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North Carolina energy incentives & grants
50 state-targeted funding programs tracked for North Carolina commercial properties — grants, tax credits, and utility rebates — refreshed hourly from primary sources.
Programs we track
State Reserve Program - Merger/Regionalization Feasibility (SRP-MRF)
North Carolina — state program$75,000 per system type every three years
Provides grant funding for planning projects to determine the feasibility of consolidating the management of multiple utilities into a single utility operation or to provide regional water/wastewater treatment.
IIJA - Emerging Contaminants Funds for Construction (DWSRF-EC-C / CWSRF-EC-C)
North Carolina — state programSee program
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Emerging Contaminants (PFAS) funds for construction projects addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water and wastewater systems. Loan limits vary from standard SRF.
Standalone Battery Storage ITC (48E)
Grantya researchSee program
Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit for STANDALONE battery storage systems (kWh capacity ≥3 kWh) under IRC Section 48E. UNAFFECTED by the OBBBA wind/solar cliff — full eligibility for Begin Construction (BOC) through Dec…
Section 179D Commercial Building Efficiency Deduction
Grantya researchSee program
TWO TRACKS — (1) NEW PROJECTS: URGENT — TERMINATES JUNE 30, 2026 under OBBBA for property the construction of which begins after that date. 2026 deduction values (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32): $0.59–$1.19/sq ft base…
Bonus Depreciation + MACRS for Clean Energy Property
Grantya researchSee program
OBBBA REWRITE — net effect is FAVORABLE for commercial solar deals. (1) §70301 RESTORED PERMANENT 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property acquired and placed in service after Jan 19, 2025 — the old TCJA…
MACRS 5-Year Accelerated Depreciation + Bonus Depreciation (Energy Property)
IRSSee program
Federal accelerated depreciation regime under IRC §168 (MACRS) + §168(k) (bonus depreciation). Allows business taxpayers to depreciate qualifying energy assets (storage, EV charging, geothermal, fuel cells) over 5 years…
Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (Section 179D)
IRS / U.S. TreasurySee program
Federal tax deduction (not credit) under IRC Section 179D for energy-efficient improvements to commercial buildings. Substantially expanded by Inflation Reduction Act (lower 25% energy savings threshold, prevailing-wage…
Clean Electricity Investment Credit (Section 48E)
IRS / U.S. TreasurySee program
Federal investment tax credit under IRC Section 48E (technology-neutral successor to legacy Section 48 ITC). Established by IRA for facilities placed in service after 12/31/2024. Modified by OBBBA (P.L. 119-21, July 4…
State-targeted programs only. National federal programs — including the 179D deduction — also apply in North Carolina.