NC customers, North Carolina · Rebate
PowerPair Solar + Battery Incentive (Duke Energy Carolinas, NC)
Run by Duke Energy Carolinas
One-time incentives of up to $9,000 for Duke Energy Carolinas NC customers who have a Duke Energy Trade Ally install rooftop solar ($0.36 per watt-AC, up to 10 kW-AC) plus battery storage ($400 per kWh, up to 13.5 kWh).
Amounts
How much you get
$0.36 per watt-AC of solar (up to 10 kW-AC) plus $400 per kWh of battery storage (up to 13.5 kWh), up to $9,000 total.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Duke Energy Carolinas residential customer in North Carolina.
The system must be installed by a Duke Energy Trade Ally.
What to doHire a Duke Energy Trade Ally to install the system. Get a quote from a contractor
You must enroll in the Residential Solar Choice Rider.
What to doEnroll in the Residential Solar Choice Rider.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you.
- Choose a Duke Energy Trade Ally.
- Apply for PowerPair and interconnection.
Enrollment is first come, first served.
- Install solar plus battery and enroll in the Residential Solar Choice Rider.
- Receive the one-time incentives.
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does PowerPair Solar + Battery Incentive (Duke Energy Carolinas, NC) pay?
Up to $9,000 back.
Do I need to be a NC customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in NC customers, North Carolina. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. The system must be installed by a Duke Energy Trade Ally.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
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