Supporting Farmers and Rural Small Businesses – USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has a long history of providing rural small businesses and agricultural producers with guaranteed […]
Read MoreCarolinas Renewable Energy Development Assistance and Siting Hub is Now Available
In March 2024, six state-based projects were selected to receive funding in the first of three rounds of awards under the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) […]
Read MoreJoin 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 […]
Read MoreThe 50 States of Grid Modernization: States Advance Integrated Distribution System Planning and Grid Flexibility in 2024
Raleigh, NC – (February 4, 2025) The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 2024 annual review and Q4 2024 update edition of The 50 States of Grid Modernization. […]
Read MoreThe 50 States of Solar: States Continue to Move Away From Traditional Net Metering, While Fixed Charge Increases Rebound in 2024
Raleigh, NC – (January 23, 2025) The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 2024 annual review and Q4 update edition of The 50 States of Solar. The quarterly […]
Read MoreClean Energy Affordability: Where Does it Start?
Written by: Dawn Haworth, Public Communications Specialist, NC Clean Energy Technology Center As clean energy technologies continue to advance, both residential and commercial consumers become curious about how to tap […]
Read MoreClean Solutions for Clean Energy: Solar Panel Recycling
Within the ever-evolving clean energy industry, there are many considerations when it comes to maintaining processes that are environmentally sustainable. Renewable energy offers a number of benefits including reduced carbon […]
Read MoreUSDA 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 […]
Read MoreAdditional Funding is Available for the Advancement of Clean Energy in Manufacturing Facilities
On September 12, 2024, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) awarded an additional $9 million of grants through the Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITACs) Implementation Grants program. Managed […]
Read MoreClean Energy: A Solution for Resiliency
Natural disasters can have a devastating impact on communities, causing loss of life, property damage, and negative health impacts. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, many consider what could’ve […]
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