Neighbor to Neighbor Solar

Low and No-Cost Solar for Qualifying Households

Neighbor to Neighbor Solar launched in 2021 and exists to provide no-cost solar energy systems to income-qualified Buncombe County residents with a focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) households. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Installations will be completed by Asheville-based Sugar Hollow Solar. Click here for more information.

Contact Summer Winkler at [email protected] or 828-222-0314 for questions or inquires.

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Neighbor to Neighbor Solar se lanzó en 2021 y existe para proporcionar sistemas de energía solar sin costo a los residentes del condado de Buncombe con ingresos calificados, con un enfoque a los hogares de negros, nativos americanos y personas de color (BIPOC). Este programa está financiado por American Rescue Plan Act. (ARPA) Las instalaciones serán completadas por la empresa, Sugar Hollow Solar de Asheville.

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In order to qualify for the Neighbor to Neighbor program, a household must meet the following qualifications: 

  • Be a homeowner within Buncombe County (Please note: This program is not available for mobile homes at this time. You may qualify for free weatherization through Energy Savers Network.)
  • Be served by Duke Energy 
  • Make below 200% of FPG based on 2022 income and household size complete including taxable and nontaxable income* 
  • Have a roof 15 years or younger with priority given to roofs 10 years or younger 
  • Self identify as not having $50,000 in savings including retirement balance

1 person household:      $29,160
2 person household:      $39,440
3 person household:      $49,720
4 person household:      $60,000
5 person household:      $70,280
6 person household:      $80,560
7 person household:      $90,840
8 person household:      $101,120

*The levels above reflect 2023 Federal Poverty Levels

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