North Carolina Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 10/01/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
North Carolina |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rate Discount |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential, Construction |
| Equipment Requirements: | ENERGY STAR labeled homes receive this discount on electric rates after the first 350 kWh used per month. |
| Web Site: |
http://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/products/energy-star.as...
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Summary:
Duke Energy encourages residential customers to buy energy-efficient homes through the utility's Energy Star Homes Program, which awards a rate discount to customers living in Energy Star homes. Customers receive a discount on per kWh usage after the first 350 kWh per month. To earn the Energy Star label, homes are tested by a third-party inspector to ensure they meet the U.S. Department of Energy's criteria. Generally speaking, a home must be at least 30% more efficient than the national Model Energy Code for homes or 15% more efficient than the state energy code, whichever is more rigorous. The home test is the responsibility of the customer and/or the builder, and the cost range is from $300 to $500. The size of the home and the inspector’s travel time may affect the cost. Typical characteristics of an Energy Star home include:
- Effective insulation
- High-performance windows
- Tight construction and tight ducts
- Energy-efficient HVAC equipment
- Independent testing provided by third-party inspectors
Please refer to Schedule ES for more information. |
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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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