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KEY FACTS: Federal Economic Stimulus

On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the $789.5 billion "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act," which includes the nation's largest investment to date in clean energy, energy efficiency and green jobs. More than $80 billion in

NCSEA 's Charlotte Region Networking Reception & Fundraiser a Huge Success!

NCSEA's Networking Reception & Fundraiser in Charlotte on June 23 was a huge success! The reception brought together over 250 of the Charlotte region's top energy, economic development, finance and community leaders who are playing a leading role in developing our clean energy economy, as well

2009 Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Industry Census

Last year through the work of NCSEA, North Carolina became the third state in the nation to quantify and track our state's renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses and jobs. And now, it's that time again! Through the end of June, NCSEA will conduct an online survey of our state's more than

3/31/09 Net Metering Ruling by the NC Utilities Commission

On March 31, 2009, the NC Utilities Commission issued their much anticipated Order changing North Carolina's "Net Metering Policy," which will become effective June 1, 2009. NCSEA's initial analysis of the Order identifies the following (minor) hard fought victories, which are listed

Cree CEO, Institute for Emerging Issues & NCSEA Announce Energy Policy Recommendations for NC

In early 2008, the Institute for Emerging Issues held its annual forum, "North Carolina's Energy Futures: Realizing A State of Opportunity," which focused on our state's new energy economy. After the forum, IEI along with NCSEA, NC's regional economic development partnerships, the

Green Jobs Reports & Information

North Carolina's renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses employ
more than 6,400 and are expected to grow dramatically. Click here for recent green
jobs reports released by NCSEA and other organizations.
www.energync.org/greenjobs

NCSEA Announces New Renewable Energy Business Network in NC

NCSEA is excited to announce the arrival of a local chapter of the Renewable Energy Business Network (REBN), a national organization promoting renewable energy and cleantech enterprises. REBN has chapters in 10 US cities and brings together business professionals with an interest

NC's Sustainable Energy Businesses Are Ready for Stimulus Funds

In response to the $787 billion federal economic stimulus package and possible legislative action by the NC General Assembly, NCSEA surveyed renewable energy and energy efficiency companies across our state regarding their “shovel-ready” projects, which could create additional

2008 Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Industry Census

On November 12, 2008, NCSEA released two new reports, which detail the economic impact of the new energy economy in North Carolina. The findings are published in the "NC Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Industry Census 2008” and “Economic Analysis of the NC

A Citizen's Guide: The NC Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard

In a historic stroke of the pen on August 20, 2007, Governor Mike Easley signed Senate Bill 3 and North Carolina became the 25th state – and the first in the Southeast—to enact a mandatory renewable energy and energy efficiency portfolio standard (REPS) into law. The new law – ...
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