What is the REPs – Renewable Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard?
In 2007, the North Carolina legislature passed a law requiring utilities in the state to generate a portion of their total energy with renewable energy sources, starting at 3 percent in 2012 and growing to 12.5 percent by 2021. An initial solar energy requirement takes effect in 2010. Part of the overall requirement can be met through energy savings achieved through energy-efficiency measures. For more information about saving energy in your home or business, and to sign up for Progress Energy’s energy efficiency programs, customers can go to www.savethewatts.com.
