From the NO (Progress Energy will offer solar benefit):
Progress Energy's residential customers may soon receive $1,000 to help pay to install solar water heaters in their homes.
The N.C. Utilities Commission approved the energy conservation program Tuesday.
The Raleigh-based electric utility will offer the incentives to 150 people throughout its service area in the state as part of a pilot project. Progress will run the pilot program for two years to measure its effectiveness in achieving energy savings. The company will also assess whether the amount of the incentive attracts participants.
The folks at Progress Energy must've stayed at the Holiday Inn Express last night!
