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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.
What’s New
at NCSEA
Check out the latest sustainable energy news and upcoming events.
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Ajulo Othow: Pursuing a Future Powered by Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Mar 04, 2022
This feature is part of NCSEA’s ongoing focus on diversity in clean energy and the importance of creating an accessible, affordable future for all.
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Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum – Charlotte
Sep 26, 2024
Join us as a panel of experts outline the state of energy efficiency/electrification policies and incentives in North Carolina, and where we’re tracking towards our state’s goals.
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Southeast Energy Storage Facilities
Jul 11, 2024
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WHO WE ARE
Our team of policy, legal, data, and clean energy experts bring decades of experience to tirelessly advocate on behalf of clean energy market solutions for all North Carolinians.
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Getting to Zero Forum
Apr 22, 2025
The Getting to Zero Forum is the leading conference that brings together all members of the built environment sector.
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Navigating Solar Energy: A Guide for Public Officials
Mar 20, 2025
This informative session is designed for newly elected and current public officials, local leaders, and municipal representatives who want to gain a deeper understanding of utility-scale solar projects, their economic benefits, and best practices for community integration.
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Exploring Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Strategies in Manufacturing Workshop
Mar 25, 2025
The Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering at East Carolina University invites you to its upcoming Sustainability and Pollution Prevention in Manufacturing workshop.
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The Future of Environmental Protection:An Evening with Gina McCarthy and Janet McCabe
Mar 25, 2025
Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor to President Biden and EPA Administrator to President Obama, will deliver a public address reflecting lessons learned over a lifetime of service working for the protection of our environment and the promotion of public health. Administrator McCarthy will then join Janet McCabe, EPA Deputy Administrator to President Biden, for a lively conversation on the future of environmental protection, including the opportunities to drive progress at the local and state levels and through cross-sector partnerships. Stan Meiburg, Sabin Center Executive Director and Acting EPA Deputy Administrator to President Obama, will moderate the discussion.
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Episode 123: Keeping up with federal policy changes
Feb 16, 2025
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RE+
Sep 08, 2025
RE+ incorporates business opportunities and education content across the clean energy industry including solar, energy storage, hydrogen, microgrids, EV charging and infrastructure, and wind energy.
Developed by the nation’s leading clean energy organizations, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial approach to renewing best practices across the clean energy landscape as the marketplace evolves. Unlike other industry events, all proceeds from RE+ events support the expansion of the energy industry through SEIA and SEPA’s year-round research and education activities, and extensive advocacy and advisory efforts.
December 30, 2024
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Learn More| Customer | Rebate Rate | Duke Energy Progress | Duke Energy Carolinas |
| Residential | 60 ¢/watt, up to $6,000 | Minimum of 5 MW/year | Minimum of 5 MW/year |
| Business/Non-Residential (commercial, industrial) | 50 ¢/watt, up to $50,000 | No minimum | No minimum |
| Nonprofit (schools, places of worship) | 75 ¢/watt, up to $75,000 | Minimum of 2.5 MW/year | Minimum of 2.5 MW/year |