Practical guides for NC homeowners: costs, rebates, and what to ask before signing anything.
Comparing the top two Level 2 EV chargers for North Carolina homeowners. Speed, cable management, app features, and Duke Energy rebate compatibility.
Read the guide →Comparing the two most popular home batteries in North Carolina. Learn the differences in capacity, power output, chemistry, and Duke Energy PowerPair compatibility.
Read the guide →How much does it actually cost to charge an EV at home in North Carolina? Scenario tables using real Duke Energy rates, current NC gas prices, and EPA efficiency figures for popular EVs.
Read the guide →What to check before signing with a solar company in North Carolina: licensing requirements, how to verify them, warranties, red flags, and what the Duke Energy PowerPair program requires.
Read the guide →Runtime tables for the Powerwall 3, FranklinWH, and Enphase in real NC outage scenarios. Essential loads to whole-home coverage, with and without solar recharging.
Read the guide →Solar can still work in North Carolina, but 2026 quotes need current tax, net metering, PowerPair, and battery assumptions. Here's how to evaluate the math without stale incentives.
Read the guide →The federal residential clean energy credit expired for new residential solar installs after 2025. Here's what changed, what still applies to 2025 installs, and what NC homeowners should verify now.
Read the guide →Combining solar and an EV charger in NC saves on permits and positions you for every available incentive. How to size it right and what to claim.
Read the guide →Battery backup vs. generator for NC homeowners: cost, outage duration, Duke Energy PowerPair incentives, and how Hurricane Helene changed the math.
Read the guide →Duke Energy offers two time-of-use programs in NC: the Flex Savings Option and the RT rate. They work differently, and the distinction matters for EV owners.
Read the guide →NC law protects many homeowners' ability to install solar panels despite HOA rules. Here's what current statutes say, what HOAs can still require, and what HB 1212 would change if passed.
Read the guide →PowerPair is Duke Energy's NC solar-plus-battery incentive. What it covers, who qualifies, how Trade Ally installation works, and why current capacity must be confirmed before relying on it.
Read the guide →Net metering changed in NC in October 2023. New solar customers don't get retail-rate credits for exported power. Here's what the current options are.
Read the guide →Physical installation takes 1–3 days. The rest of the 8–14 week timeline is permits, Duke Energy interconnection, and inspections. Here's each step.
Read the guide →The federal residential solar credit expired in 2025. Here's what NC homeowners should verify now: Duke Energy PowerPair, NC tax provisions, net metering, and Energy Saver NC.
Read the guide →Duke Energy's Charger Prep Credit and the federal 30C EV charger credit in NC: what each covers, who may qualify, and what to verify before installation.
Read the guide →Most NC homeowners can add a Level 2 EV charger without touching their panel. Here's how to tell if yours is one of them, and what it costs if it isn't.
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