Posts by Alex Clingman
Celebrating 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 Spotlight: 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…
Read MoreDuke Energy’s Proposed Carbon Plan: NCSEA’s Initial Analysis & Considerations for a Clean Energy Future
Duke Energy filed its proposed Carbon Plan with the NC Utilities Commission on May 16. This article provides a preliminary analysis of the proposed plan, including projected deadlines, methodologies, and assumptions. Stay tuned for more information and a deeper dive in the coming weeks. Check out this NCSEA article for additional context on the stakeholder…
Read MoreDriving Forces in NC: Investing Volkswagen Mitigation Program Funds into Equal Access of Electric Vehicles & Charging Infrastructure
This feature highlights the importance of including low-to- moderate income households and underserved communities in the process of decarbonizing North Carolina’s transportation sector. In particular, the article focuses on the implications that recent funding and state mandates have on these communities. A broader discussion on the topic can be found in this NCSEA article. The…
Read MoreHighland Brewing: Committed to Sustainability & Quality from the Beginning
This article features the story of Highland Brewing and its dedication to quality and sustainability for nearly three decades. Learn more about the role of clean energy in NC while enjoying a pint from Asheville’s first brewery at NCSEA’s Clean Energy in the Mountains event on May 19, 2022! Highland’s 324kW DC solar array nestled…
Read MoreThe Road to Decarbonization: Electrifying NC’s Transportation Sector
NCSEA was thrilled to host our first in-person event in nearly two years after the recent pandemic put a pause on face-to-face gatherings. On March 24, attendees spent an engaging evening discussing the budding electric vehicle (EV) market in North Carolina. The topics of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I), cross-sector collaboration, and education were all…
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