
Blue Ridge Energy Service Area

Service territory map for Blue Ridge Energy electric cooperative in the High Country of North Carolina

Blue Ridge Energy
Map
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Blue Ridge Energy — Community Solar

Learn about Blue Ridge Energy's Community Solar program or subscribe to a panel.

Blue Ridge Energy
General
Blue Ridge Energy — Consumer Rate Schedules

List of rates and fees for residential service, net-metering, net-billing and other consumer classifications

Blue Ridge Energy
Policy or Regulation
Blue Ridge Energy — Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Contractor List

A list of energy efficiency and weatherization contractors serving Blue Ridge Energy's service territory

Blue Ridge Energy
Guide or Toolkit
Blue Ridge Energy — Renewable Energy Systems

Interconnection forms and procedures for distributed generation energy systems

Blue Ridge Energy
Policy or Regulation
Blue Ridge Energy: Community Solar

Learn about Blue Ridge Energy's Community Solar subscription program.

Blue Ridge Energy
General
Blue Ridge Energy: Energy SAVER Loan Program

This loan program is offered through a partnership between Blue Ridge Energy electric cooperative and ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union to finance home energy efficiency improvements, as well as solar and solar storage.

Blue Ridge Energy
General
Blue Ridge Energy: Smart Rebates

Blue Ridge Energy offers these rebates for energy efficient appliances or home weatherization improvements.

Blue Ridge Energy
General
Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission - Weatherization Assistance Program

BROC is a community action organization administering heating appliance repair (HARRP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and more to low-income households in Alleghany, Ashe, and Wilkes Counties of North Carolina.

Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC)
Service
Microhydro Factsheet

Factsheet explaining microhydropower technology, site assessments, informational resources and western North Carolina installers

WNC Renewable Energy Initiative
Factsheet
Guide or Toolkit
New River Light & Power Service Area

Service territory map for NRL&P, covering Appalachian State University, the Town of Boone and the surrounding community

New River Light & Power
Map
New River Light & Power — Interconnection Request Form

Interconnection form for inverter-based generating facilities no larger than 10 kW

New River Light & Power
Policy or Regulation
New River Light & Power — Retail Rate Schedule

A list of electricity rates and basic fees according to NRL&P consumer classification

New River Light & Power
Policy or Regulation
The 2019 Housing Need in Watauga County

A 2019 factsheet describing housing need and energy burden in Watauga County

North Carolina Housing Coalition
Report
Policy or Regulation
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W.A.M.Y. Community Action, Inc. - Weatherization Assistance Program

W.A.M.Y. is a community action organization administering heating appliance repair (HARRP), emergency bill assistance (LIHEAP), the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and more to low-income households in Watauga, Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties of North Carolina.

W.A.M.Y. Community Action, Inc.
Service
Watauga Crisis Assistance Network (WeCAN) Energy Assistance

WeCAN provides emergency utility and heating fuel assistance for Watauga County residents.

WeCAN
Service
Western NC County Wind Maps

A collection of wind maps and data for western North Carolina

Appalachian State University, North Carolina Wind Energy
Map
Western NC Energy Cost-Share Assistance Program (Energy CAP)

Energy CAP provides opportunities for renewable energy production and improved energy efficiency for WNC farms and small businesses through free grant application assistance, site assessments, consultations and energy audits.

Mountain Valleys RC&D
Service
What is Biodiesel?

An overview of biodiesel technology and North Carolina-specific resources

Appalachian State University
General