Solar Bootcamp participants say program is “an incredible resource” and “an awesome experience”
“I only wish it could be longer than a week.” “Do it! What are you waiting on? Take advantage of the opportunity. Do it!” That’s Solar Bootcamp participant Lamar West’s […]
Read MoreThe 50 States of Solar: States Authorize Plug-In Solar, while Addressing Costs of Solar Programs in Q2 2026
Raleigh, NC – (July 15, 2026) The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q2 2026 edition of The 50 States of Solar. The quarterly series provides insights on […]
Read MoreNC Clean Energy Technology Center Launches Policy Tracker to Help States Improve Energy Affordability
Raleigh, NC – (June 30, 2026) The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its inaugural 50 States of Energy Affordability Report. This new, free quarterly series will provide updates […]
Read MoreClean Transportation Demonstration Day Brings Fleet Professionals to the Farmington Dragway
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s (NCCETC) Clean Transportation Demonstration Day brought together local governments, state agencies, electric cooperatives, and military fleets from across North Carolina to explore innovative alternative […]
Read MorePropane: A Valuable Addition to the EV Charging Model
By: Carolina Gura, Clean Transportation Intern With the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit ending June 30th, 2026, fleet managers have concerns about maintaining access to the infrastructure needed to charge […]
Read MoreSEC Participants and Students Experience the Value of Agrivoltaics During Pre-Conference Tours at NC State’s Agrivoltaics Training Site
Solar training site is the first of its kind in the Southeast and brings together students, industry professionals and academic leaders in agrivoltaics “This experience allowed our students to interact […]
Read MoreEnergy Policy Task Force Addresses Growing Electricity Demand in North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the top 10 electricity-producing states in the country, however, it consumes four times more energy than it produces. In response to the rapidly growing demand […]
Read More2026 State Energy Conference of NC: April 28-29 – Connecting NC’s Diverse Energy Economy
WHAT: The 2026 State Energy Conference of North Carolina, hosted by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center and NC State University’s Office of Professional Development, offers the annual, two-day […]
Read MoreU.S. Data Center Gold Rush Drives Surge in New Utility Tariffs
By: Justin Lindemann (NCCETC) and Rusty Haynes (SEPA) One year ago, we described how the U.S. data center boom was prompting electric utilities, regulators, and policymakers to scramble to accommodate these new […]
Read MoreSoutheastern North Carolinians Can Kick-start Solar Careers with NC State’s Free Solar Training Bootcamp
Solar Training Bootcamp hosted at Sampson Community College will prepare residents of Southeastern NC for careers in the solar industry. Do you have education and workforce development contacts in Southeastern […]
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