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The DSIRE Solar Policy Guide describes policy options adopted by state and local governments to encourage solar deployment, discusses status and trends of individual policies, provides examples of specific programs, and links to additional sources of information. This guide is meant to serve as a living document and will be updated quarterly to reflect new solar policy initiatives, trends, and resources. This guide was developed in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) "Solar Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments". The DOE guide focuses on policies and program options that are important to the development of a local market for solar. These two guides were designed to be complementary and address policy options relevant to both local and state governments.  Introduction Given the surge in interest in “going solar” and the rapid evolution of solar policy at all levels of government, the Solar Policy Guide was created to provide context for the array of solar programs featured on the DSIRE website. Serving as a resource for policy makers and other interested stakeholders, it highlights key policies necessary to facilitate mainstream solar adoption—from reducing upfront equipment costs and streamlining connection to the grid, to cultivating the solar industry and ensuring quality installations. Description: Describes the policy and its role in stimulating the deployment of solar projects. The DSIRE Solar Policy Guide is organized by topic as outlined below. Click on a topic to learn more.
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
While the DSIRE staff strives to provide the best information possible, the DSIRE staff, the N.C. Solar Center, N.C. State University and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council make no representations or warranties, either express or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of the information. The DSIRE staff, the N.C. Solar Center, N.C. State University and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council disclaim all liability of any kind arising out of your use or misuse of the information contained or referenced on DSIRE Web pages. |
