When you consider the recent extension of the federal itc for solar the horizon of incentives in north carolina broadens even further.
Nc solar incentives 2017.
It might surprise you to find out that north carolina is the number 2 solar state in the nation for 2017.
State incentives consist of tax credits and exemptions while tennessee valley authority tva offers incentives to solar pv customers.
For most taxpayers the credit for investing in renewable energy property was repealed effective for renewable energy property placed in service on or after january 1 2016 taxpayers that met the requirements of g s.
Federal investment tax credit.
Other incentives for solar accelerated depreciation.
In addition the north carolina energy bill passed in 2017 hb589 provides for solar leasing.
The bill s purpose is to minimize switching costs by offering local rebates for individuals seeking affordable clean energy.
With this bill clean energy advocates created a way to incentivize individuals to choose solar in north carolina.
105 129 16a f qualified for a one year extension of the sunset date for renewable energy property placed in service before january 1 2017.
Check out nc warn s solar storage quick facts for a list of leasing companies.
Unfortunately as of march 2020 the leasing companies offered leases only to commercial and nonprofit customers not residences.
With so many.
Thanks to accelerated depreciation businesses can write off the value of their solar energy system through the modified accelerated cost recovery system macrs which reduces businesses tax burden and accelerates returns on solar investments qualified solar energy equipment is eligible for a cost recovery period of five years.
Latest updates duke energy carolinas solar rebate program closed effective january 28 2017.