A Squeaky Clean Conversation: Ep. 80: Aligning Customer & Utility Interests: Lessons from PG&E’s Shortcomings 

On the 80th episode of the podcast, we brought on reporter Katherine Blunt from The Wall Street Journal to unearth the issues that arise when a utility neglects grid maintenance and community resilience in pursuit of profits. We covered how a series of regulatory and corporate missteps led to the deadliest wildlife in California’s history.…

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Member Highlight: Sugar Hollow Solar— Helping to Grow the Clean Energy Workforce of Tomorrow 

NCSEA had the opportunity to sit down with Clary Franko, Chief Operating Officer at Sugar Hollow Solar, to learn more about its leadership growing North Carolina’s rooftop solar market. Specifically, we learned about Sugar Hollow’s priorities in workforce development through its participation in the Steps4Growth program.  A Sugar Hollow Solar rooftop installation in the mountains of…

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Member Highlight: Lucas Tax + Energy Consulting’s Uncommon Work in Clean Energy 

We talked with Randy Lucas, founder of Lucas Tax + Energy Consulting, about his company’s unique approach to helping clients take advantage of tax credits to become more sustainable. Lucas describes his team as “knowledge-preneurs,” providing education and guidance on available incentives. Lucas, formerly the chair of NCSEA’s Board of Directors, has been a leader…

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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.   …

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2023 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,…

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NC 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…

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Dr. 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…

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Dr. 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…

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Q&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…

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