NC Clean Energy Technology Center

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was recently awarded $5 million as part of the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program to implement zero-emission vehicles and clean transportation infrastructure! Emily Apadula, Policy Analyst at NCCETC, highlights the project and discusses the Center's role in assisting with the grant application in this new blog: https://nccleantech.ncsu.edu/2024/09/12/eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians-awarded-5-million-for-clean-transportation-investments-2/

David Del Vecchio is instructing the Fundamentals of Solar PV Design and Installation course this week here at NCCETC! Participants are learning to calculate electrical energy and power, size system components, design configurations for solar equipment, and more. Tomorrow, they will gain hands-on experience with the installation of a fully integrated grid-tied, residential PV system! Learn about the various training courses the Center offers at https://nccleantech.ncsu.edu/our-work/training/scheduled-courses/

Attendee registration is now open! The Cleantech Connect Career Fair will be held on October 21, 2024. Don't miss the opportunity to network, explore job opportunities, and connect with industry leaders! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-cleantech-connect-career-fair-tickets-951608465537

Get ready for National Drive Electric Week! Join us on Saturday, September 28 from 10am to 2pm for an EV Car Show & Ride and Drive at the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence to learn about EV options and get the opportunity to drive one! Register now at https://driveelectricweek.org/event-attend?eventid=4422

Did you know there's a section of our website dedicated to our blog? Visit go.ncsu.edu/nccetcblog to catch up on the latest industry updates and read first-person highlights written by Center staff!

NCCETC Senior Policy Analyst, Rebekah de la Mora, will be speaking on the PowerUp Live Podcast Stage at RE+ on Wednesday, September 11 at 4:00pm. Be sure to attend either in-person or online at www.suncast.live!

RE+ is just around the corner! Join us in Anaheim, California from September 9-12, 2024, for the largest clean energy industry event in North America. NCCETC Executive Director Stephen Kalland and Policy Analyst Justin Lindemann will be speaking at the conference!

Join the U.S. DOE Southeast Onsite Energy TAP for the final session of the summer webinar series! The September 5 webinar will feature expert speakers sharing best practices for onsite energy deployment. Register today at go.ncsu.edu/onsiteenergy

NCCETC is partnering with the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster to host the Cleantech Connect Career Fair on October 21, 2024, from 1:30pm to 6:00pm. Employers can now register at https://buff.ly/4cPQuIm! Job seeker registration will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the achievements of dedicated workers everywhere.

Our monthly newsletter for the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency was released today! Subscribe to stay up to date on monthly policy trends, DSIRE updates, and more at https://buff.ly/4e7swt9 To view the August 2024 newsletter, visit https://buff.ly/3X5KlSk

The U.S. DOE Southeast Onsite Energy TAP will be hosting the final webinar of the summer series on Thursday, September 5 at 2pm. Tune in to hear about best practices for deploying resilient and renewable onsite energy from experts Andiel Burgos and Will Rice! https://buff.ly/478gwoN

Check out our new article that covers highlights from the 2024 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo! View the article on our website at https://buff.ly/3Mom0lP

The Renewable Energy Markets 2024 Conference will be held September 16-18, 2024, in Denver, CO. NCCETC Policy Analyst Rebekah de la Mora will be speaking on September 18 in the Maintaining Impactful State Renewable Energy Markets panel discussion! Register now at https://buff.ly/4e0qudY

We've just released a new article! Read about the industry partners that attended our first Mentor Bootcamp as part of a U.S. DOL funded project that is aimed to support those seeking clean energy careers in Southeastern North Carolina: https://buff.ly/4dWziSo

The U.S. General Services Administration's Center for Emerging Building Technologies Green Proving Ground announced a new Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative, emerging, and sustainable technologies that enable energy efficiency in commercial buildings. The RFI is open until September 13, 2024. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3YWGk5o

Save the date! STRIDE Collaborative partners in eight southern states will attend the Annual Partners Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on September 17-19, 2024. The conference will feature speakers covering a variety of topics including environmental justice, alternative fuels, electrification, and more! Register now at https://buff.ly/4g4SkIa!

The Q2 2024 edition of the 50 States of Power Decarbonization has just been released! The report finds that 48 states, including D.C. and Puerto Rico, took a total of 471 actions related to electric power decarbonization and resource planning during the quarter. Read our press release for more information at https://buff.ly/4fSOVfb and download the full report at dsireinsight.com!

We're now hiring for a Training Coordinator! Do you have experience in the clean energy industry and have a passion for workforce development? Join our award-winning training program here at NCCETC! Learn more at https://buff.ly/3YQtbdX

Bill Combs and George Fotopoulos gave amazing keynote speeches this morning! Conference sessions are underway this afternoon and we're looking forward to the upcoming events!

Hear from experts at the 2024 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference at the August 15 plenary panel: What Does the Future Hold? Learn more at www.sustainablefleetexpo.com

The 2024 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo is next week! Attend the Best Practices for Top Fleet Managers plenary panel on August 15, 2024, from 9 - 10:30 am! Learn more at www.sustainablefleetexpo.com

We've just released a new blog written by Clean Transportation Project Manager Shelly Parker! Learn about the exciting things planned for the upcoming 2024 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo: https://buff.ly/3AiZubh

The Q2 2024 50 States of Electric Vehicles Report has just been released! The report finds that 41 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico took actions related to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure during Q2, and 29 states have enacted legislation related to transportation electrification so far this year. To learn more, visit: https://buff.ly/4dy7KlV

Did you attend the first U.S. DOE Southeast Onsite Energy TAP webinar? We've recently released an article covering the July 11 webinar, Decarbonization Begins Onsite, which introduces the Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships, and dives into the benefits and options for campuses and manufacturers when it comes to generating energy onsite. Be sure to register for the next webinar in the series: Policies, Programs & Funding, which takes place this Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 2:00pm! go.ncsu.edu/onsiteenergy

Thank you to our 2024 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo Sponsors! We are appreciative of their support and can't wait to see everyone at the conference! To learn more or register, visit: https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/

Our monthly newsletter for July has been released! This month's edition features the U.S. DOE Southeast Onsite Energy TAP summer webinars, NCCETC's leading role in the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program, federal funding requirements for EV charging infrastructure, and more! To subscribe to our e-newsletters, visit https://nccleantech.ncsu.edu/renewable-energy-resources/newsletter-sign-up/nccetc-general-newsletter/ and check out the July newsletter at https://icont.ac/4ZxAA

The Q2 2024 edition of "The 50 States of Grid Modernization" is now available! This report provides insights into discussions and actions on grid modernization, rate reforms, energy storage, microgrids, and more. A total of 576 grid modernization actions were taken during Q2! Read more in our press release at https://buff.ly/3LPAlY0

Attend the 2024 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo for the opportunity to hear from Bill Combs and George Fotopoulos! They will be kicking off the conference on August 14, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00am. Register today to secure your spot at www.sustainablefleetexpo.com

The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $65 million for Connected Communities 2.0. The funding will be used for grid-edge technology advancements and provide innovative tools for utilities, grid planners, automakers, and smart charge management service providers to be utilized in the communities they serve. To learn more about this funding opportunity, visit the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy's page: https://buff.ly/46lonyY