Episode
Solar power hour: grappling with the grid, plus new energy in home rooftop panel industry
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- Due South
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- May 7, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3026
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Summary
0:01:00 Solar power's ever-changing role in North Carolina's energy grid North Carolina was once an emerging national leader on the solar power front. But disincentives, policy changes and a hold on new projects have changed the solar power landscape. A conversation about energy costs and possible solutions for the future. Liz McLaughlin , climate change reporter, WRAL Matt Abele , Executive Director, NC Sustainable Energy Association 0:33:00 Reflecting on residential solar panels Residential solar panels are becoming more common on rooftops in North Carolina. But they are still a big financial stretch for most people. Leoneda Inge talks with a couple who got panels installed several years ago about how they look back on their decision. And, the president of a local solar panel company joins the conversation to talk credits, incentives, and the nuts and bolts of home solar power systems. Dan and Saritha Vermeer , residential solar panel customers Karl Stupka , President and Chief Operations Officer, NC Solar Now