Energy Storage Study Final Report Released
The final Energy Storage Options for North Carolina report has been released. In response to House Bill 589, NC State researchers, including the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, began a study of energy storage technologies late last year to address how energy storage can provide value to North Carolina consumers based on factors such as capital […]
Read MoreTed Spencer joins staff as new Clean Power & Industrial Efficiency Project Engineer
Ted Spencer joins NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s staff as the new Clean Power & Industrial Efficiency Project Engineer! A native of Charlotte, Ted spent nine years in the Navy after high school, working on aircraft carriers. He graduated from NC State University in 2014 with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and worked in the […]
Read MoreBuilding Energy Resilience in Tennessee Webinar on Dec. 12
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is an efficient and environmentally beneficial approach to generating electric power and useful thermal energy from a single fuel source; typically increasing efficiency up to at least 75% over traditional energy generation. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates the technical potential for combined heat and power applications in Tennessee to be […]
Read MoreOpen call for projects through Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Project
NC Clean Energy Technology Center has an open call for projects through the Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Project. The application deadline for this new round of funding is December 17, 2018. The Federal fiscal year 2019 $3.8 million initiative, focused on reducing transportation-related emissions, is supported with federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality funding through the NC […]
Read MorePowering Energy Efficiency & Impacts (PEEIF) Project: Recognition Where Recognition is Due
In October, at Upper Coastal Plain Council of Government’s Board Meeting Wilson Energy was recognized for their contribution to the success of the Powering Energy Efficiency & Impacts Framework (PEEIF) project. The goal of the PEEIF project is to improve the efficiency and efficacy of energy related programs in the five county Upper […]
Read MoreLeveraging Federal and Regional Partnerships to Improve Long-term Energy Resilience
Florida is no stranger to the catastrophic impacts of hurricanes. With 72 lives lost and an estimated economic loss of $83 billion to the state as a result of Hurricane Irma in 2017, improving the reliability and resilience of energy systems is a top priority for those who manage critical infrastructure facilities, including hospitals, military […]
Read MorePowering Energy Efficiency & Impacts (PEEIF)
The Powering Energy Efficiency & Impacts Framework (PEEIF) project is a collaborative project using big data and mapping to support energy programs serving low-income households. The PEEIF project team has developed a database and mapping application to enhance energy-related decision making utilizing publicly available and private data. The geographical focus of the project is on a five-county […]
Read MoreThe 50 States of Grid Modernization: Over 300 Grid Modernization Actions Taken in Q2 2018
Raleigh, NC – (August 1, 2018) The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q2 2018 edition of the 50 States of Grid Modernization. The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on grid modernization, utility business model and rate reforms, energy storage, microgrids and demand response. The report finds […]
Read MoreNCCETC releases The 50 States of Grid Modernization Q1 2018 Report
The 50 States of Grid Modernization: Grid Modernization Activity Increased By 75% Over Q1 2017 Raleigh, N.C. – (May 3, 2018) The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q1 2018 edition of The 50 States of Grid Modernization. The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on grid modernization, […]
Read MoreSave the date! Innovations in Wood Energy Workshop and Tour – May 22
Innovations in Wood Energy Workshop and Tour May 22, 2018, Asheville, NC North Carolina State University, will host a one-day workshop to focus on building sustainable wood energy markets in the North Carolina Appalachian and foothills region. The event titled, Innovations in Wood Energy Workshop and Tour on May 22, in Asheville, N.C. is a coordinated effort between N.C. […]
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