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Member 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 MoreA Squeaky Clean Conversation with Representative John Szoka: Episode 77: Conserving the Clean Energy Future
On Episode 77 of the Squeaky Clean Energy podcast, Representative John Szoka reflects on his time in the NC General Assembly and how clean energy became part of his legacy in the state. He talks about his evolution from a non-supporter to a champion of the clean energy industry. Rep. Szoka stresses the importance of…
Read MoreNCSEA Statement and Remembrance of Dr. Bob Koger
Former and current Advanced Energy staff members gather at the Making Energy Work conference. Included in this photo are current NCSEA staff members and Advanced Energy alumni Karen Gardner, Arlene Brown, Ward Lenz, and Kristi Matthews. North Carolina’s energy community, along with many others across the nation, are mourning the loss of a titan in…
Read MoreMember Highlight: Eagle Solar and Light Expands Solar Energy Access to North Carolina Tribal Community
This feature is part of NCSEA’s celebration of Native American Heritage Month and our ongoing focus on diversity in clean energy. We had the opportunity to talk with Laura Combs, from Eagle Solar and Light, to learn more about the company’s efforts within equity, diversity, & inclusion (ED&I) to develop a presence in marginalized and…
Read MoreMember Highlight: Appalachian State University Unveils Boone’s First Electric Bus
NCSEA member Appalachian State University made significant progress in the pursuit of clean transportation by unveiling the town’s first electric bus on September 28, 2022. The news came days after Governor Cooper dedicated the week (September 26-30) as North Carolina’s Clean Energy Week. Electrifying the Fleet AppalCart, the High Country’s community bus system, has partnered…
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 MoreMember Highlight: Ceres Drives Clean Energy Economy and Policy in NC
Collaboratively Authored by Alex Clingman NCSEA spoke with Michael Callan, Mel Mackin, Maren Mahoney, and Adam Vaccaro to learn more about how Ceres is changing the clean energy landscape for investors and companies in North Carolina. Since 1989, Ceres has been a leading force in promoting economic and social change through advocacy of corporate sustainability…
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 MoreA Squeaky Clean Conversation: Episode 76: From the Ground Up – Better Plans to Achieve a Carbon-Free 2050
On a recent episode of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, host Matt Abele sat down with a group of carbon plan intervenors to discuss more cost-effective pathways to achieve meaningful emissions reductions in North Carolina. Tyler Norris of Cypress Creek Renewables, David Neal of the Southern Environmental Law Center, and Adrienne Mouton-Henderson of the Clean…
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…
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