NC Sustainable Energy Association

06/05/2026

Join us for an evening of music at Sierra Nevada’s High Gravity Room to enjoy local artists and support regional recovery through clean energy solutions. Proceeds from this event to benefit Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council of Governments and their efforts to serve western North C...

06/04/2026

As North Carolina prepares for a surge in electricity demand, some energy experts and policymakers are looking at microgrids as a way to improve reliability, reduce strain on the power grid and keep the lights on during disasters. https://bit.ly/49svHM8

Advocates say these local energy systems could help communities weather disasters and reduce strain on the electric grid.

06/02/2026

During Pride Month, we recognize all the contributions that LGBTQIA+ professionals, policymakers, and scholars have made in the clean energy space in North Carolina and beyond. Out in Energy is a national community for openly Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r, and Intersex (LGBTQI) professionals working across the energy and climate fields in the U.S. Learn more about the organization here: https://bit.ly/4390R7C

06/01/2026

Check it out: NCSEA Executive Director Matt Abele made an appearance on the Politico Energy podcast to talk about the role solar and battery storage play in bringing the least-cost, quickest-to-develop resources to North Carolina's energy grid.

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05/21/2026

The countdown is on: Only THREE WEEKS left until we head to Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - Mills River on June 11 for our AMPlify Appalachia event! Join us in raising funds and awareness around supporting long-term regional recovery through clean energy. Proceeds from this event benefit Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council and their efforts to serve western North Carolina. Visit our website for more event, ticket, and sponsorship details! We hope you'll join us for a beautiful evening in the mountains! https://bit.ly/43kmcur

05/20/2026

The Wendell, NC, microgrid significantly improves operational resilience, helping protect the factory from grid outages that threaten production of vital medium-voltage power equipment. https://bit.ly/4dUU9YY

Siemens unveiled a state-of-the-art microgrid at its Wendell headquarters, showcasing resilient, scalable and future-ready energy technology..

05/19/2026

“Things like solar and battery storage continue to be the lowest cost available resources in North Carolina and across the southeast. As electricity rates go up, businesses and households are asking for solutions to mitigate those rising costs, and clean energy is one of the best solutions on the books to do that.” https://bit.ly/3RAwT9X

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU’s Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering hosted their annuals symposium, with several industry professionals gathered to discuss clea…

05/15/2026

Earlier this week, we teamed up with E2 to host an Energy Advocacy Day at the NC General Assembly. Thanks to all the members who came out to help promote the economic benefits of clean energy and outline the grid and customer advantages of using these technologies!

05/11/2026

Check it out: NCSEA Executive Director Matt Abele was interviewed last week on WUNC's Due South show, where he discussed solar power's ever-changing role in North Carolina's energy grid. https://bit.ly/4uaHarR

As energy prices rise, we discuss a looming rate request from Duke Energy and the possibilities for solar in our state. Then, residential solar panels are coming to a rooftop near you.

05/06/2026

We're heading back to Asheville! Join us at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - Mills River on June 11 for our AMPlify Appalachia event as we raise funds and awareness around supporting long-term regional recovery through clean energy. Proceeds from this event benefit Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council and their efforts to serve western North Carolina. Visit our website for more event, ticket, and sponsorship details! We hope you'll join us for a beautiful evening in the mountains! https://bit.ly/43kmcur