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Dr. Tony Reames: Remaining Optimistic About Energy Justice
NCSEA is excited to feature Dr. Tony Reames, Deputy Director for Energy Justice at the U.S. Department of Energy. Dr. Reames was appointed to this position in the Office of Energy Justice Policy and Analysis in the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity by the Biden Administration in June 2021. He is responsible for developing…
Read MoreSustainable Energy Support Hub
Sustainable Energy Support Hub NCSEA’s Sustainable Energy Support Hub provides access to interactive data showcasing the deployment of clean technologies across the state of North Carolina. This data provides the opportunity for municipalities to benchmark and compare their progress to other municipal entities across the state. The information contained in this platform has been collected…
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 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…
Read MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act: A Big Boost for Clean Energy in North Carolina
This article discusses the Inflation Reduction Act, the single largest investment in clean energy in the nation’s history, and its implications for North Carolina. This far-reaching legislation was signed into law by the President in August after a long series of negotiations in the US Senate. NCSEA celebrates the news and outlines below how this…
Read MoreA Lower-Cost, Lower-Carbon Plan
After Duke Energy filed its proposed carbon plan with the NC Utilities Commission on May 16, clean energy advocates were given 60 days to digest the nearly 900-page document and prepare other options. For a refresher on interpretations and analysis of Duke’s proposed plan, check out this article. On July 20, North Carolina Sustainable Energy…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Building Performance and HERS Ratings
What is building performance? In today’s world, we have grown so accustomed to our built environment that we rarely consider the nuances of the processes that keep all of the essential buildings we use running. One of the only times we may consider all of these moving parts is when we receive our utility bills every month. If you notice your electric bill…
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Business Opportunities Partner Clean Energy Business Opportunities RFQ for Solar PV System Design-Build Issued By: Town of Holly Springs, NC Topic Areas: Solar PV Application Deadline: July 31, 2024 The Town of Holly Springs is requesting qualifications from a design-builder to design, build, and commission a “turnkey” roof-mounted solar photovoltaic project at Holly Springs…
Read MoreInvestment Impacts of HB589, “Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina”
I. Direct Investment Impact According to RTI International, North Carolina experienced $7.8 billion in direct investments or spending on renewable energy facilities between 2007 and 2016.[1] Solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities accounted for 82% of this direct spending at $6.4 billion (in 2013$). RTI assumed this investment resulted in approximately 2,140 megawatts (MW) of PV capacity…
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Clean Energy Frequently Asked Questions Clean Energy FAQs General What is clean energy? Expand NCSEA defines clean energy as energy derived from renewable, zero-emissions sources (“renewables”), as well as energy saved through energy efficiency measures. For more information, visit our “What is Clean Energy?” page. What percent of NC energy is created with clean energy resources? Expand…
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