Sundance President Speaks at NCSEA ‘Clean Energy in the Mountains’ event

North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

From the NCSEA website:

“For some time now, North Carolina has been a national clean energy leader, at one point reaching #2 in installed solar. That growth is slowing down as we face challenges related to interconnection, transmission, and utility procurement of generation technologies. On the other side of the equation, there are a lot of opportunities ahead for customer-sited (or sited nearby) clean energy projects involving technologies like solar and storage. Unfortunately, the clean energy programs available for residential and commercial customers have been fairly limited. At this event, we’ll host conversations about clean energy program limitations, and what’s needed to spur rapid growth for customer projects to accelerate progress towards the state’s goal of 70% carbon emissions reductions by 2030. At the Clean Energy in the Mountains event, we’ll feature a moderated panel with customers and clean energy providers alike to highlight some of the challenges and opportunities for clean energy programs moving forward.”

Clean Energy in the Mountains Annual Event

The event kicked off with some networking at Highland Brewing Company‘s beautiful event space in Asheville. The discussion opened with remarks from NCSEA’s Executive Director, Matt Abele . As the gathering progressed, participants engaged in lively discussions that emphasized collaboration and innovation within the clean energy sector. Attendees shared valuable experiences and exchanged ideas, culminating in a variety of ncsea summit highlights and insights that underscored the importance of sustainable practices. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm, showcasing the collective commitment to advancing renewable energy initiatives in North Carolina.

Panel discussion was moderated by NCSEA’s Regulatory Counsel, Ethan Blumenthal.

• • Featured panelists were:
    • Sophie Mullinax, Solar Crowdsource
    • Randy Lucas, Lucas Tax & Energy Consulting
    • Jeremiah Leroy, Buncombe County
    • Dave Hollister, Sundance Power Systems
• • Check out Sundance Power Systems founder and president, Dave Hollister, discuss the challenges we face in North Carolina in building our sustainable energy infrastructure:

The turnout was strong for this event with people from all kinds of organizations meeting up to listen, learn and discuss renewable energy in North Carolina, particularly here in the mountains of WNC. Thanks to all who sponsored the event and contributed in any way. We at Sundance are proud to be part of such a passionate and capable community! Participants engaged in meaningful conversations, sharing innovative ideas and solutions to advance renewable energy initiatives. One noteworthy mention was Sundance’s Green Yogini Initiative, which aims to promote sustainability practices within the wellness community. Together, we are working towards a healthier planet and a brighter future for generations to come.