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MoNiqueka Smith: Blooming Where She Was Planted
We recently sat down with MoNiqueka Smith, Legal Regulatory Manager at Duke Energy to learn more about her career path and what excites her about the future of energy in North Carolina. This feature is part of NCSEA’s celebration of Black History Month and our ongoing focus on elevating women and diversity in clean energy. …
Read MoreNC 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 MoreA Squeaky Clean Conversation: Episode 79: #InflationReductionAct – Getting the Funds to Those Who Need It Most
“People deserve to come home and rest in places where their lungs are not taxed and where their children and elders get to breathe clean air and recoup from the work they’re doing every day.” -Odetta MacLeish-White, Director of Georgia Initiatives at the Center for Community Progress In Fall 2022, NCSEA went to Atlanta for…
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 MoreA Squeaky Clean Conversation: Episode 78: The Big Fix—A Citizen’s Guide to Carbon Neutrality
On Episode 78 of the Squeaky Clean Energy podcast, Justin Gillis of The New York Times and Hal Harvey of Energy Innovation talk about their new book, The Big Fix: 7 Practical Steps to Save Our Planet. In the conversation, the authors highlight inspirational carbon emission reduction stories at the state and local levels and…
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 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…
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