Save up to $9,000
See if you qualify for Duke Energy’s PowerPair℠ incentive
Save up to $9,000 with the PowerPair℠ program
The Perfect Pair for Energy Independence: Solar and Storage Together
If you are a Duke Energy homeowner, you may qualify for up to $9,000 through the PowerPair℠ incentive when you install a new solar system with battery storage.
PowerPair℠ helps make it more affordable to add solar panels and home battery backup at the same time so you can lower energy costs, keep essential appliances running during outages, and gain more control over how you power your home.
As a participating Duke Energy Trade Ally, Yes Solar Solutions can help you design a qualifying system, apply available incentives, and make the process simple from start to finish.
How Much You Could Save
Eligible homeowners may receive up to $9,000 in combined incentives:
- Solar incentive: $0.36 per watt, up to $3,600
- Battery incentive: $400 per kWh, up to $5,400
- Additional monthly paments may be available for select battery control programs PowerPair℠ can significantly reduce the cost of installing solar panels with battery storage.
Who Qualifies
To be eligible, you generally must:
- Be a Duke Energy North Carolina residential customer
- Own the home where the system will be installed
- Install a new solar + battery system
- Use an approved Duke Energy Trade Ally installer
- Meet interconnection and equipment requirements
Yes Solar Solutions is a participating Duke Energy Trade Ally and can help confirm eligibility.
Important Program Commitments
PowerPair℠ participants commit to remaining in the program for 10 years.
Leaving early or keeping equipment offline for extended periods may result in prorated fees or repayment requirements.
We will walk you through these details clearly before installation.
Program Availability
Enrollment is limited and based on remaining program capacity. Once capacity is reached, applicants may be waitlisted.
If you are interested, it is smart to check availability sooner rather than later.
Earn Additional Monthly Incentives with Battery Control
If you enroll in Duke Energy’s EnergyWise Home / Power Manager program, you may receive an additional $6.50 per kW each month for allowing limited battery participation during times of high energy demand.
Here’s how it works:
- Duke Energy may temporarily use stored energy from your battery to help support the grid during peak periods.
- Events may occur 30-60 times per year
- Your battery would not be discharged below a 20% reserve level
- Settings automatically return to normal after each event
Typical annual event limits include:
- Up to 18 events during winter (December-March)
- Up to 9 events during summer (May-September)
- Up to 9 events during the remaining months
This can be a smart option for homeowners who want to earn additional incentives while keeping backup protection available.
Yes Solar’s Leadership
Yes Solar participated in negotiations with Duke Energy for NC
Stew Miller, co-founder and President of Yes Solar Solutions, played a crucial role in advocating for North Carolina homeowners to receive incentives through the Residential Bridge Rate Rider and the PowerPair℠ pilot program. His advocacy in the local solar industry has made this pilot incentive program possible.
Discover how PowerPair℠ can redefine your home energy experience. Contact us for a custom consultation today!
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