The theme of the 55th North American Power Symposium is “Broadening Participation in Sustainable Power Engineering, Technology, and Education,” with technical sessions in the following areas: Power System Operation and Planning Power System Economics Analysis of Distribution Systems and Distributed Energy Resources Renewable/Clean Energy Systems and Energy Storage Power Electronics and Applications Electric Machines and…

Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum North Carolina’s CPIRP Process – What to Expect in the Next Carbon Plan NCSEA has hosted a series of informative panel conversations and networking events throughout the year leading up to the annual Making Energy Work Conference scheduled to take place in November. These Policy Forums have been held across…

Join us and Solarize the Triangle as we host a free webinar to cover the changes coming to NEM, the new bridge rate structure, and the impact these changes will have on ratepayer decisions to go solar. The Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) Net Energy Metering 2.0 changes are frequently asked questions. This informational event will…

As part of the current rate cases in front of the NC Utilities Commission, Duke Energy Carolinas has proposed new tariffs that would impact size and compensation for commercial solar installations in North Carolina. Join NCSEA, along with the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network (SSDN) and Ceres to discuss what these changes could mean for your…

We are experiencing historic federal investment in the clean energy transition. With legislation including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), cleantech companies have unprecedented opportunities to access funding for growth and innovation, and together, we can maximize North Carolina’s share of federal funding and enhance our state’s leadership…

The Golden Modes is our opportunity to celebrate Triangle employers, organizations, and commuters who utilize and promote sustainable travel options in their daily lives and company cultures. This year we will award Golden Spokes, honoring outstanding achievements in cycling by individuals and the business community. We’ll also be covering more in the world of sustainable…

Clean Energy in the Mountains: The Path to Net Zero  Description: Starting with Executive Order 80 in North Carolina, the Cooper Administration has prioritized decarbonizing the statewide economy by 2050. Since that EO, we’ve seen the passage of HB951, mandating 70% emissions reductions in the electricity sector by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. This led…

Join WICE as we dine and design continued pathways for women to thrive in the clean energy space. In a similar fashion to last year’s successful WICE Networking Luncheon at the Chapel Hill Arboretum, the 2023 WICE Networking Luncheon will focus on the four pillars of WICE – personal development, gender equity/equality, mentorship, and leadership…

Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum  North Carolina’s Clean Energy Legislative Opportunities  NCSEA is hosting a series of informative panel conversations and networking events throughout the year leading up to the annual Making Energy Work Conference scheduled to take place in October. We’ll be hosting these events across the state to provide a preview of the…

“The Summit” brings together over 600 representatives of the Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Fort Bragg, Marine Corps Installations East, Seymour Johnson AFB, other Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps installations, US Coast Guard, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, other federal agencies, general and specialty contractors, designers and construction suppliers from…