A Duke Energy subsidiary announced that it recently filed to be a certified solar lessor with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to provide service to non-residential customers

In a filing with the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Duke Energy is seeking to build, own and operate on-site solar facilities that will allow non-residential customers to access solar energy without a large upfront investment.

Duke Energy Clean Energy Resources (DECER), a non-regulated affiliate of Duke Energy, will build, own and operate on-site solar facilities that will allow customers to access renewable energy without a large upfront investment. Duke said that DECER is not financially supported by either Duke Energy Carolinas or Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy's operating companies in the Carolinas.

"Through DECER, we will be competing to provide customers a turnkey solar solution to meet their renewable energy goals, while managing the ongoing operations and maintenance of the facility," said Rob Caldwell, president, Duke Energy Renewables and Distributed Energy Technology.

Caldwell added that DECER will target businesses, and will mainly use local solar construction and maintenance companies to work on projects.

Under DECER's offering, companies can negotiate for solar facilities up to 1 megawatt of capacity. The agreement will have a term of up to 20 years. Customers will be able to use 100 percent of the electrical output of the facilities and be eligible for any rebates and net-metering options offered by Duke Energy. DECER will handle all the ongoing maintenance of the facilities.

The ability to offer such services was included in last year's Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina law – also known as HB 589.

Before beginning operation in North Carolina, DECER must receive approval from the NCUC.

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