Duke Energy has enrolled more than 1,300 customers in North Carolina in its new PowerPair pilot, an incentive-based program to offer more affordable home solar plus battery system to customers.
Duke Energy’s pilot program offers up to $9,000 in incentives for residential customers who install a new solar plus battery system. The total incentive from Duke Energy is based on the approved capacity of the solar array and battery installed.
North Carolina ranks fourth in the nation for overall solar power with approximately 45,000 Duke Energy customers generating about 350 megawatts through solar panels.
“PowerPair is a valuable solution for our customers ready to invest in solar plus storage for their homes. It is one of several ways we’re helping our customers save energy and money,” Meghan Dewey, vice president of products and services for Duke Energy, said.
Participants in the pilot may choose to enroll in PowerPair on a residential solar choice rider (RSC) or through a net metering bridge rider (NMB) and receive a one-time incentive of up to $9,000.
NMB customers additionally enroll in the company’s Power Manager and EnergyWise Home battery option and receive additional monthly bill credits for allowing Duke Energy to periodically adjust their battery system’s operating setting for a temporary period to provide stored electricity back to the grid.
The PowerPair pilot has remaining capacity and continues to take applications. Customers can view the approved battery vendor list and information on equipment eligibility at duke-energy.com/PowerPair. Participating PowerPair customers must employ a Duke Energy Trade Ally, a solar and battery installer that has been approved by Duke Energy.