NCCETC leads $2 million DOE funded project to improve siting and permitting for large-scale renewable energy facilities

These projects are intended to support initiatives at the state level that provide training and technical resources as communities and governments plan for large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.

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Smart Meters, Smart Policies: Accessing and Using Energy Data

Energy usage data is important to the design of demand response, energy efficiency, and energy management programs.

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2025 State Energy Conference of North Carolina

The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunity to help drive North Carolina's regional energy economy forward. with national impact. Come to network, learn best practices, hear about successful case studies, engage in important energy discussions and more. Learn about new energy innovations, policy trends, and topics that are timely and relevant to the energy industry in North Carolina and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect and engage.

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DSIREinsight

DSIREinsight provides policy research and analysis services to energy industry professionals. It is a project of the NCCETC, expanding upon the Center’s Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency and 50 States quarterly policy tracking reports. DSIREinsight's subscription services focus on distributed solar, grid modernization and energy storage, electric vehicles, and power decarbonization, as well as customized energy policy research. Take a deeper dive into U.S. clean energy policy, and learn more about new policies and policy changes under consideration across the country.

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The 50 States Reports

Our Policy Team tracks legislative and regulatory activity on solar, grid modernization, energy storage and electric vehicles and decarbonization across the country in its 50 States quarterly reports. The reports keep industry stakeholders informed of policy and regulatory changes in the clean energy sector.

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State Energy Conference of North Carolina

April 29-30, 2025
The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunities to help drive North Carolina's regional energy economy forward with national impact. The 2025 State Energy Conference will be held in Raleigh, NC. Come to network, learn best practices, hear about successful case studies, engage in important energy discussions and more.

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Clean Energy Affordability: Where Does it Start?

As clean energy technologies continue to advance, both residential and commercial consumers become curious about how to tap into the economic and environmental benefits that these energy sources provide. Increasing…

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Clean Solutions for Clean Energy: Solar Panel Recycling

Within the ever-evolving clean energy industry, there are many considerations when it comes to maintaining processes that are environmentally sustainable. Renewable energy offers a number of benefits including reduced carbon…

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Individuals from various professional backgrounds take away valuable skills from NCCETC’s training courses

The training program at the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) strives to support the clean energy workforce in North Carolina by providing an array of courses aimed to…

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