About NCSEA
Mission Statement
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association works to ensure a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in North Carolina through education, public policy and economic development.
Who We Are
Founded in 1978, NCSEA is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization of individuals, businesses, government and non-profits interested in North Carolina's sustainable energy future. Located in Raleigh, but active throughout the state, NCSEA is the only non-profit in North Carolina devoted to leading public policy change and driving market development in ways that will create green jobs in a new energy economy.
NCSEA knows that it takes much more than one program, policy or group to achieve a sustainable energy future and economy for North Carolina, which is why we work with NCSEA members, government officials, business leaders, communities, partner organizations and the general public. We believe the key to success is through removing policy barriers to market development, advocating for policies that will lead to a sustainable energy future, and educating North Carolinians about sustainable energy - all of which will help the industry grow.
History
NCSEA was founded on February 15, 1978 as the NC Solar Energy Association "to further solar energy and related arts, sciences, and technologies with concern for the ecologic, social, and economic fabric of the state." A lot has changed since then, including our name (2003), our mission (2004), and certainly our size.
For more than 30 years, NCSEA has been a leader in shaping North Carolina's commitment to renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building and addressing global climate change. NCSEA's expert team of staff, volunteers and Board of Directors are working for all North Carolinians at the forefront of energy policy to create an informed base of energy consumers and voters and to facilitate sustainable energy market development.
NCSEA is also a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES).
Click here to view NCSEA's 2010 Annual Report.
Click here to view NCSEA's most recent IRS Form 990