| 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 Photovoltaic Technology Basics |
A primer on the basics of solar energy technology |
General |
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| Solar Information Resources |
The Solar Energy Technologies Office provides useful guides to going solar, introductory information about the technologies involved, and resources for local governments and solar professionals. |
Report Guide or Toolkit Map |
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| Solar Cost-Benefit Studies |
A collection of state-by-state and national studies on the value of solar and renewable energy technologies |
Report |
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| Solar Benefit Estimate Calculator |
A calculator to help estimate costs and benefits of a solar system over time for homes, businesses and nonprofits, this estimate tool includes itemized system payback by year, tax benefits by year, energy savings, loan repayment and more. |
Tool or Calculator |
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| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) |
REAP provides renewable energy and energy efficiency loans and grants to agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, and small businesses in eligible rural areas. |
General |
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| RESNET — Certified Home Energy Professional Member Directory |
Find a Residential Energy Services Network member near you. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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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 |
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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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| Property Assessed Clean Energy: North Carolina, PACE-ing Itself |
2015 blog post describing the regulatory and legislative landscape regarding PACE financing in North Carolina and existing challenges to its implementation |
Report |
Solar News
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