NC Incentives

Information on all incentives, tax credits, grants, rebates and loan programs available to North Carolinians can be found on the North Carolina section of the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), which is administered by the NC Solar Center. 

DSIRE is a free, comprehensive, user-friendly source of information on state, local, utility and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

North Carolina incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency range from personal tax credits to reduced rate loans.  The DSIRE Database features information pertaining to North Carolina regarding  the following:

  • Corporate Tax Credit
  • Green Building Incentive
  • Personal Tax Credit
  • Production Incentive
  • Property Tax Assessment
  • Property Tax Exemption
  • Sales Tax Exemption
  • State Grant Program
  • State Loan Program
  • State Rebate Program
  • Utility Loan Program
  • Utility Rate Discount
  • Utility Rebate Program
  • Alternative Fuel & Vehicle Incentives


The DSIRE Database also includes information on Rules, Regulations and Policies, as well as related programs and initiatives, regarding the following:
 

  • Building Energy Code
  • Energy Standards for Public Buildings
  • Interconnection
  • Net Metering
  • Renewables Portfolio Standard
  • Solar Access Law/Guideline
  • Solar/Wine Permitting Standards
  • Alternative Fuel & Vehicle Policies
  • Green Power Network
  • Wind Powering America