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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| Solar Savings Calculator |
The Energy Sage solar calculator provides a ballpark estimate of potential savings from going solar based on location, cost, and other variables. You can also download the True Cost of Solar Guide for North Carolina to find more information on sizing a solar system and estimated costs in the state. |
Tool or Calculator |
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| Solar-Plus-Storage 101 |
An article from the Solar Energy Technologies office explaining solar storage technology |
Factsheet |
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| State and Local Solution Center |
Explore resources that enable strategic investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through the use of innovative practices across the United States by a wide range of stakeholders, in partnership with state and local organizations and community-based nonprofits. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| System Advisor Model |
The System Advisor Model (SAM) is a techno-economic model designed to facilitate decision making for people involved in the renewable energy industry. |
Tool or Calculator |
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| TVA — Green Power Providers |
Details of TVA's Green Power program for members of TVA-controlled local power companies (Note: The Green Power Provider program will be retired and closed to new applications as of December 31, 2019) |
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. |
Service |
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| Watauga Crisis Assistance Network (WeCAN) Energy Assistance |
WeCAN provides emergency utility and heating fuel assistance for Watauga County residents. |
Service |
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| Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) |
Department of Energy program designed to help reduce energy costs for low-income households by funding local weatherization agencies to conduct energy audits and provide no-cost weatherization services. |
Service |
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| 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. |
Service |
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| Why Wind Power for 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 |
Factsheet |