Solar Power for Your Business
Why Solar for Your Business?
Energy Savings
Solar will save your business money everyday and protect it from rising energy rates
Solar Incentives
Limited-time incentives reduce the cost of commercial solar by 30-50%
Operational Savings
Offset 20%+ of your building’s electricity usage with a 10–15 year average ROI.
No Ongoing Maintenance
Harvesting savings from the sun requires no annual or preventative maintenance
Sustainability
Going solar sends a powerful signal that your business's commitment to sustainability is more than just talk
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North Carolina's Commercial Solar Incentives
Federal Tax Credit
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The federal tax credit for solar takes 30% off of your commercial solar system’s price in the form of a tax credit.
Bonus Depreciation
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Commercial solar systems are eligible for accelerated bonus depreciation providing additional tax savings.
Time is limited for Federal Tax Credit Savings!
You must have a contract in place by July 1, 2026 to safe-harbor and protect your tax credit eligibility through 2030.
Commercial Solar Incentives Stack Up Fast
When you stack all of the incentives available for commercial solar in North Carolina, you can see the net cost of your solar system drop by 30% or more of its turnkey price.
Our Commercial Solar Services
Our team works with company executives, facilities managers, property owners, and contractors across North Carolina, South, Carolina, and Virginia to reach their solar goals.
Solar Site Analysis
We evaluate your property’s solar potential, roof condition, and energy usage to determine whether a site is a good fit for solar.
Solar Incentive Analysis
We identify all available federal, state, and utility incentives to maximize your solar investment.
Solar Design & Installation
From start to finish, we design a and install a custom system with minimal disruption to your operations.
Solar Project Management
We handle permits, interconnection, and construction oversight to keep your project on time and on budget.
Net Zero Community Program
Partnering with developers and municipalities to reduce energy consumption across entire communities.
Sustainability Consulting
We develop comprehensive strategies that integrate solar with energy-efficient building practices to move your new construction property toward net zero.
How Solar for Your Business Works
Our process is designed to educate and empower you so you can make a smart solar decision.
Discover.
Talk to our solar educators to learn about solar power. Fill out a free solar quote request form to get started.
Design.
Work with one of our solar designers to customize a system that meets your organization's energy goals.
Save.
Enjoy 30+ years of sunny savings -- Save the world, save your wallet, save the future!
Recent Solar Installations
Whether you’re a multifamily developer, a non-profit, a government entity, a religious organization, a small business, or someone in between, we’re here to help you make smart energy decisions.
AIA North Carolina
- Raleigh, NC
- 75kW Solar System
NOVEL University Place
- Charlotte, NC
- 58kW Solar System
NC Museum of Life + Science
- Durham, NC
- 42kW Solar System (Butterfly House)
- 21.5kW Solar System (Warehouse)
Montessori School of Durham
- Durham, NC
- 90kW Across Six Campus Buildings
Why Southern Energy Management?
We believe good energy creates more good energy. This is how we approach our customers. Our goal is to bring our best energy to every project, exceed every customer’s expectations, and bring happiness and passion to the entire process of going solar.
About Us
North Carolina’s solar power and building performance expert. Founded in 2001, we’ve worked for 20+ years to improve the way people make and use energy.
