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North Carolina's growing clean energy success
story is about the people behind it. 

Use the map to view and share stories from across North Carolina

Roanoke Electric Cooperative launched its energy efficiency program Upgrade to $ave to offer relief to member-owners facing high energy bills.


Learn more about how Upgrade to $ave is creating energy burden solutions

The Buncombe County government set a goal to go 100 percent renewable for all county operations by 2030.


Read more on how they are advancing toward a sustainable future.

SHIFTING GEARS

at the Transit Operations 
Center in Raleigh, NC

SUSTAINABility

in the City of Raleigh

at the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility in Raleigh, NC

REUSE

LEADING THE WAY

at Wilder's Grove Service Center in Raleigh, NC

By replacing traditional buffer plants with native grasses and wildflowers, Strata Solar enabled Howell Midland farm to be multi-use, with energy-producing solar panels coexisting alongside insect-pollinated plants.

Robert Rogers
Learn why Robert Rogers enjoys helping people save money on monthly bills

Learn how capturing just .1% of the Gulf Stream could power our entire state.

Solar power is a good business decision for Gerry Wood. 

Learn how one local business owner's decision to switch to solar power is saving him money. 

HELEN LIVINGSTON

Helen is a proud, life-long North Carolinian, whose 300-acre farm has a rich family history. With fears of losing the farm due to weather concerns and plunging commodity prices, Helen turned to solar to ensure the farm would stay in her family for generations to come.

AMAZON WIND FARM US EAST

Learn how the development of wind power in northeastern North Carolina is creating jobs and economic opportunities for communities that need it the most. 

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University's commitment towards a sustainable future starts with their students.

SOLAR READY VETERANS

Learn how the solar industry is serving those who have honorably served our country.

LOYD RAY FARMS

Learn how one farm in Yadkinville, NC is taking the waste from 8,600 pigs, and turning it into something positive for their community.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MOUNT OLIVE
Learn how one North Carolina church became a good steward of its land.

JOHN ARGENTATI

Learn more about how John's investments in
clean energy have resulted in a $9 energy bill.

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© NC Sustainable Energy Association 2023

To learn more about clean energy and how you can get involved, please visit www.energync.org

Thank you to all of our supporters, funders, and partners that made this website possible.
© NC Sustainable Energy Association 2022

To learn more about clean energy and how you can get involved, please visit www.energync.org
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