Piedmont and Coastal NC Clean Communities
Piedmont & Coastal NC Clean Communities became an apprentice coalition in late January 2024 as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities and Communities program. This coalition is housed at the Center, which is a state-designated lead regional organization in North Carolina that presently serves 57 counties across the state.
Why It Matters
The use of fuels such as biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, natural gas, propane and other clean transportation technologies can help to reduce emissions, cut down on fuel consumption and even save money. Other technologies can also improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and save in fuel costs. Our staff is helping to diversify fuel supplies and support cleaner, more vibrant local and state economies. The end result – cleaner air and greater energy security.
Services
CFAT Grants
The Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) program offers grant funding to support projects that reduce transportation-related air pollution emissions in specific North Carolina counties.
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Grant-seeking assistance
Anyone in North Carolina can receive a free, brief consultation in which our staff will help identify sources of funding for clean transportation projects that your organization might be eligible for.
Technical Assistance on EV Infrastructure Planning
Many companies and communities are interested in electric vehicles, yet may feel challenged by the complexity of EV charging infrastructure.
Alternative Fuels & Advanced Technology Tab
The Center can analyze your fleet’s make-up and fuel usage patterns to make recommendations on the most cost-effective alternative fuels and technologies that your organization could use to become mor...
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EVSE Technician Training
NCCETC can provide training for EVSE technicians for installation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure.
Sustainable Fleet Management Tab
Sustainable fleet practices provide a process of continuous improvement, fleet modernization, and impact and risk reduction.
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Alt Fuel Basics
Our staff can provide alternative fuel or transportation technology-specific training or a general overview of the variety of options available.
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Webinars
Tune in to a variety of Clean Transportation Program webinars, covering fleet management and alternative fuels led by experienced fleet managers and experts in the field.
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Technologies
Fuel the Future at the 2025 State Energy Conference of North Carolina
By: Dawn Haworth, Public Communications Specialist The State Energy Conference of North Carolina returns to the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC, this year from April 29-30, 2025. Over 800 professionals…
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The 50 States of Electric Vehicles: States Focus on Grid Integration of Electric Vehicles in 2024
Raleigh, NC – (February 13, 2025) The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 2024 annual review and Q4 2024 update edition of The 50 States of Electric Vehicles.…
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NCCETC Accelerates EV Deployment in the Southeast Through Charging Smart
The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is a new partner of Charging Smart, a nationally recognized program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The program is…
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3.27.2025
2025 Sustainable Fleet Technology Webinar Series: Federal Tax Credits for Clean Vehicles
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4.10.2025
2025 Sustainable Fleet Technology Webinar Series: Best Practices from Green Garage Winners
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Electric Vehicle Charging Standards
The infographics include a short history of the different charging systems, power ratings, plug-in locations within 50 miles of North Carolina, the top three counties by charger count, and the average new plugs per year over the past five years. Charts are used to indicate the plug's power distribution as well as the plug density.
Download2023-2024 Annual Report
The annual report highlights Center achievements that took place from July 2023 to June 2024.
DownloadStudent health and academic improvements with clean school buses
Some citations for research and study literature show considerable improvements in student respiratory
health, academic performance, and student attendance when old diesel school buses are replaced with
cleaner engines or electric school buses. They emphasize the benefits of transitioning to cleaner and
more environmentally-friendly school buses.
The main points of these six studies are that
● Diesel exhaust causes cancer,
● Exhaust from diesel engine school buses can be higher inside than outside the bus,
● Retrofitting diesel school buses is not only beneficial for students’ health but also improves their
academic outcomes,
● Reducing school bus emissions is clearly associated with better academic performance, and
● Increasing the pace at which older, highly polluting buses are replaced positively impacts
student attendance.