Q1 2025 VPP and Supporting DER Policy and Regulatory Updates
This blog was originally posted by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). By: Lakin Garth, Senior Director, Grid Strategy, SEPA, Janne Knieke, Analyst, Research & Industry Strategy, SEPA, and Autumn […]
Key Takeaways from the 2025 ACP Siting & Permitting Conference: Best Practices for Renewable Energy Projects
By: Anna Weitz, Clean Energy Engineer American Clean Power hosted its 2025 Siting & Permitting Conference in Seattle, Washington, from April 14-16, drawing over 1,350 attendees. The event brought together […]
50 State Analysis: Home Energy Rebate Programs Status
By: Seth Laney, Energy Policy Research Assistant Energy efficiency, simply put, means using less energy to complete the same task. As a homeowner, there are many opportunities to reduce utility […]
New “Learn About EVs” Website is Live
By: Dawn Haworth, Public Communications Specialist The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) has launched a new website to promote widespread knowledge about alternative fuel vehicles, LearnAboutEVs.org. In collaboration with […]
Fuel the Future at the 2025 State Energy Conference of North Carolina
By: Dawn Haworth, Public Communications Specialist The State Energy Conference of North Carolina returns to the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC, this year from April 29-30, 2025. Over 800 professionals […]
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 […]