North Carolina
UNC-Chapel Hill Energy Efficiency Purchasing Policy
Mandates the consideration of EPA Energy Star certified products when purchasing electricity-consuming equipment.

Waste Reduction Partners - Energy Management Planning
Asheville’s regional energy management plan.

Database of North Carolina Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Includes outlines of financial incentives including corporate tax credit information, green building incentive explanations and personal tax credit qualifications.

State Renewable Energy Standards are Affordable – Union of Concerned Scientists
U.S. Department of Energy study that demonstrates the affordability of state renewable electricity standards.

NC GreenPower
NC GreenPower is an independent, nonprofit organization established to improve North Carolina’s environment through voluntary contributions toward renewable energy. The program offers individuals and businesses to “offset” their electricity produced from fossil fuels by investing $4 in 100 kWh blocks, added to their utility bill.

Utility Savings Initiative
USI is a comprehensive, multi-programmed approach to reduce utility expenditures and resource use in public buildings. The sectors served are state agencies, UNC system institutions and affiliates, community colleges, K-12 public schools and local municipal and county governments.