North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 32 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 131 — Reenact Solar Energy Tax Credit.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 34 sponsors

    3 primary, 31 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (32 D · 1 I · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

82 added · 81 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 131 now includes a section specifying the financial limits for renewable energy property based on its purpose—whether for business or nonbusiness use. This change clarifies the caps on incentives for different types of solar and geothermal energy equipment, which could help homeowners better understand the potential benefits when installing such systems. By distinguishing between business and nonbusiness uses, the bill aims to promote more effective adoption of renewable energy technologies, ultimately supporting sustainability efforts in the community.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 131 Short Title:
131 Feb 13, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40093-MCf-10 Short Title:
Representative Buansi.
Representatives Buansi, Harrison, Price, and Longest (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REENACT A SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 18, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REENACT A SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
Renewable energy property Qualifying solar energy equipment is placed in service for a business purpose if the useful energy generated by the property *DRH40093-MCf-10* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 equipment is offered for sale or is used on-site for a purpose other than providing energy to a residence.
Renewable energy property Qualifying solar energy equipment is placed in *H131-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 service for a business purpose if the useful energy generated by the property equipment is offered for sale or is used on-site for a purpose other than providing energy to a residence.
– A taxpayer is eligible for the delayed sunset provided by subsection (f)or(g)ofthis sectionifthetaxpayermakes atimelyapplication fortheextension, pays theapplication fee, and meets both ofthefollowing conditions on orbeforeJanuary1, 2016:
– A taxpayer is eligible for the delayed sunset provided bysubsection (f)or(g)of this sectionifthetaxpayermakes atimelyapplication fortheextension, pays theapplication fee, and meets both ofthefollowingconditions onorbeforeJanuary1, 2016:
A taxpayer must provide the documentation required under this subsection to the Department on orbeforeMarch 1, 2016, to verifythatthetaxpayermeets theminimum percentageofincurred costs and partial construction required to be eligible for the sunset extension:
Page 2 House Bill 131-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 A taxpayer must provide the documentation required under this subsection to the Department on orbeforeMarch 1, 2016, to verifythat thetaxpayermeets theminimum percentageof incurred costs and partial construction required to be eligible for the sunset extension:
Page 2 DRH40093-MCf-10 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) A written certification signed by the taxpayer that, prior to January 1, 2016, at least the minimum percentage of the physical construction of the project was completed and that at least the minimum percentage of the total cost of the project was incurred.
(1) A written certification signed by the taxpayer that, prior to January 1, 2016, at least the minimum percentage of the physical construction of the project was completed and that at least the minimum percentage of the total cost of the project was incurred.
(2) A notarized copy of a written report prepared by an independent engineer duly licensed in the State of North Carolina with expertise in the design and construction of installations of renewable energy property stating that at least the minimum percentage of the physical construction of the project was completed prior to January 1, 2016.
(2) A notarized copyof a written report prepared byan independent engineer duly licensed in the State of North Carolina with expertise in the design and construction of installations of renewable energy property stating that at least the minimum percentage of the physical construction of the project was completed prior to January 1, 2016.
DRH40093-MCf-10 Page 3
House Bill 131-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (31)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 131?
HB 131 is sponsored by Brian Turner (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic), James Roberson (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), B. Ray Jeffers (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Laura Budd (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), and Beth Helfrich (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 131?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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