North Carolina rooftop solar persists despite federal tax credit loss

One year after Republicans eliminated the 30% federal tax credit for residential solar installations, North Carolina rooftop solar companies continue operating amid industry-wide headwinds and uncertainty about the sector's growth trajector

First covered Aug 10, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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4h Canary Media In North Carolina, rooftop solar is alive and well despite headwinds — Stew Miller, who launched his North Carolina rooftop solar company in the 2000s, says there’s “a lot of negativity” in his industry right now — and it’s easy…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-10 (#3)

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