Join the Conversation: Local Meetings on Solar and Wind Energy Development
By: Anna Weitz, Clean Energy Engineer The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is hosting a series of community meetings across North and South Carolina to engage local stakeholders on […]
The Story on Storage
By: Vincent Potter, Project Manager Energy storage has been a hot topic and growth sector in the sustainable energy space for years. Utilities, regulators, and customers see value in various […]
New Energy-Efficiency Rebates Now Available in North Carolina
By: Justin Lindemann, Senior Policy Analyst The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced on January 16th that millions of residential customers in the state can now receive new […]
2024 in Review: Navigating the Advanced Nuclear Landscape
By: Justin Lindemann, Senior Policy Analyst In 2024, significant advancements were made toward deploying advanced nuclear, from new federal and state legislation and agency actions to updated utility resource plans, […]
Funding Futures: Analyzing the Impact of the CFAT Grant
By: Paige Starnes, Clean Transportation Intern Introduction The Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) grant, supported by funding through the NC Department of Transportation (DOT), has funded projects since 2006. Managed […]
The Expanding Influence of Wholesale Electricity Markets in the United States
By: Rebekah de la Mora, Senior Policy Analyst Since the start of deregulation in the 1990s, electricity markets in the United States have only continued to grow. Wholesale electricity markets […]
Upcoming Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System Virtual Trainings
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Plants Program is offering four virtual training sessions throughout December that will assist attendees in identifying energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunities, quantify savings […]
Interactive Map and Infographics Support EV Charging Accessibility and Preparation in North Carolina
By: Dawn Haworth, Public Communications Specialist The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center’s (NCCETC) Clean Transportation team is committed to developing materials that increase public awareness of the development and […]
How Workforce Development is Making Energy Work
Each year, the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association hosts the Making Energy Work (MEW) Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. The conference brings together national stakeholders to explore cutting-edge policies and […]
The Past, Present, and Future of Federal Tax Credits for Renewable Energy
By: Brian Lips, Sr. Project Manager For several decades, two federal tax credits have supported the development of solar, wind, and other forms of renewable energy: the Investment Tax Credit […]