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NC Utilities Commission Issues Performance Based Regulations Order

Feb 11, 2022

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No Home Left Behind: Greensboro Solar CARES Project

Nov 30, 2021

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What’s the Deal with Performance-Based Regulation (PBR) Rulemaking?

Nov 18, 2021

House Bill 951 (HB951

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Unpacking HB951

Oct 15, 2021

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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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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.