Posts by Hannah Budds
C-PACE Financing Authorized by the NC Legislature Represents an Exciting Opportunity for the State
Due to a recent clean energy win at the legislature, North Carolina’s commercial property owners will soon have access to a key financing mechanism for energy-saving improvements through the authorization of Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE). With the passage of Senate Bill 802 by the N.C. General Assembly in late June and Gov. Roy…
Read MoreAdvancing Consumer Protection within North Carolina’s Solar Industry
The Importance of Protecting Residential Solar Consumers Over the past few years, North Carolina has witnessed a rapid expansion in the solar industry. While utility-scale solar comprises most of the state’s installed capacity, 95% of the total number of installed systems are residential. Given the development of this market segment, it is vital that consumers…
Read MoreRiza Jenkins: Empowering an Equitable Clean Energy Transition
We recently had the chance to chat with Riza Jenkins, NCSEA’s newly appointed board chair and the first Black woman to hold this position on the board. As Principal at her company The Azir Group and Vice President of Asset Management at PurEnergy, Riza has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to business development…
Read MoreMore Than 80% of North Carolina Clean Energy Adopters Experience Significant Reductions in Energy Bills
With information on clean energy ownership coming from such a broad range of sources, it can be difficult to determine the actual economic benefits of purchasing a solar system, an electric vehicle (EV), or another clean energy technology for your home. However, there is increasing evidence indicating the value of clean energy, including data from…
Read MoreClean Energy Contributes Billions to North Carolina’s Economy
Did you know that North Carolina experienced $1.2 billion in renewable energy investment in 2022, which is 41 times the $29.8 million of investment seen in 2007? Throughout the state, there is evidence of the clean energy transition everywhere you look. From the widespread growth of utility-scale solar, to the ongoing buildout of electric vehicle…
Read MoreLeading with Joy and Passion: Dr. Rita L. Joyner and the Future of Women In Clean Energy
For anyone lucky enough to hear the phrase “Happy WICE Wednesday!” from the one and only Dr. Rita L. Joyner (“Dr. J”), there is a special sense of belonging that comes from these few words. Founded in 2018, Women In Clean Energy (WICE) provides opportunities for both personal and professional development in a welcoming community…
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