Clean Energy
Episode 52: Powering More Than Sunscreen
On Thursday, NCSEA released the 52nd episode of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, “Zinc Powering More Than Just Your Sunscreen,” where host Matt Abele investigated the development of zinc storage and its industrial presence in North Carolina. In his interview with Executive Director Andrew Green and Manager of the Zinc Battery Initiative, Morgan Frederick, from the International Zinc Association, Matt discussed the benefits of zinc storage and the abundance of zinc assets in North…
Read MoreSCE Bonus Episode: HOAs & Rooftop Solar
On July 9, the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) released a surprise bonus episode of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, “Live and Back in Action – HOAs, Rooftop Solar.” For this special live recording, Host Matt Abele went on location to the Amberly Master Community’s 2021 Earth Day Event in Cary, NC where he spoke with NCSEA’s member solar installation…
Read MoreSeeing the Light: The Fight Against HOA Solar Restrictions
Homeowner associations (HOAs) have a long history of restricting residents from installing solar panels because of how they look from the public areas. In the United States, where more than half of the nation’s neighborhoods are governed by HOA Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), these contracts pose one of the most prevalent obstacles faced by prospective solar homeowners. NCSEA…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month: André Taylor
In honor of Black History Month, NCSEA will post a weekly blog post throughout February to honor the contributions African Americans have made towards advancing the clean energy landscape across the United States. André Taylor is an Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at New York University Tandon School of Engineering. André’s research areas include nanoscale assembly, electrocatalyst synthesis,…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month: Jason Carney
In honor of Black History Month, NCSEA will post a weekly blog post throughout February to honor the contributions African Americans have made towards advancing the clean energy landscape across the United States. Jason Carney is the founder and CEO of Energy Electives and President of the Tennessee Solar Energy Association. Jason also works to bring solar energy education to communities of color. Jason wasn’t always aware of…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month: Hazel O’Leary
In honor of Black History Month, NCSEA will post a weekly blog post throughout February to honor the contributions African Americans have made towards advancing the clean energy landscape across the United States. Born as Hazel Reid in 1937, Hazel O’Leary became the first African American and the first woman to hold the position of United States Secretary of Energy. Hazel was…
Read More‘Tis the Season for Energy Efficiency!
As the winter season approaches, many people notice an increase in their energy bill. When coupled with other end-of-year expenses, a higher energy bill can be an unwelcomed surprise. Luckily, there are easy and no-cost energy efficiency upgrades you can do around your home to lower your energy bill and conserve energy! Energy efficiency refers to anything…
Read MoreGuest Post: COVID-19 in North Carolina: Practical Mitigation for the Renewable Energy Industry
To our fellow NCSEA members: We hope you are safe and well during this challenging time. As you are aware, Governor Cooper’s statewide Stay at Home Order (Executive Order 121) takes effect at 5pm today, lasting through April 29. First and foremost, our collective priority is, and should remain, human health and safety. As local, state, and…
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