ECM Buyers' Guide
  

Progress Energy Announces Expanded Solar Energy Strategy

Jun 11, 2009 10:00 AM

Progress Energy, Raleigh, N.C., recently unveiled an expanded solar energy strategy in the Carolinas and Florida. SunSense includes a range of new residential and commercial solar incentives and programs and is expected to expand the scope and use of solar energy in the Carolinas and Florida by more than 100MW over the next decade. The cost of implementing the program is expected to have minimal impact on customer bills.

"We are committed to implementing a balanced energy strategy to provide reliable electricity to the homes and businesses that depend on us, while keeping costs to customers as low as possible," says Bill Johnson, chairman, president, and CEO of Progress Energy. "Solar power will play an increasingly important role in providing clean energy for the regions we serve, and as cost-effective technologies continue to develop, we will work to bring new choices for our customers and make smart investments on larger-scale solar projects."

SunSense includes a number of elements:

  • Residential solar photovoltaic (PV): This new program will be offered starting late this summer in the Carolinas and in 2010 in Florida. Proposed incentives offer a range of $1.50 to $2 per watt for residential customer solar PV installations, which represents about 25% of the installed cost of the system.
  • Residential solar water heating: This program, already established in Florida and underway in the Carolinas, includes rebates for customers who install solar water heating capability.
  • Commercial solar PV: This program also will be available this summer in the Carolinas and in 2010 in Florida. Commercial customers installing solar PV will be paid per kWh for energy produced. Incentive payments for energy production will be market based. The company will provide additional details in the near future.
  • Commercial solar water heating: This program, providing incentives for commercial customers to install solar water heating capability, is starting this summer in the Carolinas. At this time, there is not a similar program available to Florida customers.
  • Solar for schools: This program is a partnership to install PV on schools in the company's service areas. Selected schools served by Progress Energy Carolinas and Progress Energy Florida will receive 2kW solar PV installation at no cost.

Want to use this article? Click here for options!


Electrical Zone

Governor Schwarzenegger Announces First-in-the-Nation Statewide Green Building Standards Code

Jan 27, 2010 2:32 PM

Continuing California's efforts to fight climate change and protect the environment, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced the California Building Standards Commission (BSC) unanimously adopted the first-in-the-nation mandatory Green Building Standards Code (CALGREEN)...

Architecture Billings Index Remains in Negative Territory

Jan 27, 2010 2:31 PM

On the heels of a more than three-point drop in November, the American Institute of Architects' (AIA), Washington, D.C., Architecture Billings Index (ABI) had a negligible increase of less than one point in December...

NEMA's Business Confidence Indexes Post Positive Results to Kick Off 2010

Jan 27, 2010 2:30 PM

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions rebounded in January, rising nearly 9 points to 57.1...

No Recovery in 2010, Say Contractors in AGC Survey

Jan 27, 2010 2:19 PM

Nearly nine-in-ten contractors say there will be no recovery in 2010 as part of the "2010 National Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Forecast"...




Acceptable Use Policy
blog comments powered by Disqus

what's wrong here?

What's Wrong Here?

Feb 4, 2010 5:06 PM

Whats Wrong Here?

Jan 21, 2010 4:40 PM

What's Wrong Here?

Jan 7, 2010 12:47 PM

View all What's Wrong Here?

product of the week

Enclosures

February 8, 2010

Enclosures

View all 2010 Products of the Week

Shocking Stats

54
More Industry Statistics

Recent Comments

More...




Professionals provide answers to your questions. Become an expert!



EC&M TV

Arlington CED1 Entrance Hoods

The Scoop Series CED Entrance Plates and Hoods are reversible, non-metallic, single and two-gang versions...

Southwire's 2009 Cable Innovation Road Show

Gain years worth of insight with Southwire’s 2009 Cable Innovation Road Show with Grounding Seminar!

Listen
Sizing Gen-Sets: Facts, Hints, and Good Judgment
Listen

The complexities of today’s commercial or industrial facility, with their equipment environment of linear and nonlinear loads, places a whole new light on sizing engine-generator sets.

Arc Mitigation - A Total System Approach
There’s no question the risk of arc flash hazards is real in the electrical industry. What many don’t always realize is the impact in business interruption from such events typically far outweighs the physical damage to equipment. View this On Demand Webinar!

Implementing an Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure that's Built to Last
This webinar explores the key benefits of implementing a robust complete, end-to-end Industrial Ethernet solution – from cabling and connectivity, to active components and associated hardware. View this On Demand Webinar!

resources

product info icon

product info

tradeshow icon

tradeshow

research icon

research

rss icon

rss

Browse Back Issues

Browse Back Issues