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Incentive status
Incentives can materially change net cost, but SolarCalcNow does not include them in default calculations unless they are source-checked, dated, active, eligibility-scoped, and explicitly included in the data model.
Source coverage: Duke Energy Carolinas · Duke Energy Progress (North Carolina)
Duke's launch describes a solar-plus-battery pilot with up to $9,000 and approved equipment. It does not prove remaining 2026 capacity. Obtain current enrollment, rider and equipment confirmation before counting a rebate.
Read the primary source — Duke Energy PowerPairSource checked: · Next review due: 2026-10-04
Current availability needs confirmation · Not subtracted from calculator cost
IRS Section 25D: no credit for expenditures after December 31, 2025. Timing follows completed installation, not merely a deposit. New 2026 estimates include $0 federal homeowner credit; ask a tax professional about an earlier qualifying installation or carryforward.
Read the primary source — IRSSource checked: 2026-09-04 · Not subtracted from calculator cost
Before signing, obtain the program's written eligibility decision, eligible cost basis, payment schedule and ownership terms. A tax reduction, a production-credit sale and an upfront rebate affect cash flow differently. No program amount below is automatically included in payback.
The calculator shows gross cost first. A verified incentive can be shown as a separate note or included in net cost only after its source, active status, eligibility rules, and date are reviewed. This keeps outdated tax credit assumptions from quietly changing payback math.