Posts Tagged ‘Clean Technology’
Unpacking HB951
On Oct. 13, 2021, Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 951 Energy Solutions for North Carolina (HB951) into law, enacting a decade’s worth of energy policy to come. This bipartisan legislation–borne of a lengthy stakeholder process initiated in the North Carolina House of Representatives and culminating last week with the release of a compromise bill negotiated between Senate leader Phil Berger and Gov. Cooper–will alter North Carolina’s energy policy landscape in a number of significant…
Read MoreReducing Energy Requirements from the Start
Originally published in August 2021 – Clean Energy Storyteller. For many decades now, homebuilders have employed the use of wood or metal framing when constructing the structural framework of a project. While these traditional methods have their advantages, and while advancements have been made on increasing the performance of stud framed homes, the potential for…
Read MoreA Guide to Using Smart Thermostats
In the past few years, smart thermostats have become popular among environmentally-conscious homeowners. With them, homeowners become more energy efficient – making the most out of their HVAC unit while saving energy and money without compromising the comfort level of their home.
Read MoreEnergy Futurist Carl Wilkins
This article was originally published in the February issue of NCSEA’s Clean Energy Storyteller. Having grown up in a conservative family, the importance of saving things, whether it be food or water, was always a personal value of Carl Wilkins. Conserving energy was no different. This value prompted a natural curiosity for the future for…
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