Duke Energy’s PowerPair program is offering a new incentive for homeowners to try solar, according to Wendy Fleener, Duke Energy’s director of clean energy.
“It is a one-time, upfront incentive designed to make the installation of solar plus battery more affordable for our customers,” Fleener said.
Through PowerPair, homeowners may receive a payment of up to $9,000 toward solar and battery installation. Federal tax incentives like the Residential Clean Energy Credit can further defray the cost.
PowerPair comes half a year after state regulators implemented Duke’s net-metering plan to reduce the amount of ongoing savings rooftop solar provides. New residential solar installations fell over 15% in 2023, ending a six-year growth streak, according to data from the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association.
