Rocky Mount Public Utilities has implemented a Renewable Energy Policy. This policy will give customers the opportunity to generate energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar power. The City will pay the customer for electricity generated from their renewable energy source at 2.461¢/kWh. Customers may also be eligible for credits from NC Green Power of 15¢/kWh.

The Renewable Energy Policy was designed to encourage customers to install renewable sources of energy. New Construction and retrofit projects for residential and small commercial electric customers are eligible. Residential customers can generate up to 10kW and small commercial properties can generate up to 100 kW. A utility representative will be available to walk customers through the process to ensure that all steps are completed and all local, state, and federal regulations are met.

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Harnessing clean energy sources is essential to creating a clean energy future. As the demand for more energy continues to grow so does the need to build generation facilities. Renewable energy sources offer ways to avoid building expensive generation facilities, depleting finite resources and creating a clean energy source. Using renewable energy is not only good for the environment, but it is helpful to local economies and creates jobs where systems have been installed. It also aids in stabilizing fuel supplies, and cost, helps reduce dependence on foreign energy sources, and helps improve regional air quality.

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