Archive for May 2016
ACTION ALERT: Contact Senators TODAY with concerns on H169
Last Thursday, the Senate began consideration of a new, comprehensive “regulatory reform” bill (HB169), which includes several concerning energy-related items. This bill could be voted on by the full Senate as early as this afternoon. The primary concern is Section 3.2 (Lines 10-13 of Page 8 of H169 4th Edition) which repeals the requirements state agencies…
Read MoreAdvancing Clean Energy with Untapped Resources
By Larry D. Yon, II and Dr. Robert J. Brown Can a socially diverse and inclusive clean energy ecosystem be the missing link to addressing our world’s greatest environmental, economic and community concerns? This thought piece will explore the impact of increasing diversity and inclusion of thought and action…
Read MoreNCSEA Celebrates DOE Announcement of Solar Ready Vets Program at Ft. Bragg
The NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) applauds yesterday’s US Department of Energy announcement of five new Solar Ready Vets training programs, including a program at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, NC with Fayetteville Technical Community College as the training provider. NCSEA worked with the Energy Department, the NC Military Business Center, and Fayetteville Technical Community College to connect…
Read MoreAction Alert: Bill to Add Onerous Fees, Regulations on Renewable Energy Industry & Limit Private Property Rights
ACTION ALERT: Senate Bill 843 It’s hard to believe that in a state which was just voted #3 for business, you’d see a bill adding 10 pages of new permitting regulations to a thriving North Carolina industry. Senate Bill 843 was filed yesterday by Senator Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) and Senator Andrew Brock (R-Davie), and seeks to bring renewable…
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