Outreach, Engagement and Economic Development

NC State University is a resource for state-of-the-art information about energy production, distribution and uses targeted to meet the technical, public policy, economic and educational needs of citizens and businesses across our state, nation and world.

Many of these energy resources and related issues are multidisciplinary in nature, connecting departments and colleges within the university. The following list of resources and programs is focused on sharing this knowledge and expertise with the public.

For Citizens

• NCCETC – Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) 
• NCCETC – Fuel What Matters – Basics of Alternative Fuels
• NC State Extension — Housing and Energy

For Businesses and Industry

• NCCETC – Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) 
• NCCETC – Motor Fleet Resources for Alternative Fuels
• NC State Extension – Solar and Wind Energy Development Opportunities: Tax Implications

Technical Assistance

• NC Clean Energy Technology Center – Numerous Training, Assessment, and Technical Assistance Programs
• College of Natural Resources Extension Programs – Woody Biomass Feedstocks, Processing
• NC State Industrial Expansion Solutions — Environment and Energy

 

Continuing Education Programs

NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education

• Energy Management Diploma Program
• Facilities Engineering Management Diploma Program

NC CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Whether you’re an industry pro or just starting out, the NC Clean Energy Technology Center Training Program offers online and in-person workshops and programs that range from short, certificate classes to the in-depth Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series.

• Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series
• CREM: Certificate in Renewable Energy Management
• REPV: Fundamentals of Design and Installation of Photovoltaic Systems
• REPV(A) : Advanced Design and Installation of Photovoltaic Systems
• Operations and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Systems
• Solar Storage
• Hands-on Solar PV Lab

CNR EXTENSION PROGRAMS FOR BIOMASS

• Woody Biomass

 

Resources for K-20 STEM Education

• NC State Solar House
• The Science House
• The Engineering Place
• 4-H Electric Program
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Other

• State Energy Conference
• Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED)
• Office of Outreach & Engagement

Energy Extension Centers and Institutes

• NC Clean Energy Technology Center
• NC State Industrial Expansion Solutions