NC Sustainable Energy Association

08/07/2026

NCSEA Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026: https://bit.ly/4ggqrie

08/06/2026

NCSEA Executive Director Matt Abele recently appeared on the Tying it Together with Tim Boyum podcast to discuss some of the biggest topics in energy news including energy rates, data centers, and the future of energy. https://bit.ly/4hbia02

Tim talks with Matt Abele about one of the hottest debates in Ameri...

08/03/2026

Do you know an individual or organization in the sustainable energy ecosystem that deserves recognition for their impactful work? Nominate them NOW for an NCSEA Sustainable Energy Award! Award winners demonstrate an exceptional commitment to growing affordable and equitable energy solutions throughout North Carolina. https://bit.ly/4bs6aUg

08/03/2026

More than 100 solar panels form a 46-kilowatt system that pulls less power from the grid and will save the community money on electric bills for years to come. https://bit.ly/44YSc8I

Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, this tight-knit, low-income community is rebuilding power on their own terms.

07/31/2026

On the latest episode of the Squeaky Clean Energy podcast, we speak with Stephanie Gagnon-Rodriguez from C2ES about their recently released domestic battery supply chain policy roadmap. Stephanie outlines a series of policy recommendations for federal policymakers and state legislatures, along with steps the industry itself should take to expand domestic manufacturing. https://bit.ly/45xbAd0

07/28/2026

NCSEA Executive Director Matt Abele recently appeared on Spectrum's Capital Tonight to discuss the state of North Carolina's energy sector in the wake of rising demand. Check out the interview here: https://bit.ly/4htGcDy

07/27/2026

"If we want to meet [electricity] demand right now and make sure that we're keeping costs as low for ratepayers as we possibly can, then the utilities really need to embrace resources like solar and battery storage." https://bit.ly/4yHxAPX

Duke Energy is betting on battery storage to help meet North Carolina's growing electricity demand as regulators weigh rate increases and data center cost protections.

07/23/2026

Sponsorships are NOW AVAILABLE for our annual Making Energy Work conference! Don't miss the opportunity to connect with hundreds of energy professionals and leaders from across the Southeast and beyond! https://bit.ly/3qOe8T7

07/20/2026

The wait is over! Early bird tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for Making Energy Work! Don't miss the opportunity to join us at this year's conference in Cary, NC, on October 14-15 at a discounted rate! https://www.makingenergywork.com/tickets

07/17/2026

Microgrids are a tool that can be utilized in any part of North Carolina that experiences extreme weather. https://bit.ly/3RyvCk6

Mobile Beehive Microgrids being set up across NC mountains as rebuilding after Helene continues, could play key role in future outages.