Examine All Levels of the Energy Marketplace at the 2025 State Energy Conference of North Carolina
On April 29 to 30, 2025, the State Energy Conference of North Carolina will return to the McKimmon Center at NC State University. The annual conference attracts hundreds of energy […]
Read MoreSupporting 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 […]
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