Stakeholder Engagement Kickoff Shapes Creation of New Model Ordinance
Through the Carolinas Development Assistance & Siting Hub (DASH) project, the NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is working to educate local decision makers on renewable energy siting and permitting […]
Read MoreThe 50 States of Solar: States Continue Net Billing Transitions and Adjust to Federal Incentive Changes During Q3 2025
Raleigh, NC – (October 16, 2025) The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q3 2025 edition of The 50 States of Solar. The quarterly series provides insights on […]
Read MoreRebuilding Western North Carolina with Microgrids
By: Isaac Panzarella, Associate Director – Technical Services Just over a year ago, Hurricane Helene wrought devastation on many Western North Carolina communities, and most people felt the impacts of […]
Read MoreTrends in Local Renewable Energy Ordinance Provisions
By: Emily Apadula, Policy Analyst, Cleo Carter, Policy Analyst, and David Sarkisian, Principal Policy Analyst As most states continue to advance their renewable energy goals, the need for more renewable […]
Read MoreCarolinas DASH Hosts Local Benefit Mechanism Workshop and Solar Tour
By: Anna Weitz, Clean Energy Engineer As part of the Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH) project, the Center for Energy Education (C4EE), a partner of the NC Clean […]
Read MoreREAP Assessments and Application Support Still Available During Shutdown
USDA REAP – An Overview of the Status and Benefits of The Program What is REAP? There is a lot of information and mis-information about the status of the Rural […]
Read MoreKeeping the Energy Up at RE+
By: Nick Montoni, Senior Program Director for Policy & Markets Last week, the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center attended RE+, the nation’s biggest conference for business leaders in solar, […]
Read MoreSolar Grazing – a Win for Farmers, Developers and the Grid
By: Brittany Santore, Training Project Manager At the beginning of August, I had the pleasure of attending the Solar Farm Summit in Chicago along with Steve Kalland, Executive Director of […]
Read MoreCharge Forward with Electric Vehicle Savings
Purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) is a great way to save on power and maintenance costs while also contributing to a cleaner environment. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implemented tax […]
Read MoreCedar Grove Community Center Awarded $196,000 in Grant Funding with Technical Assistance from NCCETC
In today’s rapidly changing energy economy, communities are increasingly looking for ways to lower electricity costs, reduce environmental impact, and improve building performance. In Orange County, North Carolina, the County […]
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