Appalachian Energy Center

Explore ACEEE's map of state energy efficiency rankings or find state-by-state scorecards detailing the programs, incentives, and standards that are promoting increased efficiency.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The Building Certification Program Guide from Home Energy NC provides details on certification programs available in North Carolina, as well as some helpful attributes for comparing programs.

Duke Energy offers the Solar Rebate Program to homeowners, businesses and nonprofits with newly installed, interconnected solar systems. (Note: Subscriptions for the available solar rebates typically run out within the first few days they are offered each year. Applications may be placed on a waiting list.)

Information about Duke Energy's interconnection, net-metering and parallel generation policies for large and small distributed generation systems

Learn about the work being done in Buncombe County, NC to reduce energy costs for limited-income families. Sign up to volunteer or request home energy saving services.

Service territory map for French Broad EMC, covering much of Madison, Mitchell and Yancey counties of North Carolina

This blog post by NC Housing Coalition explains the problem of energy burden in NC and includes snapshots of state energy burden numbers and maps of the counties most affected.

The Model Wind Ordinance for Wind Energy Facilities in North Carolina is intended to provide assistance to communities designing a local wind ordinance. Each community is encouraged to modify the model ordinance to meet their needs.

Directory of NCBPA-associated installers, contractors, auditors, nonprofits and consultants for a variety of building performance needs

N.C. DEQ created the Community Mapping System to increase local outreach and public participation. This map includes permit and incident layers, as well as environmental justice (EJ) demographic and health information.

Summary of NC REPS and links to further information and legislation

A collection of energy efficiency and conservation fact sheets and assessment guides for business, industry and public facilities, including information on North Carolina's Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) financing programs

NC Project Green serves as a tool to share resources for NC agencies and local governments including case studies, Cool Cities resolutions and toolkits, U.S. Mayor's Climate Action Handbook, webinars, meetings, legislation and more.

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

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

Data for North Carolina's state energy production, consumption, expenditures and prices

Plug-In NC is a statewide program promoting electric driving through education and outreach, consulting and resource development. Visit the website to find electric vehicle (EV) fact sheets, state statutes, available vehicle models, charging station maps and more.

Map of Dominion Energy (formerly PSNC) natural gas availability across North Carolina

This guide is designed to encourage leaders to engage their organizations in more efficient use of energy resources, thereby improving financial performance, pursuing cleaner air and reducing dependency on foreign energy.

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

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.

A collection of wind maps and data for western North Carolina

Learn about the physical, economic and health impacts of high energy burdens. RETI also explores the link between high energy burdens and renewables in North Carolina.

An outline of the policy and public opinion landscapes surrounding wind power in North Carolina, as well as facts about the state's wind capacity and the economic potential of the energy source