NC Sustainable Energy Association

10/12/2026

This just in: U.S. Congressman Tim Moore and U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Ross are joining us this week at our Making Energy Work as keynote speakers! Make sure to register today to hear from these members of congress, alongside U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. Our speakers will cover some of the latest news from Capitol Hill, including the recently announced permitting deal, along with other energy related priorities through the end of the year and into next year’s congressional session. https://bit.ly/3i1nT7K

10/07/2026

Join us in Western North Carolina on June 9 and 10, 2027, for the return of Resilience Fest!

Not quite a conference and more than just a festival, Resilience Fest brings together people and organizations with firsthand experience in community-based disaster response and recovery. Over two days, we’ll gather around power, water, communication, shelter, food, money, and culture. Get hands-on with renewable response technologies. Learn from peers at every stage of recovery. Make space to reflect on the toll this work takes. Celebrate with people who have been through it. Then we’ll prepare for the next one, together.

In July 2025, 200 people from 120 organizations gathered in Black Mountain for our first Resilience Fest. We met, laughed, cried, learned, danced, trained, shared, and prepared. Read the recap here:

https://www.footprintproject.org/blog/2026/7/23/gathering-organizations-for-the-inaugural-resilience-fest

On the evening of June 10, stay for AMPlify Appalachia, a benefit concert hosted by NC Sustainable Energy Association. The night brings together local music and short remarks from WNC leaders and organizations. Proceeds support Footprint Project, Land of Sky Regional Council, and long-term clean energy recovery across the region.

Mark your calendar and RSVP for Resilience Fest at the link below to get a discount code when tickets go on sale. Venue details, ticket sales, and the full program are coming in the months ahead.

https://footprintproject.jotform.com/262776219595068

See you in the mountains! ⛰️☀️

10/05/2026

Marshall, NC’s Beacon of Hope was spared during Hurricane Helene. Thanks to a state grant, solar panels and batteries make it even better prepared to help its community.
https://bit.ly/4rK4goM

Marshall’s Beacon of Hope was spared during Hurricane Helene. Thanks to a state grant, solar panels and batteries make it even better prepared to help its…

10/01/2026

This just in: Sen. Thom Tillis is joining our Making Energy Work conference as a keynote speaker!

Join us on October 15 at 10:45 a.m. as U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis provides keynote remarks on the state of energy in North Carolina and nationally. The conversation will be facilitated by Betsy McCorkle of Kairos Government Affairs. https://www.makingenergywork.com/

09/30/2026

Our annual Making Energy Work conference is just TWO WEEKS away! The two-day conference will feature well-known keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and numerous opportunities to network with colleagues, partners, customers, policymakers, and industry leading influencers. https://bit.ly/3qNpcN9

09/23/2026

Have you registered for Making Energy Work 2026 yet? Join us in Cary, NC, on October 14-15 to engage in thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policies that advance an accessible and affordable clean energy economy. https://bit.ly/3qNpcN9

09/22/2026

UNC Charlotte put up 224 solar panels on its Facility Operations Building this fall, which will save the school an estimated $13,300 annually in electricity costs. https://bit.ly/4y9rd7t

UNC Charlotte’s Facility Operations Building (FOPS) near North Deck received a solar-powered upgrade this fall. Led by Facilities Management, the building now has 224 solar panels on its roof that will generate clean energy to power the building and contribute to the regional Duke Energy electrica...

09/21/2026

The United States has surpassed a major clean energy milestone, reaching enough operating solar capacity to power more than 50 million American households. North Carolina alone has 10,127 MW of cumulative solar capacity. https://bit.ly/4jf49PQ

National cumulative solar deployment hits 299.4 GW as utility-scale additions propel a 45% year-over-year Q2 expansion, while manufacturing investments and red-state project builds reach historic highs.

09/18/2026

Gov. Josh Stein officially proclaimed this week as Clean Energy Week in North Carolina, citing clean energy's contribution to the state's job market and economic development. North Carolina ranks No. 8 in the country for clean energy jobs and No. 1 for clean energy jobs in rural areas.

"The cost of electricity for residential consumers is increasing, and energy demand is growing; solar and wind energy are among the cheapest forms of energy generation to build and maintain," Stein said in the proclamation.

How did you celebrate Clean Energy Week?

09/17/2026

A new, free program is coming to the Triangle to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient, which could end up saving them money in the long run. Residents in Triangle communities including Raleigh and Chapel Hill may qualify for rebates, and Electrify the Triangle’s home energy navigators can help them put together a plan to make their homes more energy efficient.

A new, free program can help Triangle residents learn which rebates they qualify for and find vetted contractors to work on their homes.