Clean Power & Industrial Efficiency
Why it Matters
Energy-intensive industries consume large amounts of electric and thermal energy to manufacture their products. In fact, U.S. industry accounts for about one-third of energy use in the United States. These industries typically require a cost-effective, reliable and resilient energy supply to maintain their competive edge. Additionally, many of the processes employed by industry are difficult to decarbonize. Our team’s energy experts provide strategic solutions to assist industry in deploying the appropriate onsite energy technologies to meet a site’s current and future energy needs. These solutions integrate an onsite energy strategy with their carbon reduction goals.
Services
Southeast Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership
The Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (Onsite Energy TAPs) provide direct technical assistance to industrial facilities and other large energy users.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) - Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA)
The USDA REAP/REDA program funds our team to provide renewable energy assistance to agricultural producers and rural small business.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) - Technical Assistance Grant (REAP TAG)
The USDA REAP TAG program funds our team to provide the following support to agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Fee-based Services
Many energy end users in the southeast, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are eligible for no-cost energy-related technical assistance services funded by our grant projects described above.
Technologies
50 States of Power Decarbonization Q1 2026: Lawmakers Tackle Cost Allocation and Ratepayer Protections for Large Load Additions
Raleigh, NC – (May 7, 2026) The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q1 2026 edition of the 50 States of Power Decarbonization. The quarterly series provides updates…
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Energy 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…
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The 50 States of Grid Modernization: Utilities Support Grid Utilization Through Large Load Flexibility and DER Integration in Q1 2026
Raleigh, NC – (April 22, 2026) The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q1 2026 edition of The 50 States of Grid Modernization. The quarterly series provides insights…
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The annual report highlights Center achievements that took place from July 2024 to June 2025.
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The annual report highlights Center achievements that took place from July 2023 to June 2024.
DownloadRural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Development Assistance
The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is now providing renewable energy development assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in North Carolina. Through funding provided by the…
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