solar energy

Feb 5, 2014

HOW SOLARIZE DURHAM PLANS TO TRANSFORM A COMMUNITY: Q&A WITH RITA LEADEM

Following other cities around the US, Solarize Durham plans a grassroots effort to promote clean energy. Uniquely, the initiative will be focusing on low income households too.

Jan 29, 2014

Clean energy jobs grew 20% in 2013

We already new that 2013 was a good year for solar in NC. It looks like the whole clean tech sector was on the rise.

Jan 2, 2014

COMMUNITY-LED SOLAR INITIATIVES SPREADING ACROSS STATE

Through group purchasing and community education, Solarize programs are hoping to make solar affordable in several NC cities.

Dec 11, 2013

HABITAT CHARLOTTE TO INSTALL 550 SOLAR PANELS

The Charlotte non-profit isn't just creating access to secure housing. It's advancing the cause of clean energy too.

Nov 26, 2013

A GREEN-BUILT MCDONALD’S SHIFTS THE FAST FOOD PARADIGM

A sustainably designed McDonald’s in Cary strives for LEED Gold, and altered perceptions.

Nov 19, 2013

NC’S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE: A CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL SHORE

As a co-founder of FLS Energy, Michael Shore has played a key role in the development of NC's clean energy sector. We talked with him about the future of the industry, life after government subsidies, and how utilities may have to adapt.

Nov 4, 2013

UNCC TEAM CREATES AWARD-WINNING NET ZERO ENERGY HOME

A net-zero energy house provides an innovative approach to urban revitalization, and wins awards at the Solar Decathlon in the process.

Oct 22, 2013

MAKING ENERGY WORK: WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF ENERGY IN NORTH CAROLINA?

Renewables, distributed power, energy storage, smart grids - this year's NCSEA conference explores the disruptive changes that are happening now in the energy sector.