Solar Savings Calculator for North Carolina
North Carolina homeowners pay an average of $145/month for electricity at 13.5¢/kWh. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.
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* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in North Carolina, system cost of $2.7/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.
Solar Incentives in North Carolina
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.
North Carolina Renewable Energy Tax Credit
Excludes 80% of the appraised value added by solar from property taxes.
Cities in North Carolina
Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.
Charlotte
13.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Raleigh
13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress
Greensboro
13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $142/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Durham
13.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress
Winston-Salem
13.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $140/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
Fayetteville
13.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day
Avg bill: $145/mo · Duke Energy Progress
Wilmington
13.8¢/kWh · 5h sun/day
Avg bill: $148/mo · Duke Energy Progress
Asheville
13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $138/mo · Duke Energy Carolinas
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