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DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency)

by N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University

Most comprehensive U.S. rebate database; 2,800+ active policies across all 50 states; free API access for contractors.

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About This Product

DSIRE (established 1995) is operated by N.C. State University and serves 180k+ users monthly. Contains summaries of utility, state, and local policies supporting renewables and energy efficiency. Free searchable database with full API access for developers. Searchable by state and ZIP code. Integrates with tools like ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder. Essential reference for any HVAC contractor managing incentives.

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How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Not available
Free trial
No
Free tier
Yes
Public API
Yes
Deployment
Cloud

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Features
6.5
Support
5.0
Value
8.0
Integrations
8.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Features

24 features confirmed across 8categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Platform & Customization8features

Custom API AccessAPI accessData ExportJSON data format outputDocument ManagementPolicy data sheetsSPARQL EndpointZip Code DatabaseZip code association for all incentivesAnalytics APIGetProgramsByDate API endpointAPI PlaygroundGetPrograms API endpointIncentives APIQuantitative incentive data

Reporting & Analytics5features

AnalyticsUtility Avoided Cost DataReporting50 States quarterly report seriesCreate and Send Reportscustom research and analysisFederal Policy SearchData WarehousingReal-time database access

CRM & Sales3features

Data EnrichmentContact Data Accessdata accessIncentive SearchState PURPA data

Compliance & Safety3features

Code Enforcement TrackingBiweekly legislative and regulatory trackingFederal, State, and Local Incentive Data CoverageState PURPA dataLegislative And Regulatory Tracking

Equipment & Asset Management2features

AHRI SearchFiltering by 124 specific energy technologiesReal-Time Sensor Data Access via APIReal-time data access via API

Invoicing & Payments1feature

Incentive Payment EstimationQuantitative incentive data

Technician Management1feature

Employee Rewards & Recognitionrecognition services

AI & Automation1feature

AI Plan Review

Integrations 3 across 2 categories

Data & Automation 2
HPXML API
Zapier API
Industry-Specific 1
Energy Star Native

Pricing

Model
Free
Starting at
Free
Notes
Free public database. No subscription required. Funded by U.S. DOE and NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
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