Southern Energy Management

☀️ Join us on our webinar on Tuesday, October 6th at 6pm!

If you’ve been curious about your high energy bills or net metering updates in North Carolina, there's an event for that! Our Co-Owner Graham Alexander will be diving into Duke Energy bills, net metering, leasing, and answering any questions you might have. Sign up to reserve your seat!
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August recap from our solar + builder field teams! Swipe for summer sun, solar, rainbows, furry and human friends.☀️

Next up in our solar powered school series: Willow Oak Montessori!

Students are back in school and some schools are powering their learning with clean energy! By adding 210 solar panels to their building they will harness enough clean energy to offset over 190,000 lbs of CO₂! This is equivalent to:

• Powering 11 student's homes for a year
• Planting 1,400 trees
• 225,840 miles driven to school by parents

We love seeing schools turn their rooftops into another opportunity to teach, lead, and invest in clean energy!

🍃 Sustainable is attainable.

Duke Street Cottages is a collection of Zero Energy Ready Homes right near downtown Granite Falls, NC. Certified under the DOE's Efficient New Homes Program by pairing energy efficiency with solar.

Plus, these homes are designed to be affordable and high performing. Quality, healthy living spaces that homeowners love and can afford.

We were honored to be one of the building partners and want to give a big shoutout to for their work to bring this project to life!

☀️ It's back to school season, so we figured it's the perfect time to highlight our solar powered schools!

First up, is Lyons Farm Elementary in Durham, NC. By adding 210 solar panels to their building they will harness enough clean energy to offset over 200,000 lbs of CO₂! This is equivalent to:

• Powering 14 student's homes for a year
• Planting 1,500 trees
• 236,053 miles driven to school by parents

We're so proud to be a part of this investment into clean energy in action! Way to go lions! 🦁👏

Terwilliger Pappas Pappas exemplifies human and planet centered design through Solis Midtown. By achieving NGBS Silver and Fitwel's WELLNESS badge, the project's infrastructure actively promotes healthy living for residents.

Read more about Solis Midtown's journey here:

Case Study: Solis Midtown Learn how Solis Midtown, a Charlotte landmark, achieved NGBS Silver, Fitwel two-star, and Green+ WELLNESS certifications for healthy living.

You can still lock in up to $9,000 from Duke Energy's PowerPair program.

PowerPair is for solar + battery storage together. That means lower electric bills and backup power when the grid goes down. Here's the catch: PowerPair is first-come, first-served, and spots are filling up.

✅ If you're in Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) territory, including the Triad, Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Durham, or just west of Raleigh, there's still room, but not for long.
☑️ DEP (Duke Energy Progress) territory is already at capacity.

Getting solar + battery storage takes time from design to application, so waiting could mean leaving money on the table. Reach out and get a quote! ☀️

PowerPair North Carolina Solar Plus Battery Rebate Homeowners who are Duke Energy customers that install a new solar plus battery system in North Carolina are eligible for a rebate of up to $9,000.

Hurricane season is approaching in NC, so what's the best way to keep the power on?

The two options most homeowners weigh:

• Generator (familiar, but noisy and maintenance-heavy)
• Battery backup: Tesla Powerwall 3 or FranklinWH aPower2 (quieter, cleaner, and pairs with solar)

Both work. The right choice depends on your home, your budget, and how much upkeep you're willing to take on.

Start with our blog post breaking down the pros and cons! 👇

Solar Battery vs. Generator: Best Backup Choice? Explore whether a solar battery or generator fits your backup needs. Understand the differences and make an informed decision.