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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Duke Energy Helping Home Fund |
Find providers across North Carolina that conduct free health and safety repairs, appliance replacement, and heating and cooling system repair for households under 200% of the federal poverty level and served by Duke Energy. |
Service |
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Duke Energy —Interconnection Overview |
Information about Duke Energy's interconnection, net-metering and parallel generation policies for large and small distributed generation systems |
Policy or Regulation |
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ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union - Energy Efficient Loan Program |
ElecTel's loan program is available to members of select North Carolina electric cooperatives to finance home energy efficiency improvements, as well as solar, solar storage, and more. |
General |
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Resources for Rural K-12 School Energy Managers and Educators |
This 8-page guide offers tips for implementing energy efficiency measures in K-12 school districts and includes numerous case studies and resources for benchmarking, implementation, financing and behavior change programs. |
Factsheet Guide or Toolkit |
Download (557.54 KB) |
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Energy Saver 101 - Home Energy Audits |
This infographic explains the steps of a professional energy audit. |
Factsheet |
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Energy Savers Network |
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 |
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Energy Star Rebate Finder |
Energy Star database of rebates and special offers for energy-saving appliances |
Guide or Toolkit |
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eXtension Farm Energy |
The eXtension Farm Energy website provides factsheets, research summaries, case studies, decision tools, worksheets, and many other resources. Farm Energy covers a range of practices, including conserving energy, growing and producing biofuels, evaluating feedstocks, calculating farm wind and solar potential, and the sustainable use and production of farm energy. |
Report Factsheet Guide or Toolkit |
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Find Credentialed HVAC Contractors |
Search multiple databases for credentialed HVAC contractors. |
Tool or Calculator |