| Resource | Source and Description | Audience | Topic | Type | Additional Tags | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| 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.) |
General |
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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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| Cost of Renewable Energy Spreadsheet Tool (CREST) |
CREST models are designed for use by state policy makers, regulators, utilities, beginning developers or investors, and other stakeholders to assess project economics of solar, wind, geothermal, anaerobic digestion and fuel cell technologies. |
Tool or Calculator |
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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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| Community Power Interactive Toolkit |
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance's Interactive Community Power Toolkit provides examples and case studies of actions that local governments, communities and electric providers can take to expand access to local clean energy. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) |
A collection of classroom ready and peer-reviewed activities, videos, demonstrations and experiments |
Guide or Toolkit |
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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. |
General |
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| Blue Ridge Energy: Community Solar |
Learn about Blue Ridge Energy's Community Solar subscription program. |
General |
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| Blue Ridge Energy — Renewable Energy Systems |
Interconnection forms and procedures for distributed generation energy systems |
Policy or Regulation |
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