Blog
Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
This feature is part of NCSEA’s ongoing focus on diversity in clean energy and the importance of creating an accessible, affordable future for all. In this article, we highlight some of the notable Arab American figures who have impacted the energy sector in and around the realm of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). …
Read MoreCarbon Plan Briefing: Stakeholder Updates and What’s to Come
This article provides a look into how things are going at the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) in the run-up to Duke’s filing of its proposed Carbon Plan by May 16. As a reminder, the NCUC was mandated under House Bill 951 (HB951) to involve stakeholders in the development of the Carbon Plan, the first…
Read MoreJada Sherman: The Next Generation of Clean Energy
This feature is part of NCSEA’s ongoing focus on women and diversity in clean energy and the importance of creating an accessible, affordable future for all. We recently sat down with Jada Sherman, a budding figure in clean energy, to hear more about what inspires her and where she plans to head next. Jada Sherman realized…
Read MoreA Pioneering Leader in Education, Clean Energy, and Beyond: Dr. Rita Joyner
This feature is part of NCSEA’s ongoing focus on women and diversity in clean energy and the importance of creating an accessible, affordable future for all. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Dr. Rita Joyner, Senior Advisor at NCSEA, to learn about personal and professional insights gained throughout a career driven…
Read MoreA Squeaky Clean Conversation with NC DEQ Secretary Elizabeth Biser
This feature pulls excerpts from the conversation with NC DEQ Secretary Elizabeth Biser on Episode 66 of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast. Further, NCSEA is excited to highlight the positive impacts that women have had on the energy industry as part of our celebration of Women’s History Month. Head over to this webpage to learn…
Read MoreSaving North Carolina’s Residential Solar Market
NCSEA and our partners have advocated for the growth and prosperity of solar energy in North Carolina dating back to our founding in 1978. Our organization strives to build an affordable and accessible clean energy future where solar is available to as many people as possible. Our history makes this evident. After nearly a year…
Read MoreAjulo Othow: Pursuing a Future Powered by Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
This feature is part of NCSEA’s ongoing focus on diversity in clean energy and the importance of creating an accessible, affordable future for all. NCSEA had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Ajulo Othow, Founder and CEO of EnerWealth Solutions and General Counsel at Carolina Solar Services last November about House Bill (HB)…
Read MoreNC Utilities Commission Issues Performance Based Regulations Order
On Thursday, in accordance with the requirements of HB951: Energy Solutions for North Carolina, the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) issued an order adopting rules governing Performance-Based Regulations (PBR) for the regulated electric utilities in North Carolina. Performance-based regulation is an approach to utility regulation that incentivizes utility performance through mechanisms such as multi-year ratemaking and…
Read MoreEnergy Futurist Carl Wilkins
This article was originally authored by Janelle Martin and published as part of NCSEA’s 2021 series featuring prominent black voices within the Clean Energy Industry. NCSEA is incredibly excited to share Carl’s story again to recognize his continued leadership within the clean energy industry. Having grown up in a conservative family, the importance of saving…
Read MoreNo Home Left Behind: Greensboro Solar CARES Project
We can no longer afford to ignore the energy burden conversation, especially as it relates to underserved populations in the United States. Many families are challenged with paying their energy bills every month–constantly having to choose between basic essentials like getting food, buying medication, or keeping their lights on–and North Carolinians are no exception to…
Read More