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The Policy & Markets Team offers customized research and analysis on energy policy and market issues, including comparative state policy analysis, legislative and regulatory tracking, new markets research, best practices analysis, and policy deep dives. The team also provides education and technical assistance to policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders on clean energy policy options and design.
DSIRE
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), established in 1995 and managed by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, is the most comprehensive public source of information ...
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50 States Reports
The 50 States report series is intended to keep industry stakeholders informed of policy and regulatory changes in the clean energy sector with timely, comprehensive and unbiased updates.
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Customized Research & Analysis Tab
The Policy & Markets Team offers customized energy policy research and analysis services, including comparative state policy analysis, legislative and regulatory tracking, new markets research, best p...
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DSIRE Insight
DSIRE Insight provides policy tracking and analysis services to energy industry professionals.
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Technical Assistance
The Policy & Markets Team offers technical assistance to policymakers, regulators, and energy industry stakeholders on clean energy policy and market issues. Potential types of assistance include cond...
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Carolinas Renewable Energy Development Assistance and Siting Hub is Now Available
In March 2024, six state-based projects were selected to receive funding in the first of three rounds of awards under the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP)…
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Join the Conversation: Local Meetings on Solar and Wind Energy Development
By: Anna Weitz, Clean Energy Engineer The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is hosting a series of community meetings across North and South Carolina to engage local stakeholders on…
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The Story on Storage
By: Vincent Potter, Project Manager Energy storage has been a hot topic and growth sector in the sustainable energy space for years. Utilities, regulators, and customers see value in various…
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50 States of VPPs and Supporting DERs: 2024 State Policy Snapshot
Partnered publication between the NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s DSIRE Insight team and the Smart Electric Power Alliance summarizing state-level policy and regulatory actions supporting virtual power plants (VPPs) and supporting distributed energy resources (DERs) in 2024. The report includes an analysis of recent trends, notable actions occurring in 2024, a comprehensive state-by-state breakdown of actions, and an outlook of expected 2025 activity.
Visit Link50 States of Power Decarbonization: Q4 2024 Report & 2024 Annual Review
Quarterly publication detailing electric power decarbonization and resource planning activity across the country. Includes a comprehensive review of all state and investor-owned utility actions related to power decarbonization studies and investigations, clean energy targets, emission reduction targets and carbon policies, generation planning and procurement rules, utility integrated resource plans, and electric generation capacity changes (including RFPs, utility green tariffs, utility requests for certificates of public convenience and necessity).
Visit Link50 States of Power Decarbonization: Q3 2024 Report
Quarterly publication detailing electric power decarbonization and resource planning activity across the country. Includes a comprehensive review of all state and investor-owned utility actions related to power decarbonization studies and investigations, clean energy targets, emission reduction targets and carbon policies, generation planning and procurement rules, utility integrated resource plans, and electric generation capacity changes (including RFPs, utility green tariffs, utility requests for certificates of public convenience and necessity).
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