Habitat for Humanity Stays in the Habit of Energy Efficiency

This blog was collaboratively authored by Sydney Fox and Jessica Reid.    Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization known for building and retrofitting homes for income-qualified families in need. With a primary focus on new affordable home construction and home preservation, the organization is committed to building a sustainable and equitable future for communities.…

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Dr. Gloria Shealey: Be Bold and Be Brave in the Energy Space 

We recently talked with Dr. Gloria Shealey, President and CEO of The Daniele Company, to learn about her experience with sustainable construction and advice for women in the energy field. This feature is part of NCSEA’s celebration of Women’s History Month and our ongoing initiative to elevate exemplary individuals across the clean energy community.   …

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Member Highlight: Community Housing Partners Drives Weatherization in Virginia 

This article features one of NCSEA’s members, Community Housing Partners (CHP). While CHP offers a wide range of services, this article primarily focuses on their Energy Solutions division, including weatherization. We spoke with Everett Brubaker and Chase Counts from the organization to learn more about their work focused on affordable housing solutions. Along with his…

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In Focus: NC GreenPower’s Solar+ Schools Program 

NC GreenPower and Edgecombe Early College staff and students stand in front of an installed solar system funded by the Solar+ Schools Program (Photo Credit: NC GreenPower)  NC GreenPower  NCSEA had the opportunity to talk with Katie Lebrato, Marketing Communications Director at NC GreenPower, a close partner organization of NCSEA.  Headquartered in Raleigh, NC GreenPower…

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Plugging in: An Update on the Clean Transportation Plan 

Under Executive Order (EO) 246, Governor Cooper established a target of 1.25 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road in North Carolina by 2030. Within that EO, the Governor directed the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to create a Clean Transportation Plan no later than April 2023 outlining recommendations to reach the ZEV targets. This…

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