Making Energy Work: Building a Sustainable Energy Economy in the Southeast

Topic: Workforce Development (5)

Sencera 35-MW Solar Manufacturing Facility To Provide 65 jobs in NC

Friday July 11, 2008 9:27 AM
In response to NCSEA's collaborative work to create a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard law in North Carolina, our State's clean energy markets are now developing rapidly.  Sencera International Corporation's recent announcement to build a thin-film solar manufacturing facility in NC is just the most recent example.  Read several stories on this below:

http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53021&src=rss
"Sencera International Corporation announced that it plans to invest US $36.8 million in a new manufacturing plant in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company said that the plan was made possible in part by a US $62,000 One North Carolina Fund grant as well as local incentives from the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County."

http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2008/07/07/daily6.html
"Sencera International Corp. will invest $36.8 million to build a solar-module factory in Mecklenburg County.  The company, which develops devices that convert solar energy into electricity, expects to create 65 jobs here over the next three years.  Salaries will vary by job type, but the average annual wage will be $73,462, not including benefits. Mecklenburg County’s average annual wage is $48,724."

http://www.newsobserver.com/business/nc/story/1134074.html
"RALEIGH - A solar-panel company will create 65 jobs and invest more than $36 million in the next three years to build a factory in Mecklenburg County."

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS32590+08-Jul-2008+BW20080708
"Sencera International Corporation, a manufacturer of thin film solar (photovoltaic) modules is expanding in Charlotte. The company plans to invest $36.8 million and create 65 jobs during the next three years. It was made possible in part by a $62,000 One North Carolina Fund grant as well as local incentives from the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County."

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Context: Economic Development, Electricity, Finance and Investment, North Carolina, Public Policy, Solar, South Carolina, Southeast, Workforce Development

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Bill Establishing US $650 Million Energy Fund

Friday July 11, 2008 9:24 AM
http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53023&src=rss

 

"Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell on Wednesday signed a new law that will establish a fund that could save both families and small businesses money on their energy bills by supporting investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation."

 

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Context: Animal Waste, Biomass, Consumer news, Economic Development, Education, Efficiency, Electricity, Geothermal, Green Building, Hydro Power, People Power, Politics, Public Policy, Solar, Wind, Workforce Development

'Green' cities pop up around the globe

Thursday July 3, 2008 12:58 PM
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_tech/~3/324900909/index.html

 

"From the simplest methods to the most technologically advanced, the strategies employed around the world to be more environmentally friendly and reduce reliance on fossil fuels are as varied as the people that inhabit the planet."
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Context: Building Sciences, Consumer news, Economic Development, Education, Efficiency, Electricity, Finance and Investment, Green Building, Hydro Power, People Power, Solar, Transportation, Wind, Workforce Development

Sensus to expand, hire more workers

Thursday July 3, 2008 12:41 PM
http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1128927.html

 

"Sensus Metering Systems is expanding its headquarters in North Raleigh and plans to hire 40 workers."

 

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Context: Economic Development, Electricity, North Carolina, Utilities, Workforce Development

NABCEP Application Deadline * IS THIS WEEK* for September 13th PV and Solar Thermal Exams

Wednesday July 2, 2008 8:22 AM
http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52943&src=rss

 

"The Next NABCEP Solar PV and Solar Thermal Installer Certification Exams will be held on September 13, 2008 at various cities across the U.S.A."

 

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Context: Education, Electricity, North Carolina, People Power, Solar, South Carolina, Workforce Development