North Carolina Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 08/09/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
North Carolina |
| Incentive Type: |
Local Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Lighting, Furnaces , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | 20% - 40% of cost, depending on equipment or repair types. |
| Maximum Incentive: | $1,500 per home |
| Installation Requirements: | work must be completed by a pre-qualified contractor |
| Funding Source: | The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.townofchapelhill.org/wise
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Summary:
Chapel Hill is using money made available to it from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help subsidize energy efficiency improvements in Chapel Hill homes. Qualified homeowners can choose from a list of pre-qualified contractors who will conduct energy assessments to identify improvement areas and will ultimately install the equipment. The town will issue a subsidy of either 20% or 40% of the cost of the project after utility rebates have been deducted. $1,500 is the maximum amount that will be awarded to any home. Solar photovoltaic and geothermal heat pumps will only qualify if they are expected to generate 15% or more in savings when combined with other energy efficiency improvements. See website above for complete details and application forms.
This Program is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Buildings Program. The DOE has awarded over $500 million in federal funds to more than 40 states, local governments, and organizations to administer local programs targeting a variety of building types. Combined, these local programs are expected to improve the efficiency of more than 170,000 buildings through 2013 and save up to $65 million in energy costs annually. |
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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