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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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2021 National Clean Energy Week (NCEW)
Sep 25, 2021
And that’s a wrap for National Clean Energy Week! For the last five days (September 20–25), we’ve been celebrating organizations, innovators, and policies that have been impactful to the clean energy landscape in North Carolina. This nationwide celebration was made possible “by a network of national clean energy leaders dedicated to reducing emissions while growing the economy through smart policy and technological innovation.” Several different organizations from across the nation participated, including North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA).
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Episode 56: Beer, Shampoo, Data Centers, and Clean Energy?!?
Sep 21, 2021
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Reducing Energy Requirements from the Start
Aug 30, 2021
For many decades now, homebuilders have employed the use of wood or metal framing when constructing the structural framework of a project. While these traditional methods have their advantages, and while advancements have been made on increasing the performance of stud framed homes, the potential for energy inefficiency, moisture problems and long-term structural and internal issues remain prevalent. Historically, stud frame construction was invented during a time when insulation between studs had not yet existed. Even so, buildings with this framework (including homes) remain as the largest consumers of energy today.
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Episode 55: Settin’ the Standard on Clean Energy
Aug 27, 2021
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Episode 54: RGGI & North Carolina -> A Path to Carbon Reduction
Aug 12, 2021
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Episode 53: Flexin’ on Energy Storage in North Carolina
Jul 29, 2021
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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 |