Posts by Alex Clingman
NC Utilities Commission’s Carbon Plan Order
The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued its first Carbon Plan order on December 30, 2022, after more than a year of proceedings. The process was directed by HB951, which required NCUC to take “all reasonable steps” to achieve 70 percent carbon emissions reductions from 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The following article,…
Read MoreNCSEA’s 2022 End of Year Review
2022 was a big year for North Carolina and the growth of the clean energy sector. We saw an unprecedented amount of federal funding, historic private investment announcements in the state, and a groundswell of momentum created through various executive orders and regulatory actions. The year was a busy one for NCSEA— we expanded our…
Read MoreMember Highlight: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co Leading the Way for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
This article features NCSEA member, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, and a look into a few of its industry leading sustainability/clean energy initiatives in Mills River, NC. Innovation and quality have remained at the core of Sierra Nevada’s business model as part of its 40 plus year history. This continual pursuit of innovation has also led…
Read MoreMaking Energy Work: Governor Cooper’s Office Spurring a Clean Energy Transition
Governor Cooper announces Executive Order 80 in October 2018 (Photo Credit: NC Building Performance Association) NCSEA is gearing up for its annual Making Energy Work (MEW) conference taking place in Raleigh, NC October 25-27. As a reminder, this event offers an opportunity to delve into the policies driving the future of clean energy in North…
Read MoreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Julio Rovi, Leading International Clean Energy and Efficiency Efforts
Collaboratively Authored By Jessica Reid Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15. NCSEA celebrates diversity in the clean energy industry and beyond, and as part of this ongoing focus, we would like to elevate the story of clean energy leader and NCSEA Board Member, Julio Rovi. Julio Rovi has been a…
Read MoreCelebrating National Clean Energy Week
NCSEA would like to celebrate National Clean Energy Week (September 26 to 30) in light of all the exciting progress that has been made in our state over the past year. This year also comes with a proclamation from Governor Roy Cooper dedicating this week as North Carolina’s Clean Energy Week. This blog recognizes the…
Read MoreMember Highlight: Sustain Charlotte Connects Residents with a Cleaner, More Vibrant Future
Collaboratively Authored by Lauren Sawyers of Sustain Charlotte This blog features the impactful work that NCSEA member Sustain Charlotte engages in to achieve its mission of creating a more sustainable future for Charlotte-area residents, focusing on transportation and mobility, the economy, buildings and development, and social equity. Overview of Sustain Charlotte Sustain Charlotte is a…
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act: A Big Boost for Clean Energy in North Carolina
This article discusses the Inflation Reduction Act, the single largest investment in clean energy in the nation’s history, and its implications for North Carolina. This far-reaching legislation was signed into law by the President in August after a long series of negotiations in the US Senate. NCSEA celebrates the news and outlines below how this…
Read MoreA Lower-Cost, Lower-Carbon Plan
After Duke Energy filed its proposed carbon plan with the NC Utilities Commission on May 16, clean energy advocates were given 60 days to digest the nearly 900-page document and prepare other options. For a refresher on interpretations and analysis of Duke’s proposed plan, check out this article. On July 20, North Carolina Sustainable Energy…
Read MorePlugging in: An Update on the Clean Transportation Plan
Under Executive Order (EO) 246, Governor Cooper established a target of 1.25 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road in North Carolina by 2030. Within that EO, the Governor directed the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to create a Clean Transportation Plan no later than April 2023 outlining recommendations to reach the ZEV targets. This…
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