Hands-On Clean Energy: Experiencing Energy Week at the Agrivoltaics Training Site
By: Allison Carr, Training Program Manager, NC Clean Energy Technology Center Photo credit: Faith Harris, Agrivoltaics Intern, NC Clean Energy Technology Center On a warm October afternoon, 20 students and […]
EPA Opens $180 Million DERA Funding for Cleaner Diesel Fleets
By: John Bonitz, Project Manager, Clean Transportation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened its 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Notice of Funding Opportunity, offering approximately $180 million […]
50 States of Energy Affordability Report Finds State Policymakers Establishing Cost and Efficiency Metrics in Push for Affordability
Raleigh, NC – (September 30, 2026) The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its second 50 States of Energy Affordability report. The quarterly report tracks a total of 334 […]
NCCETC Engineers Provide “Exceptional Support” to Help Large Energy Users Lower Costs and Reduce Emissions
“Their experts took the time to understand our facility’s operational needs and constraints, offering clear, data-driven recommendations that aligned with our goals for sustainability, cost reduction, and long-term resilience. Their […]
Tailgates and Transportation – Kicking Off National Drive Electric Month with EV Displays
By: Caroline Gura, Event Planning Intern, Clean Transportation Each year, National Drive Electric Month serves as a nationwide celebration of the various forms of electric transportation. To participate, the NC […]
Growing Clean Energy: Welcome Faith Harris, NCCETC’s New Agrivoltaics Intern
By: Faith Harris, Agrivoltaics Intern The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is excited to welcome Faith Harris to the team this year as our new Agrivoltaics Intern through the […]
Learn It On Our Training Roof Before You Need It on Theirs
By: Brittany Santore, Training Project Manager Why Hands-On Rooftop Solar Skills Matter Before the Jobsite Even with strong onboarding and supervision, no one wants their first time putting on a […]
Highlights from the 10th Annual SFT Conference and Expo
By: Gena Renfrow, Communications Strategist The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo (SFT) just celebrated its 10th year as the pivotal event where leading fleets and technology providers convene to […]
North Carolina Manufacturers Navigate Rising Energy Costs and Environmental Stewardship at NCMA’s EEHS School
By: Jenna Bean, Communications Intern This August, the North Carolina Manufacturers Association (NCMA) celebrated the 25th year of its annual Environmental, Energy, Health & Safety (EEHS) School. On this silver […]
Bridging Clean Energy and Agriculture: Inside the Lake Wheeler Agrivoltaics Training Site
By: Allison Carr, Training Program Manager At the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC), our mission is to advance sustainable energy solutions through research, education, and community partnerships. Because […]