Our Work
The NC Sustainable Energy Association drives public policy and market development for clean energy. Our Work enables clean energy jobs, economic opportunities, and affordable energy options for North Carolinians.
Carbon Plan (CPIRP)
Every two years, the NC Utilities Commission is charged with the responsibility of drafting a plan to achieve 70% carbon emissions reductions by 2030 and net zero by 2050 in the electricity sector. Learn more about how NCSEA is engaged in these proceedings.
Transmission and Interconnection
To better enable deployment of utility-scale clean energy resources, NCSEA is actively engaged in the Carolinas Transmission Planning Collaborative and various other Commission proceedings focused on transmission and interconnection.
Customer Programs
Across the state, commercial and residential customers are constantly seeking opportunities to deploy their own clean energy solutions as a means to reduce utility bills and increase resiliency. NCSEA is advocating on behalf of those customers to increase the amount of affordable, accessible programs readily available.
Freedom to Buy Vehicle Sales
North Carolina is one of 11 states in the country that currently forbids direct to consumer automotive sales (with the exception of Tesla). These sales limitations stymie the growth of electric vehicles and run counter to the business models of many new, innovative companies.
Utility EV Pilots
NCSEA has been actively engaged in regulatory proceedings to spearhead new programs designed to accelerate EV adoption and curb load growth in this new era of electrification. Learn more about the programs currently authorized and under consideration by the NC Utilities Commission.
Third Party Sales
Up until 2019, only regulated utilities were allowed to sell electricity in North Carolina. NCSEA worked with numerous partners to advance a law that opened the door for charging stations to bill customers by the kilowatt hour, instead of by time.
Inclusive Utility Investments
North Carolina currently experiences some of the highest levels of energy burden in the country with low-to-moderate income households spending ~19.8% of their monthly income on utility bills. NCSEA and partners recently collaborated with Duke Energy to implement a new inclusive utility investment program designed to address this significant energy burden.
Building Codes
Currently, the state is operating under 2009 standards for our residential building codes, significantly behind the 2021 IECC standards. Recently passed state legislation prevents the Building Code Council from adopting new standards until 2031. Learn more about NCSEA's efforts to improve home affordability and resiliency through updated building codes.
C-PACE
North Carolina recently authorized Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing as a means to further enable large customers to adopt clean energy technologies.
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What’s New
at NCSEA
Check out the latest sustainable energy news and upcoming events.
blog
Carbon Plan Order Out – Mixed Results for Clean Energy
Nov 26, 2024
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Senate Bill 382 Shifts NC Utilities Commission Control and Limits Attorney General’s Role in Commission Dockets
Nov 25, 2024
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Fifteen students, young professionals attend MEW Conference, thanks to scholarship
Nov 26, 2024
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NC Utilities Commission Approves New Green Source Advantage Choice Large Customer Program
Sep 10, 2024
podcast
Episode 119: NC Utilities Commission Issues 2024 Carbon Plan Order
Nov 26, 2024
On episode 119, Justin Somelofske, Senior Regulatory Counsel at NCSEA helps to break down the NC Utilities Commission’s 2024 Carbon Plan Order. We dive in and talk about the new generation resource additions, implications of the order, and what’s to come next on the path to deploying these resources. This is a can’t miss episode if you’re interested in the future of electricity generation in North Carolina.
Additional Resources:
2024 Carbon Plan Order: bit.ly/3YDu9Zl
WFAE Coverage of the CPIRP: bit.ly/4eqKF4K
NCSEA’s Summary of Carbon Plan Proceedings: www.energync.org/carbon-plan/
podcast
Episode 118: Interconnecting the Generation Future
Nov 26, 2024
On episode 118 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tyler Norris, James B. Duke Fellow and Ph.D. student at Duke University’s Nicholas School for the Environment. Tyler talks interconnection and the challenges experienced by utility-scale renewable developers across the country. We also dive into some potential solutions to expedite deployment of low-cost renewable solutions in order to meet decarbonization mandates.
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Clean Energy Award Winners Reflect Public-Private Support for Clean Energy Across the Aisle
Oct 31, 2024
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Report: North Carolina Home to 110K Clean Energy Jobs, #9 in U.S., as Industry Outpaces Overall Economy
Oct 25, 2024
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