For those considering making energy efficiency upgrades or installing renewable energy systems, this compilation of guides, toolkits, cost calculators and maps is made just for you. Visit our Energy Conservation and Efficiency Guide and Solar Energy Installation Guide below to check out the steps we suggest for making your own personalized clean energy plan. If you need additional information, more helpful resources can be found by searching the database below.
Install & Invest Resource Database
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Duke Energy - Solar Rebate Program |
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.) |
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Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit |
This 24-page booklet is designed to guide homeowners in assessing energy efficiency, air leaks and moisture problems in the home, including checklists and payback periods for improvement projects. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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DEQ Energy, Water, and Waste Reduction Assistance |
No-cost, non-regulatory, on-site assessments are available from the NC Department of Environmental Quality for North Carolina businesses and public facilities. |
Service |
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Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) |
DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. |
Policy or Regulation Tool or Calculator |
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Consumer Guides to Wind |
Guides for utility-scale, community, and residential wind energy project development |
Report Guide or Toolkit |
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Consumer Guide to Community Solar |
This guide provides consumers an overview of community solar, expert tips on how to be an informed consumer, questions solar consumers should ask before entering into an agreement and handy links to other resources. |
Guide or Toolkit |
Download (1.16 MB) |
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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. |
Service |
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Blue Ridge Energy: Smart Rebates |
Blue Ridge Energy offers these rebates for energy efficient appliances or home weatherization improvements. |
General |
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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. |
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Blue Ridge Energy: Community Solar |
Learn about Blue Ridge Energy's Community Solar subscription program. |
General |