NC Sustainable Energy Association

We believe that a strong clean energy ecosystem in North Carolina is within reach, but we cannot do it alone. Together, we can make a meaningful difference. Your support will help us power a more affordable, reliable energy future for all. bit.ly/444gZYU

Register now! The 2026 State Energy Conference of North Carolina will examine the impacts of energy technologies, policy, and finance on customers at all levels of the energy marketplace on April 28-29 in Raleigh. Learn more and register at ncenergyconference.com! #NCenergy2026

A $5 million project will install solar-plus-battery microgrids at up to 24 community hubs, helping food banks, churches, and fire stations stay powered during future disasters. bit.ly/3NXoQ5S

After a court says Duke Energy improperly recovered $17M in fuel costs, a new NC law means no refunds for customers and leaves them exposed to volatile power bills, prompting calls to fix fuel cost-sharing rules. bit.ly/4vkSpz0

We need your help to create an action-packed, engaging agenda for Making Energy Work 2026! Submit panel and speaker ideas for consideration to be included at this year’s conference: bit.ly/4viWL9B

"Tying costs to volatile commodities means a lot of risk exposure for ratepayers. That’s an issue both regulators and policymakers should take up.” bit.ly/4tmB2vS

“It’s about ensuring that, as data centers do call North Carolina home, that we’re providing the right tools and resources for them to be able to access the grid. And to do so in a way that mitigates costs to the rest of ratepayers.” dailytarheel.com/article/city-d…

A small tract of land in the southwest corner of the former Horace Williams Airport property is slated to house UNC’s latest renewable energy project, this one powered by the sun. unc.edu/discover/harne…

"Solar continues to be the lowest-cost form of electricity generation available and is a really important tool to help mitigate rising electricity costs.” wral.com/news/local/sol…

Unlike traditional power plants, virtual power plants do not generate electricity in a single location. Instead, they connect thousands of homes and devices and coordinate them to act as a single source of power. bit.ly/47Qvt0h

Will you be at RE+ Southeast 2026? Looking forward to seeing industry colleagues and friends! Learn more & register: re-plus.events/southeast/

“Every gas price spike teaches the same lesson: fuel dependence creates vulnerability. ... Tying your costs to volatile commodity markets means a lot of risk exposure for ratepayers who are already experiencing significant increases in rates.” energync.org/blog/rmi-analy…

SAVE THE DATE: It's official — Our annual Making Energy Work Conference will return this fall on Oct. 14-15! Stay tuned for more conference and sponsorship details coming soon! makingenergywork.com

A study from RMI analyzed how shifting that fuel-rider policy to a “cost-sharing” mechanism could save North Carolina customers millions. The study found between 2020 and 2024, a policy like this could have saved Duke Energy customers nearly $89 million. bit.ly/4bIOwek

Offshore wind offers NC stable, predictable energy for decades to come by providing a hedge against more volatile fuels. These critical characteristics of offshore wind are particularly strong during peak demand when other resources are constrained. sewind.org/news/total-ene…

A recent study from RMI found that fuel‑cost sharing, a system in which utilities absorb some of the volatility in fuel prices, could have saved North Carolina customers nearly $89 million between 2020 and 2024. bit.ly/3OYC4PV

I’m joining #CleanEnergy industry professionals at #REPlusSE. Join us in Atlanta, March 31-April 1 bit.ly/4u8gusf

Don’t miss out on great networking, continuing education credits & comprehensive sessions at the 2026 State Energy Conference of North Carolina, April 28-29 in Raleigh, NC! Learn more & register at ncenergyconference.com. #NCenergy2026

A new report from the Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy finds North Carolina’s clean energy job market has grown 13.8% since the pandemic. bit.ly/4rqXZN3

Energy Saver NC, a state-run rebate program, provides financial assistance to income-qualified homeowners and renters seeking energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for their homes. bit.ly/4ubN7Fi

Who’s ready for RE+ Southeast? We’re excited to announce our partnership with #REPlusSE. See you in Atlanta, March 31-April 1 re-plus.events/southeast/