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
| Resource | Source and Description | Audience | Topic | Type | Additional Tags | File |
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| NC DEQ Conservation Resources |
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 |
Factsheet Guide or Toolkit |
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| New River Light & Power — Interconnection Request Form |
Interconnection form for inverter-based generating facilities no larger than 10 kW |
Policy or Regulation |
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| PACE Programs Near You |
A map of PACE and C-PACE programs across the U.S. |
Map |
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| Planning a Home Solar Electric System |
Step-by-step guide to planning a home solar electric system, from performing a home energy efficiency audit, to choosing and working with an installer |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| Planning a Microhydropower System |
A step-by-step guide to planning a microhydropower system |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| Planning a Small Wind Electric System |
The Department of Energy provides guidance for estimating your wind resource, zoning, permitting and analyzing the economics of a small wind electric system. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| Plug-In NC |
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. |
Factsheet Policy or Regulation Guide or Toolkit Map |
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| Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) |
An overview of the property assessed clean energy (PACE) model, an innovative mechanism for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on private property |
General |
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| PV Watts Calculator |
NREL's PVWatts calculator provides performance estimates of the energy production and cost-of-energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems around the world. |
Tool or Calculator |
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| Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power |
This 6-page guide informs potential solar customers about available financing options, contracting terms to be aware of, and other useful tips. |
Guide or Toolkit |