Frequently Asked Questions

What tax credits are available for renewable energy and energy efficiency?  NCSEA receives this question often, and this page is the first step in getting all of your answers. 

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), which is administered by the NC Solar Center, is recognized nationally as the comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.  It is the premier resource for incentives research. 

Click here to view all available information regarding incentives and tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency in North Carolina.  And, click here to view information regarding relevant energy-related legislation currently pending before the North Caroling General Assembly.


- Please note that NCSEA cannot offer you tax advice, but this information should be useful when consulting with your hired tax professional. The information on the DSIRE web site provides an overview of incentives and other policies, but it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions, tax decisions or other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided in each record to verify that a specific incentive or other policy is applicable to your specific project.