Featured Events
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Making Energy Work Conference 2026
Oct 14, 2026
Registration is now open for MEW! Early bird ticket sales end on August 31! Visit our MEW website to learn more and to register! *Please note that members will need to log in to their member portal to receive member pricing. Members do not need to request a coupon code to register. Member pricing is reflected in the member portal, including rates for government, education, and non-profit entities. If you are a student or non-member who classifies as a government, education, or non-profit entity, please email Destiny at [email protected] for the coupon code. Thank you to our MEW Reception Sponsor!
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2026 Annual Member Meeting
Oct 14, 2026
Let's connect, collaborate, and celebrate our efforts toward a cleaner energy future for NC. We're excited to invite you to our Annual Member Meeting! In addition to providing members with a recap of 2026 and an overview of NCSEA's financials, members will also hear from an exciting keynote speaker. Lastly, our Sustainable Energy Award winners will be acknowledged in the following categories: Sustainable Energy Business of the Year Individual Sustainable Energy Leader of the Year Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainable Energy Women in Clean Energy Lifetime Achievement Award Legislator of the Year Award Please note that this is a member-only event, and you must be logged into your member portal to register.
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2027 Clean Energy in the Southeast (CLE)
Jan 21, 2027
Save the date! Event information will be released at a later date.
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Addressing Extreme Heat Through Faithful Community Resilience
Mar 27, 2025
As extreme heat intensifies across the Carolinas, communities face rising energy costs, disproportionate health risks, and increasing pressure on local infrastructure. Faith-based organizations have long played a vital role in responding to crises in our region, providing critical support and advocating for systemic change. They are uniquely positioned to partner with others on advancing communities’ heat resilience. Register now for a public conversation exploring the intersection of faith, energy justice, and climate resilience. Hosted by Ashley Ward of Duke University’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub, this conversation will feature insights from Pastor Neil Bernard (New Wine Christian Fellowship), Angella Dunston (Warren County Environmental Action Team), and Reverend Leo Woodberry (Kingdom Living Temple and New Alpha Community Development). The discussion will examine: – How faith-based communities are addressing extreme heat and energy poverty – The role of churches and community spaces as resilience hubs – Policy and financial solutions that connect local needs with industry and government action The event is free and open to the public (registration is required).
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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. Hosted by NBI, the Forum is a three-day conference dedicated to advancing zero emissions buildings. With inspiring keynotes, educational breakouts, interactive workshops, along with fun and unique networking experiences, this event is a must for anyone who is passionate about buildings and the people in them.
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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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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.
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It is a fundamental tenet of NCSEA’s mission to create opportunities for clean energy professionals and supporters to connect, share information, build knowledge, and learn from our community. NCSEA holds events to encourage the open exchange of ideas and to support professional development and personal growth. We believe that ensuring a wide, diverse range of voices that fully represent the diversity of the community we serve is essential to a thoughtful, robust conversation and better decision-making and policy-setting.
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