A national research firm ranks North Carolina as the most solar-friendly state in the Southeast, and seventh overall nationally.

House Method, a home-services research firm based in Raleigh, recently released its study with state-by-state analyses and findings. 

“North Carolina has for some time enjoyed a ranking towards the top of the national solar leaderboard as a result of strong bipartisan policies allowing the industry to grow and thrive in the state,” said Matt Abele, director of marketing and communications at the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association.

The detailed article includes a description of the criteria applied and other information on methodology.