Federal Solar ITC + Duke Energy Progress Solar Rebate
IRS / Duke Energy Progress
About This Program
Note: The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
Duke Energy has offered rebates of $0.25-$0.60 per watt for residential solar installations (check current availability). North Carolina also has a 35% state solar tax credit for residential properties (capped at $10,500). The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
Up to 35% NC state credit (capped at $10,500). Duke rebate. The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
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Other published resources for Charlotte, NC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Charlotte Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Up to $40,000
- HouseCharlotte Down Payment Assistance Program Up to $80,000 (city employees); up to $30,000 general
- City of Charlotte Neighborhood Matching Grants Up to $25,000 per application (Tier I)
- Mecklenburg County Critical Home Repair Program Full cost of critical repairs, no dollar cap published
Key Details
- The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
- Duke Energy Progress residential solar rebate (check current availability)
- Duke net metering program credits excess generation to your bill
- Call Duke Energy: 800-777-9898 for rebate program details
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Deadline: Ended December 31, 2025 (federal law change)
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