Research and Data

Are you an industry professional or interested in learning more about a clean energy topic? Find the latest reports, maps, data and analysis tools by searching the table below, or view our list of North Carolina resources.

Research & Data Resource Database

Resource Source and Description Audience Topic Type Additional Tags File
2017 C-PACE Annual Economic, Energy and Environmental Impact Report

The numbers presented in this report summarize aspects of the cumulative C-PACE market from 2009 to year end 2017.

PACE Nation
Report
2019 State Solar Power Rankings Report

The annual State Solar Power Ranking report scores U.S. states according to their solar-friendliness, based on available incentives, policies and cost. Includes guides for planning the best state-specific strategies and cost-effective means of going solar

Solar Power Rocks
Report
Factsheet
Policy or Regulation
Map
A Guide to Community Solar: Utility, Private, and Non-Profit Project Development

Through practical tools, tips and case studies, this guide addresses issues common to community solar projects in order to help communities plan successful projects.

U.S. Department of Energy
Report
Guide or Toolkit
ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Policy Database for North Carolina

ACEEE's state energy efficiency policy database provides detailed information on states' financial incentives, public building requirements, utility programs, transportation and more.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Report
Factsheet
ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard

Explore ACEEE's map of state energy efficiency rankings or find state-by-state scorecards detailing the programs, incentives, and standards that are promoting increased efficiency.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Report
Factsheet
Map
ACEEE's Fourth National Review of Exemplary Energy Efficiency Programs

ACEEE's review of 53 selected energy efficiency models worthy of emulation in 14 categories includes a two-page profile of each program.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Report
Ashe County Wind Energy System Ordinance

An overview of Ashe County, N.C.'s 2007 ordinance regulating wind energy systems in unincorporated areas of the county

DSIRE
Policy or Regulation
Biogas Opportunities Roadmap Progress Report

A progress report of the Biogass Opportunities Roadmap, originally published in August 2014 as a response to the White House Climate Action Plan's directive to develop an interagency strategy to reduce methane emissions

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy
Report
Blue Ridge Energy Service Area

Service territory map for Blue Ridge Energy electric cooperative in the High Country of North Carolina

Blue Ridge Energy
Map
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Blue Ridge Energy — Consumer Rate Schedules

List of rates and fees for residential service, net-metering, net-billing and other consumer classifications

Blue Ridge Energy
Policy or Regulation