NC Clean Energy Technology Center

Register now to attend our FREE Planning for a Sustainable Fleet webinar!

In NCCETC's Q3 Energy Insights Webinar, speakers will address the following questions to consider when planning for a sustainable fleet:
✅ What data should be collected?
✅ Which technologies should be considered?
✅ Who should be involved from the beginning of the planning process?

Fleet managers, don't miss the opportunity to learn about NCCETC's free, high-level fleet assessments for NC fleets that are interested in cost savings, operational efficiency, and emissions reduction!

Register now to join us on Tuesday, June 23, from 2:00-3:00pm EST:
🔗 https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_meJGZyf9RwmA3A7U-Ly4NA #/registration

We had a blast at AMPlify Appalachia last week! 🎶

Thank you to the NC Sustainable Energy Association for organizing a fantastic event that highlighted regional recovery efforts in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council as they continue to serve Western NC. 🌞

🎉 Congratulations to Rashad Ladson and David Smith, our newest Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma recipients! 🏆 David and Rashad participated in NCCETC's Photovoltaic Technician Pathway, expanding their knowledge of solar PV design, installation, operations, and maintenance.

The PV Technician Pathway prepares candidates who want to work on the technical side of renewable energy.

The Solar Project Development Pathway is ideal for those who're interested in the business and project development side. It includes our Renewable Energy Project Development course which focuses on business, policy, finance and project development for renewables.

Learn more about NCCETC's award-winning Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series and how you can save $700 or more on your course registrations!

👉 https://nccleantech.ncsu.edu/our-work/training/renewable-energy-technologies-diploma-services/

Join the hub of companies providing products and services for fleet leaders seeking to grow sustainable practices by becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor at !

The 2026 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo returns to Durham, NC, August 25-27, and will feature a wide variety of vendors across technology and software, vehicles and equipment, maintenance and operations, alternative fuels and Infrastructure, and business services.

Year after year, sponsors and exhibitors return for the quality of our audience. Sponsor pricing starts at $4,000, and Exhibitor booths/equipment displays are $2,000.

See the Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus for a full description of benefits 👇https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026SFTProspectus-SFTemailupdate.pdf

Learn more about opportunities to support the conference 👇 https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/sponsors-exhibitors/

Register early to secure your spot at the 2026 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo!

Early bird discounts for individuals and members of promotional partner organizations are available through July 10, 2026. Discounted registration for students and for groups of 3 or more individuals from the same organization are also offered!

Learn more & register now to join us August 25-27, 2026, at the Durham Convention Center in Durham, NC: 🔗https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/register/

Summer training sessions have started! Today, we’re welcoming the newest cohort of our 2-day O&M: Operations and Maintenance of PV Systems course to our training facilities.

Shoutout to our course participants who will dive into the operation and maintenance of grid-connected PV systems this week:
➡️ Michael Dunn, Solar Clean Pros
➡️ Travis Evans, Cape Fear Solar Systems
➡️ Justin Goodman, Cape Fear Solar Systems
➡️ Rashad Ladson, NC A&T
➡️ Patrick O’Brien, Earth Patriot LLC
➡️ Tyler Sasser, Cape Fear Solar Systems
➡️ David Smith

Learn more about our training courses & stay tuned for fall session dates!

🔗 https://web.cvent.com/event/c3637c4d-73e4-448b-8cad-e93332d7ac36/summary

NCCETC staff are at the Appalachian Energy Summit this week! ⚡

Clean Transportation Program Director Heather Brutz and Senior Project Manager Shelly Parker led the Transportation-Oriented Opportunities Working Group session yesterday. Industry professionals discussed the bicycle friendly university of Lees-McRae College, how to upfit fleet garages for EVs and alternative fuels, and mechanisms for funding transportation solutions.

NCCETC also attended a walking tour in downtown Boone, NC, and explored solar and EV charging infrastructure!

Learn more about the annual summit at https://sustain.appstate.edu/initiatives/energy-summit/2026/

📸: Anna Weitz, Clean Energy Engineer

⌛ Solar technicians, there's still time to register for next week's O&M training! Register by June 4 to become the O&M professional who keeps solar systems running reliably, safely and efficiently.

Our 2-day, hands-on training focuses on real-world skills:
💡 Performance evaluation & data collection
💡 Arc flash safety requirements
💡 Ground fault detection
💡 Thermal imaging & IV curve tracing
💡 Fuse servicing and field diagnostics

Visit https://lnkd.in/e7HkUASC to register & join us in-person next week, June 9-10!

Just around the corner – join us at NC Sustainable Energy Association’s AMPlify Appalachia event on June 11! Come jam out at Sierra Nevada Brewing for a concert benefiting Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council’s regional recovery efforts in western North Carolina through clean energy solutions. https://bit.ly/43kmcur

Don't miss the chance to attend our Renewable Energy Project Development (REPD) course - starting next week! ⏰

In this virtual 10-week course, participants will receive 40 hours of live instruction covering renewable energy technology applications, solar fundamentals, project development & finance, energy policy & market drivers, business & financial models behind renewable energy projects, and more!

Featured speakers include:
⚡ Lyra Dumdum, EIP Energy Storage
⚡ Josh Rogers, Truckroll
⚡ Susan Munroe, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy
⚡ Lance Pittman, Siemens Energy Products

Learn more & register now at go.ncsu.edu/REPD 🔗