Is Duke Energy’s PowerPairSM Incentive Program still available for North Carolinians? It depends! Program capacity depends on which Duke Energy territory your home is in.
Duke Energy Carolinas PowerPair Status
As of July 6th 2026, if you are a Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) customer there is capacity remaining in the PowerPair program under the Choice (TOU) option. This means homes in DEC territory still have access to up to $9,000 in solar and battery incentives. We anticipate availability will dwindle in the next few months based on current application rates, so if you’re curious about solar now’s the time to get started. The process to get your solar design finalized and apply for your PowerPair incentive can take several weeks, so reach out now if this is something you’re considering to make sure you get your piece of this incentive.
Duke Energy Progress PowerPair Status
As of November 7, 2025, PowerPair incentive applications will no longer be accepted for the Duke Energy Progress (DEP) territory as all capacity has been allocated. Any applications received prior to Nov 7th will be placed on a waiting list in the event of any projects with reservations not moving forward.
If you are a DEP customer, don’t fret! You are still eligible to enroll in Duke Energy’s Battery Control incentive. This incentive offers a monthly bill credit worth up to $91 per month. Learn more here!
Are there any other incentives available?
Right now, there are no other major incentives directly available to homes in North Carolina. However, we’ve recently started offering solar leasing which can offer more competitive solar pricing since these projects can take advantage of the 30% commercial solar tax credit. This means solar might be more affordable than you originally thought. Learn more about leasing here.
What is PowerPair?
PowerPair is a solar incentive program for homes in Duke Energy territory that install a new solar + battery system.
Eligible customers can receive up to $9,000 on their solar and battery install!
Check out our blog for the full breakdown →
How to Apply for PowerPair
The PowerPair incentive program is a limited time program that is awarded on a first-come first-served basis. So it is crucial that we get your application in asap. The process starts with getting a free assessment. Once we design a custom system for your home that checks all your goals, our project team will walk you through the online application steps.
Get in touch with us today to get started on your solar + battery journey so you can take advantage of these iconic power pair savings before they’re gone!
For full details and to ensure you meet all requirements, visit Duke Energy’s PowerPair page.
This page was originally published in Sept 2024, and has since been updated.
