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 […]
NCCETC Recognized National Drive Electric Week with Three Educational Events
Between the months of September and October lies National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), a week that is dedicated to further educating the public about the possibilities that electric vehicles (EVs) […]
USDA REAP Funding Renewed for FY 2025-2027 to Support Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
By: Griffin Smith, Clean Power Intern On October 18, 2024, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that an additional $600 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been […]
National Drive Electric Week 2024 Showcases the Future of Clean Transportation
This year, National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) will be celebrated September 27 through October 6, 2024. The annual celebration stretches across the United States to raise awareness about the benefits […]
Interconnecting Non-Exporting Systems: How do States and Utilities Interconnect DG Customers that Don’t Export Electricity?
By: David Sarkisian, Principal Policy Analyst The basic model for interconnection of distributed generation (DG) customers has historically involved the customer exporting electricity to the grid, as with net-metered systems. […]
A Look into North Carolina’s Growing Offshore Wind Industry
By: Allison Carr, Training Program Manager What to Know North Carolina is gearing up for major advancements in offshore wind. The state has set ambitious goals and is seeing tangible […]
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Awarded $5 Million for Clean Transportation Investments
By: Emily Apadula, Policy Analyst Earlier this year, members of the Clean Transportation Team and the Policy & Markets Team assisted the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in preparing […]
Smart Meters, Smart Policies: Accessing and Using Energy Data
By: Vincent Potter, Senior Policy Analyst Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is a network of smart utility meters, communications methods and protocols, and data management systems that aim to capitalize on […]
Join Transportation Professionals at the 2024 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo
Written by: Shelly Parker, Senior Project Manager – Clean Transportation, NCCETC Government and commercial fleets are at the forefront of the evolving landscape of fleet technology and sustainability, and […]