NC Sustainable Energy Association

09/03/2026

With U.S. schools spending around $8 billion annually on energy costs, according to the report, the savings can instead be spent on teachers’ salaries, classroom supplies or building repairs. https://bit.ly/4h7Gm2L

To tap the full potential of solar on schools, a recent report calls for local policy to incentivize local renewable energy, especially in light of the recent drop in federal funding.

08/31/2026

Don't miss it: Early bird ticket sales for our Making Energy Work conference CLOSE TODAY! Take advantage of this special sale before it's too late! https://www.makingenergywork.com/tickets

08/26/2026

Adding solar energy to agricultural land does not mean losing farmland. Solar installations and agriculture can co-exist—at great benefit to both the state’s energy grid and landowners’ income. https://bit.ly/4d0T3Ki

By Jen McGivney When Chris Barnhill decided to put solar panels on his Bladen County farm, his uncle tried to convince him otherwise. Four generations of their family have farmed blueberries here, and his uncle believed it was risky to pivot. But the solar panels, Barnhill insisted, wouldn’t disru...

08/25/2026

Earlier this month, NCSEA Regulatory Affairs Manager Justin Somelofske spoke to the NC Utilities Commission on the legality of the Order Deferring Duke Energy’s 2026 Solar Resource Procurement. The order directed Duke Energy to suspend all activity related to the 2026 Solar Procurement until the commission completed the ongoing 2025 Carbon Plan and Integrated Resources Plans. Read the breakdown of the order and what happens next: https://www.energync.org/blog/the-2026-solar-and-solar-storage-procurement-is-on-hold-what-happens-next/

08/24/2026

A new report finds that North Carolina’s schools could host 900 megawatts of solar energy. https://bit.ly/4hLAxsP

Sustainability think tank Frontier Group and advocacy group Environment North Carolina released a report that found that the state’s schools could host 900 megawatts of solar energy.

08/21/2026

A new report finds North Carolina school rooftops could generate significant solar power, with Wake County offering more potential than any other county.
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A new report finds North Carolina school rooftops could generate significant solar power, with Wake County offering more potential than any other county.

08/17/2026

"There's a really strong demand for clean energy at the residential level and on the commercial side, and that's really driven by the rising electricity costs customers are seeing and the growing demand for new power generation." https://bit.ly/3TRMVh0

The sun might not be shining as brightly on NC's solar companies these days, but officials say the future remains bright.

08/13/2026

Sponsorship opportunities are filling up fast for our Making Energy Work conference October 14-15! Don't miss your chance to connect with hundreds of attendees and organizations from across the Southeast and beyond! https://bit.ly/3qOe8T7

08/12/2026

While the industry has suffered the loss of federal tax credits and other economic hits, leasing and batteries make the panels pencil out for many homeowners. https://bit.ly/4g0Z2PZ

While the industry has suffered the loss of federal tax credits and other economic hits, leasing and batteries make the panels pencil out for many…

08/11/2026

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The wait is over! Early bird tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for Making Energy Work! Don't miss the opportunity to join us at this year's conference in Cary, NC, on October 14-15 at a discounted rate! https://www.makingenergywork.com/tickets