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Financial Incentives

North Carolina businesses and public organizations may take advantage of many financial incentives and low-interest loans for eligible renewable energy and efficiency projects.

The most up-to-date resource for incentives is the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) website.

Example Federal and State Tax Incentives, Loan and Utility Rebate Programs.
Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction ($0.30 - $1.80 square foot) - Federal.
35% NC Renewable Energy Tax Credit.
30% Federal Business Energy Tax Credit---solar, fuel cell, small wind.
10% Federal Business Tax Credit--- geothermal, micro turbines and CHP.
USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) - Grants for up to 25% of the cost of eligible renewable and efficiency projects for rural small businesses and agriculture.
Utility Energy Efficiency Incentive for Businesses:

Progress Energy Carolina's Prescriptive and Custom Incentive

Duke Energy Smart $aver Incentives