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Beyond the Smart Home

Smart Energy Home Solar

Nearby the Smart Energy Home, a community solar installation provides renewable power to the entire neighborhood.

Community Solar Co-op Symbol

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives currently maintain 18 community solar farms around the state, allowing members to subscribe to the energy output from a panel or panels.

Tap on an area above to learn more about making yours a Smart Energy Home, or select from the list below.

Smart Energy Home Solar

Nearby the Smart Energy Home, a community solar installation provides renewable power to the entire neighborhood.

Community Solar Co-op Symbol

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives currently maintain 18 community solar farms around the state, allowing members to subscribe to the energy output from a panel or panels.

Co-op Symbol

Check with your co-op for related programs and incentives!

Demand Response Symbol

Provides “demand response” opportunities for electric utilities to reduce costs by trimming energy use

Click on an area on the left to learn more about making yours a Smart Energy Home.

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