North Carolina – Local Option – Green Building Incentives
| Incentive Type | Green Building Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | None Listed |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
http://www.ncleg.net/North Carolina – Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturer Tax Credit
| Incentive Type | Industry Recruitment/Support | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel, Geothermal Direct-Use | ||||
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial | ||||
| Incentive Amount | 25% | ||||
| Maximum Incentive | No limit | ||||
| Terms | Credit taken in equal installments over 5 years | ||||
| Equipment Standards | None Listed | ||||
| Installation Standards | None Listed | ||||
| Start Date |
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More Information Contact:
Taxpayer Assistance - NC DOR N.C. Department of Revenue Post Office Box 25000 Raleigh, NC 27640 Phone: (877) 252-3052 Web Site: http://www.dor.state.nc.usNorth Carolina(Town of Carrboro) – Worthwhile Investments Save Energy (WISE) Homes and Buildings Program
| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Nonprofit |
| Incentive Amount | $1,500 loan minimum |
| Terms | 3% interest for up to 10 years |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
James Harris Town of Carrboro Economic and Community Development Town Hall 301 W. Main Street Carrboro, NC 27510 Phone: (919) 918-7319 Phone 2: (919) 918-7319 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ci.carrboro.nc.us/ecd/ Mark Kuykendall Clean Energy Solutions Phone: (919) 918-7334 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://cleanenergysol.com/North Carolina – Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Personal)
| Incentive Type | Personal Tax Credit |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Spent pulping liquor, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 35% |
| Maximum Incentive | $1,400 - $10,500 (varies by technology); $2.5 million* for systems used for a business purpose |
| Eligible System Size(s) | No stated size limits for systems. Maximum of 50 kWh battery storage capacity per kW of hydro generator capacity (DC rated); maximum of 35 kWh battery storage capacity per kW for other technologies |
| Equipment Standards | System must be new and in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards. Specific equipment and installation requirements vary by technology. |
| Carryover Provisions | System must be new and in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards. Specific equipment and installation requirements vary by technology. |
| Expiration Date | 12/31/2015 |
More Information Contact:
Public Information Department of Revenue Post Office Box 25000 Raleigh, NC 27640-0640 Phone: (877) 252-3052 Phone 2: (877) 252-4052 Web Site: http://www.dornc.com/North Carolina – Active Solar Heating and Cooling Systems Exemption
| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Space Cooling |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | No more than conventional equipment |
| Maximum Incentive | None |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date |
More Information Contact:
Taxpayer Assistance - NC DOR N.C. Department of Revenue Post Office Box 25000 Raleigh, NC 27640 Phone: (877) 252-3052 Web Site: http://www.dor.state.nc.usNorth Carolina – Lumbee River EMC – Solar Water Heating Loan Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | None Listed |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Terms | 1.50% interest rate |
More Information Contact:
Water Heater Incentives Lumbee River EMC P.O. Box 830 Red Springs, NC 28377 Phone: (910) 843-4131 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.lumbeeriver.com/North Carolina – Piedmont EMC – Residential Solar Loan Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Up to $10,000 |
| Terms | 5% for 7 years |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date |
More Information Contact:
Customer Service Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation Post Office Drawer 1179 Hillsborough, NC 27278-1179 Phone: (919) 732-2123 Phone 2: (800) 222-3107 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.pemc.coop/Ohio – Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance – Residential Loan Program
| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 6.99% fixed rate; loan term of 10 years Loans available from $2,500 - $20,000 100% financing available Rebates up to 50% are also available with the loan |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |