All posts by Amira Ferjani
What To Do This Earth Month at NC State & Beyond
Discover how to make the world a more sustainable place this Earth Month on NC State University’s campus and beyond. Whether you’re a community member, a student or a professional, we’ve found events for everyone to learn something new. WHAT TO LEARN The NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s (NCCETC) 2021 State Energy Conference (SEC) of […]
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Powering a Clean Energy Future for All
STUDENTS SHAPING THE FUTURE “Diverse perspectives are really key in driving those more innovative and inclusive solutions during the clean energy transition,” said Martina Gonzalez Bertello, a senior at North Carolina State University (NC State) and President of the Student Energy Club. The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) sat down with Bertello for Women’s […]
Read MoreSubmit Your Artwork for the 2021 “Keep Our Air Clean” Student Art Contest
North Carolina students from kindergarten through high school can submit their artwork for a change to be featured on billboards across the state Show how you can help keep the air clean for Earth Day this year! The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) has officially launched the 4th Annual “Keep Our Air Clean” […]
Read MoreOffshore Wind Industry Offers Potential For New Jobs and Billions of Investment in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina stands well positioned to attract a significant portion of a more than $100 billion market opportunity from the growing offshore wind energy industry, according to a comprehensive new report released today by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The publication of the report from BVG Associates (BVGA) marks the latest […]
Read MoreDuke Energy Combined Heat and Power System Powering the Tigers Pack on Clemson University’s Campus
Duke Energy’s Combined Heat and Power system increases Clemson’s grid resiliency, enabling islanding capacity while also creating unique opportunities for bold carbon-reduction studies. In 2019, a 15 megawatt (MW) Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant owned and operated by Duke Energy went online on Clemson’s campus. This CHP system provides South Carolina’s Clemson University with […]
Read MoreComing Next Month: 2021 “Keep Our Air Clean” Student Art Contest Launches
North Carolina students from kindergarten through high school are invited to submit their artwork for a chance to be featured on billboards across the state! This Earth Day, you can show us how you help keep the air clean! The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is excited to announce the 4th Annual “Keep […]
Read MoreSustainable Fleet Series: Best Practices, Fleet Electrification, The 100 Best Fleets in The Americas & more Available to Stream Now
The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center’s (NCCETC) 2020 Sustainable Fleet Technology Virtual Conference featured the latest and greatest in sustainable fleet technology, operations and implementation. All 17 sessions focused on best practices to make fleets run more efficiently, with award-winner and expert speakers. These webinars are available to stream online now with over 30 hours […]
Read MoreGreen Garage Winners’ Best Practices for Environmentally-Friendly Fleet Maintenance & Operation
Last year, the NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC), No Spill Systems, RinseKit and the United Soybean Board sponsored The 100 Best Fleet’s launch of their new Green Garage Contest. The contest was created to bring together the most progressive and environmentally-committed fleets to share the best practices for eco-friendly vehicle fleet maintenance garages. At […]
Read MorePlanning an Affordable, Resilient and Sustainable Grid in North Carolina
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is lending its skills in a project that will find the cost and benefits of investing in grid resiliency in North Carolina by examining storm-related impacts from past natural disasters. The two-year project, “Planning an Affordable, Resilient, and Sustainable Grid in North Carolina” is a joint project by […]
Read MoreNCCETC’s Policy Team Puts Clean Energy Policy into Action
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s (Center) Energy Policy team strives to advance a sustainable energy economy both locally and nationally. They conduct objective research and analysis and provide education and technical assistance on energy policy issues nationwide. Autumn Proudlove is the Senior Policy Program Director on the team. “Our team has longstanding expertise in […]
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