Solar Energy in Raleigh, NC
In Raleigh, residential areas like Five Points, North Hills, and Brier Creek—close to Pullen Park, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the Research Triangle Park employment corridor—offer many south-facing rooftops where solar can complement the city's growing clean-energy profile.
Solar at a Glance in Raleigh
Available Incentives in North Carolina
Raleigh residents have access to all of North Carolina's solar incentive programs:
- Duke Energy PowerPair Rebate (up to $9,000 for solar+battery)
- Duke Energy EnergyWise Home VPP (up to $1,100/yr in bill credits)
- Net Metering Bridge Rate (new Duke customers, available through 2027)
- Net Metering at Full Retail Rate (Dominion Energy and Blue Ridge EMC)
- Property Tax Exemption (100% of solar‑added home value excluded)
Why Go Solar in Raleigh?
- Lower Your Bills
Raleigh homeowners can significantly reduce or eliminate their monthly electricity bills with solar.
- Increase Home Value
Solar panels typically increase home values by 3-4%, a significant boost in the Raleigh market.
- Fast Payback
With North Carolina's incentives and ≈5.0 hrs/day peak sun hours, most systems pay for themselves in 5-8 years.
Other Areas We Serve in North Carolina
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