Is solar worth it for your home in Charlotte?

Duke Energy Carolinas serves Charlotte, and its solar riders are approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission. State regulators have approved combining Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress into one utility, with a targeted effective date of January 1, 2027.

New residential customers use the Residential Solar Choice rider with a time of use rate: usage and exports are netted within each time of use period each month, and any net excess is credited at the Net Excess Energy Credit rate. The rider also has a monthly minimum bill provision and a non bypassable charge, and the system cannot exceed 20 kilowatts AC or the home's estimated maximum monthly demand, whichever is less.

Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement handles permitting, plan review and inspections for building and electrical work across Mecklenburg County, including Charlotte. Duke Energy Carolinas must also accept your Request to Interconnect before the system operates in parallel with the grid.

The federal residential clean energy credit, section 25D, ended for home solar expenditures made after December 31, 2025, under the law signed July 4, 2025. The IRS treats the expenditure as made when installation is completed, so a system completed in 2026 does not qualify even if it was paid for earlier.

No. The consultation is free for homeowners, and there is no obligation to buy anything.

Our team confirms a few details with you, then one local solar company for your area contacts you to set up the visit. Your request never goes to a list.