Suite of services aim to optimize sustainability and energy-related objectives for business, industry, government and utilities

The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) introduces its Energy and Sustainability Services (ESS)  – a suite of services from the Center aimed at optimizing sustainability and energy-related objectives for business, industry, government and utilities.

The Center’s Energy and Sustainability Services can help organizations plan, evaluate, implement and report on a host of energy-related priorities through a variety of cross-cutting services. Subject matter experts at the Center provide unbiased, data-driven, and technical fee-for-service energy solutions based on the client’s specific needs. NCCETC’s team includes experts in clean energy, renewables, transportation, policy and workforce training, that work to provide comprehensive solutions.

“The individual services within this suite are not necessarily new, but the fact that we are now able to leverage our assistance programs across the Center using our collective clean energy expertise means we can create outcomes and results that meet the diverse needs of our clients in a more seamless way,” said Steve Kalland, NCCETC Executive Director.

Learn more about all of the services NCCETC provides:

Technical Analysis

• Strategies to reduce peak electric demand
• Rate design and program development for municipal and cooperative utilities
• Project implementation support including third party reviews
• Customer Rate Comparison Tool

Technical assessments:

• Alternative fuel fleet assessments, fleet utilization and right-sizing analyses
• Energy efficiency, renewable energy and resilience

Research & Analysis

• Energy-related policy review, best practices and design
• State and national market intelligence and scoping
• Identifying funding opportunities including grant research and writing

Educational Opportunities, Training and Professional Development

• Customized solar PV and storage design, installation, operations, maintenance and policy training
• Eco-driving and sustainable fleet management training
• Organizing an eco-fair, workshop, local solar community aggregation purchase campaign (i.e. “Solarize” Campaigns) and energy and/or sustainability training for your employees, stakeholders or community

“ESS will also allow us to offer training opportunities to NCSU students that work with the Center as a way to expand their educational experience,” Kalland said. “Working with clients on ‘real world’ projects gives invaluable experience to the next generation of engineering, business and other students that we bring into our work through our year-round intern program.”

Planning and Guidance

• Carbon reduction/carbon neutral strategy development
• Baseline development including energy use intensity
• Energy resilience planning, including facilitation of mini and micro-grid development and vehicle to grid applications

“In addition to seeking government and private sector clients, the Center also welcomes the opportunity to partner with consulting firms on larger projects that may need more local proficiency,” Kalland said.

For more information or to request a quote for services, contact Kimberly Conley (business/industry and utilities) at kimberly_conley@ncsu.edu / 919 515-0903, or Anne Tazewell (government and nonprofit) at anne_tazewell@ncsu.edu / 919 513-7831. Learn more on the website here.