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North Carolina Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to North Carolina homeowners in 2026.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $24,153 system, that's a $7,246 credit.
- ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
- ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
- ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
- ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$500
North Carolina State Incentive
North Carolina offers a property tax exemption for solar installations.
Net Metering in North Carolina
North Carolina has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Duke Energy Carolinas, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.118/kWh
Top Utility
Duke Energy Carolinas
Utility Net Metering Policies in North Carolina
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | $0.118 | Full Retail | 1 MW limit |
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