Archive for March 2023
Dr. Gloria Shealey: Be Bold and Be Brave in the Energy Space
We recently talked with Dr. Gloria Shealey, President and CEO of The Daniele Company, to learn about her experience with sustainable construction and advice for women in the energy field. This feature is part of NCSEA’s celebration of Women’s History Month and our ongoing initiative to elevate exemplary individuals across the clean energy community. …
Read More2023 Update on Net Metering in North Carolina
Solar Choice Net Metering is the future of Solar in North Carolina. from NC Sustainable Energy Asso Last week, the NC Utilities Commission issued a long-awaited order determining the future of compensation for rooftop solar customers in North Carolina. Given the significant changes this decision poses to our rooftop solar installers, customers, and interested stakeholders,…
Read MoreSusan Munroe: Engaging with Local Communities to Advance Renewable Energy
We had the chance to sit down with Susan Munroe, Community Engagement Manager of Offshore Wind Carolina Long Bay at TotalEnergies, to learn about how she’s engaging local residents across the state in the clean energy transition. This feature is part of NCSEA’s celebration of Women’s History Month and our ongoing focus on elevating exemplary…
Read MoreNC Utilities Commission Issues Partial Approval of Rooftop Solar Settlement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 27, 2022 Media Contacts: Matt Abele, NC Sustainable Energy Association, mattabele@energync.org Kathleen Sullivan, Southern Environmental Law Center, ksullivan@selcnc.org NC Utilities Commission Issues Partial Approval of Rooftop Solar Settlement Order Approves Time-of-Use Rates and Denies Incentives, Leaving More to Be Desired for Rooftop Solar Customers in the State RALEIGH, N.C. – Recently, the NC Utilities…
Read MoreDr. Deb Wojcik: Lifelong Learning to Create Cleantech Connections
Dr. Deb Wojcik is the Director of the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster, a Raleigh-based nonprofit organization that brings together industry, academia, government, and other nonprofits to advance the cleantech economy. She works to understand the needs of stakeholders to facilitate clean energy innovation and adoption of clean energy technologies. We talked with her for…
Read MoreDr. Henry McKoy: Soaring Toward an Equitable Future
NCSEA is excited to feature Dr. Henry McKoy, Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the United States Department of Energy. This feature is part of NCSEA’s ongoing focus on elevating exemplary members of the clean energy community. A Career Path Focused on Community Impact Dr. Henry McKoy grew up…
Read MoreQ&A: Unfolding Duke Energy’s Proposed Customer-Facing Programs with NCSEA Regulatory Counsel, Ethan Blumenthal
Towards the end of January 2023, Duke Energy filed proposals for its new customer clean energy programs at the NC Utilities Commission. This came after multiple months of stakeholder convenings comprised of numerous advocates, large customers and manufacturers, municipalities, and many others with an interest in seeing the expansion of programs designed for users with…
Read MoreMiriam Makhyoun: Ushering in Data-Backed Solutions for the Electricity Market of Tomorrow
We recently sat down with Miriam Makhyoun, CEO of EQ Research, to learn more about her career path in clean energy. This feature is part of NCSEA’s celebration of Women’s History Month and our ongoing initiative to elevate exemplary individuals across the clean energy community. An Evolving Career in Cleaner Energy Miriam Makhyoun focuses on…
Read MoreMozine Lowe: Educating an Inspired Clean Energy Future
We recently sat down with Mozine Lowe, Executive Director at the Center for Energy Education, to discuss the role of education and outreach to include more rural communities in the clean energy conversation. This feature is part of NCSEA’s celebration of Women’s History Month and our ongoing focus on elevating exemplary individuals across the clean…
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