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The Training & Workforce Development team is committed to providing industry-responsive training that truly meets your needs. To make that happen, we need your feedback. Share your thoughts through our training survey and enter to win a 50% discount for you and a colleague for one of our Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 classes! Your feedback will help us update our existing courses and create new ones that fit your schedule, budget and learning preferences!

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FREE Solar Bootcamp for SE North Carolinians

Apply by May 9!
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center is partnering with NC State's College of Natural Resources to offer a FREE solar bootcamp June 23 - 27, 2025. We're currently recruiting participants who are based in southeastern North Carolina where there is high potential for solar growth and infrastructure development. Trainees will participate in an intensive five-day training program which will equip participants with essential workplace skills for a career in the solar industry. No prior experience is required. Please share with your contacts in southeastern North Carolina!

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2025 State Energy Conference of North Carolina

The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunity to help drive North Carolina's regional energy economy forward. with national impact. Come to network, learn best practices, hear about successful case studies, engage in important energy discussions and more. Learn about new energy innovations, policy trends, and topics that are timely and relevant to the energy industry in North Carolina and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect and engage.

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NCCETC leads $2 million DOE funded project to improve siting and permitting for large-scale renewable energy facilities

These projects are intended to support initiatives at the state level that provide training and technical resources as communities and governments plan for large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.

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Smart Meters, Smart Policies: Accessing and Using Energy Data

Energy usage data is important to the design of demand response, energy efficiency, and energy management programs.

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DSIREinsight

DSIREinsight provides policy research and analysis services to energy industry professionals. It is a project of the NCCETC, expanding upon the Center’s Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency and 50 States quarterly policy tracking reports. DSIREinsight's subscription services focus on distributed solar, grid modernization and energy storage, electric vehicles, and power decarbonization, as well as customized energy policy research. Take a deeper dive into U.S. clean energy policy, and learn more about new policies and policy changes under consideration across the country.

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The 50 States Reports

Our Policy Team tracks legislative and regulatory activity on solar, grid modernization, energy storage and electric vehicles and decarbonization across the country in its 50 States quarterly reports. The reports keep industry stakeholders informed of policy and regulatory changes in the clean energy sector.

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State Energy Conference of North Carolina

April 29-30, 2025
The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunities to help drive North Carolina's regional energy economy forward with national impact. The conference will be held in Raleigh, NC. Come to network, learn best practices, hear about successful case studies, engage in important energy discussions and more.

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Kick-start your new solar career – apply today for NC State’s Free Solar Training Bootcamp June 23 – 27

If you’re looking for a new career, the solar industry is looking for you!   NC State University is offering a free solar training bootcamp. Space is limited. You can apply…

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The 50 States of Grid Modernization: Utilities Pursue Tools for Demand Management and Grid Flexibility in Q1 2025

Raleigh, NC – (April 24, 2025) The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q1 2025 edition of The 50 States of Grid Modernization. The quarterly series provides insights…

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The 50 States of Solar: States Revamp Net Metering Successors and Community Solar in Q1 2025

Raleigh, NC – (April 16, 2025) The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q1 2025 edition of The 50 States of Solar. The quarterly series provides insights on…

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