Piedmont-focused planning worksheet for NC homeowners. This web edition is free; an expanded printable Payhip workbook is prepared but not published without owner approval.
Your project snapshot
- County & city (permits vary — Charlotte metro vs rural foothills)
- Roof age, material, and last inspection date
- Utility provider (Duke Carolinas vs Progress vs co-op)
- Planned projects in next 24 months (roof, solar, HVAC, electrical)
NC incentive touchpoints
- Federal solar tax credit eligibility (confirm with CPA)
- HEAR rebate portal status for your state program
- NC property tax exclusion for solar (separate from ITC)
- Utility efficiency rebates (heat pump water heater, etc.)
Contractor vetting (NC)
- NCLBGC license lookup for general/roofing scope
- NCBEEC for electrical; PHFS board for plumbing/HVAC
- Three itemized quotes with tear-off and permit lines
- Storm chaser red flags after Piedmont hail events
Budget & sequencing notes
- Roof calculator range with NC labor multiplier
- Solar ROI only after roof decision locked
- Financing comparison — total interest vs monthly payment