CleanAIRE NC

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Durham)
2022-07-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Durham County Courthouse, 510 S. Dillard St., Durham, NC, 27701, United States

Electrification 2022: Building a Net-Zero Future for All
2022-06-28 14:00 - 2022-06-30 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join EPRI for this in‑person event — featuring immersive pre‑conference workshops, compelling and insightful agenda sessions, a comprehensive exposition, and multiple networking functions. The focus of the event will be how we can accelerate progress toward a low-carbon power sector and net-zero economy with targeted, equitable electrification solutions.
Learn more and register at https://www.electrification2022.com/.

Air Permitting and the Public Participation Process – NC
2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
The U.S. EPA is inviting you to take part in its Virtual Air Permits Training for Meaningful Involvement on Thursday, June 23rd at 6:00 p.m. ET.
The goals of this training are to help inform communities about air permits and their associated regulations and to provide communities with resources that will assist them in becoming more involved in the air permitting process.
Topics Covered in Training:

Overview of the Clean Air Act
General Information on the Types of Air Permits
Basics of New Source Review (NSR) Permits (also known as pre-construction/construction permits)
Basics of Title V Permits (also known as operating permits)
Opportunities for Public Participation in the Permitting Process
Resources and Tips for Commenting on and Petitioning Permits

Registration Link: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_JPyOEy4tSMW7kWVT0rj3zw

Citizen Science: Ask Me Anything
2022-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Please join us on June 16th for an “Ask Me Anything” Citizen Science Zoom call to share your insights into the program, ask our Citizen Science Manager, Denise Bruce, any questions about the AirKeeper network, and help us build a program that works for you. AirKeepers Ed Barrows, Gordon Miller, and Bob Thomason will co-host the meeting with Denise to share their personal AirKeeper experiences.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders Meeting
2022-06-15 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

Special Meeting on Duke Energy's Draft Carbon Plan
2022-06-09 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Please join us on Thursday, June 9th for a special virtual meeting led by NC Climate Ambassadors to learn more about Duke Energy’s Draft Carbon Plan recently submitted to the NC Utilities Commission this past Monday.
We will provide an overview of the plan, distinguish between strategies that move us closer to a clean energy economy and those that don’t, and discuss the best opportunities for us to engage collectively and individually in this important process.
Now is the time to raise your voice for clean energy solutions that center on equity and environmental justice in North Carolina.

There's Nothing Funny About Climate Change Comedy Tour
2022-05-24 20:00 - 2022-05-26 22:00 (America/Halifax) | NC
There’s Nothing Funny About Climate Change is a live comedy tour across the Southeast to make you laugh while also sharing how the earth needs our help. Each tour stop will be an evening of stand-up comedy with a little bit of environmental justice mixed in.
Featuring comedians Hillary Begley, Petey Smith-McDowell, Robert Brian Schneider, Grace Hauth, and LA Redd. Come find out how you can be a part of the change.
Upcoming Tour dates:
Charlotte, NC
Tuesday, May 24th at 8 PM
Venue: Hattie’s Tap and Tavern
Free ($10 suggested cover at the door)
Raleigh, NC
Wednesday, May 25th at 8 PM
Venue: Barrel Culture Brewing & Blending
Free ($10 suggested cover at the door)
Durham, NC
Thursday, May 26th at 8 PM
Venue: GPazz Live Music Hall
Free ($10 suggested cover at the door)

EVs For Equity
2022-05-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Northwest School of the Arts, 1415 Beatties Ford rd, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
Did you know sales of electric vehicles are growing exponentially due to competitive pricing and technology improvements? Electric vehicles also have the potential to bring widespread health and environmental benefits through improving the air we breathe.
Residents of the Historic West End in Charlotte are invited to check out a variety of electric vehicles on display and talk with EV drivers and experts at the upcoming EVs for Equity event on Saturday, May 21 beginning at noon.

Hear about benefits, incentives, and programs for electric vehicle (EV) ownership.
Connect with local experts and owners about their experience with EVs.
Experience a variety of vehicles on display including Nissan Leaf, Kia Niro, Tesla Model S Plaid edition, and Mitsubishi Outlander.
Learn about the Historic West End Green District initiative and the growth of EV infrastructure in the Historic West End, including the latest PoleVolt technology.

This special event is open to all Historic West End residents. To learn more and register, click here.

Clean Energy in the Mountains
2022-05-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy #200, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
Last year, the North Carolina General Assembly passed HB951: Energy Solutions for North Carolina, the first major comprehensive legislation since HB589. This piece of legislation outlines a roadmap at the NC Utilities Commission to work on issues related to carbon reduction, coal retirement, competitive procurement, performance-based regulations, and various other provisions.
Join NCSEA as they discuss HB951 implementation and what lies ahead on the horizon for clean energy in North Carolina. The event will feature a moderated panel discussion and conversations with your peers, followed by networking with fellow clean energy industry professionals, advocates, and supporters.

NC BREATHE 2022
2022-05-18 14:12 (America/New_York) | NC
The NC BREATHE 2022 conference will be held on April 7, 2022, both virtually and in person at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. The hybrid event will feature a series of panel discussions and distinguished keynote speakers focusing on climate, health, and equity.
Registration is now open! You can register for NC BREATHE at https://cleanairenc.salsalabs.org/ncbreathe2022_2/index.html.

RiverFest
2022-05-14 11:30 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 Catawba St, Belmont, NC, 28012, United States
Come down to Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park this weekend for RiverFest, a family-friendly festival held on the banks of the Catawba River. The day will be action-packed with fun for the whole family, including food trucks, live music, local beer, kayaking, a kids’ zone, local vendors, and more!

Learn more at https://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/riverfest/

Air Quality Awareness Week
2022-05-02 - 2022-05-06 | NC
Air Quality Awareness Week 2022 will be celebrated May 2 – 6, 2022. Our theme this year is Be Air Aware & Prepared! The goal of Air Quality Awareness Week is to promote events that increase air quality awareness and encourage people to check the Air Quality Index (AQI) daily.
Each day of the week will focus on the following daily topics:

Monday, May 2nd: Wildfires & Smoke
Tuesday, May 3rd: Asthma and Your Health
Wednesday, May 4th: Citizen Science & Sensors
Thursday, May 5th: Environmental Justice & Air Quality
Friday, May 6th: Air Quality Around the World

Learn more at https://www.airnow.gov/aqaw/.

Arbor Day Festival
2022-04-24 14:30 - 18:00 UTC | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Piedmont Earth Day Fair
2022-04-23 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance for a celebration of community and the planet – the 2022 Piedmont Earth Day Fair. Enjoy great food and music, activities for adults and kids, and wonderful earth-friendly exhibitors. This event is FREE, including free parking.

Charlotte Earth Day 2022
2022-04-23 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States

Sol Summit 2022: An Immersive Hybrid Experience
2022-04-21 00:00 - 2022-04-23 00:00 (America/Halifax) | Hybrid/Virtual
Sol Summit brings together organizers, community members, and elected officials in a way that leads to collaboration on solutions to some of our communities’ most pressing environmental issues. Breakout sessions, workshops, and panels are curated to encourage dialogue, innovation, and creativity. Speakers and facilitators will range from frontline community activists to elected officials.
Click here to register.

NC BREATHE 2022
2022-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Catawba College, 2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC, 28144, United States
The NC BREATHE 2022 conference will be held on April 7, 2022, both virtually and in person at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. The hybrid event will feature a series of panel discussions and distinguished keynote speakers focusing on climate, health, and equity.
Registration is now open!

Environmental Justice Student Town Hall with Richard Moore
2022-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Catawba College, 2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC, 28144, United States

American Climate Leadership Summit 2022
2022-03-28 08:00 - 2022-03-31 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Get ready for four days of ground-breaking insights and opportunities for action with the brightest and most successful leaders working to mobilize a broader diversity of support for climate solutions locally, nationally, and beyond. The American Climate Leadership Summit 2022 (ACLS 2022) will take place virtually from March 28-31.
Register now.

'The Children' presented by Three Bone Theatre & CleanAIRE NC
2022-03-11 20:00 - 2022-03-26 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Arts Factory, 1545 W Trade Street, Charlotte, 28216
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Three Bone Theatre to bring ‘The Children’ to Charlotte, March 11th – 26th! This groundbreaking play from Lucy Kirkwood’ explores themes of sacrifice, environmental justice, and what we owe to each other.
Get your tickets at https://www.threebonetheatre.com/the-children.

North Carolina's Clean Energy Future: What Policymakers Need to Know
2022-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The clean energy transition is moving at a rapid pace and North Carolina has been leading the way. There has been significant development in both the clean energy industry and state policy over the past two years. In advance of the upcoming 2022 North Carolina legislative session, current and prospective lawmakers, staff, and advocates are invited to join Climate Cabinet Education, CleanAIRE NC, North Carolina League of Conservation Voters, and the National Caucus for Environmental Legislators for a nonpartisan public virtual event to learn more about the current clean energy legislative landscape. The event will include a presentation on existing policies, a presentation on best climate communication practices from behavioral science, and an interactive panel of leaders in this space. Guest speakers will include Kym Hunter (Southern Environmental Law Center), Ivan Urlaub (NC Sustainable Energy Association), Claire Williamson (NC Justice Center), and Daisha Williams (CleanAIRE NC).
Please join us on March 1st, 7pm ET for this educational opportunity.
Registration is required.

Youth Climate Summit
2022-02-21 | The Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, 27704, United States
This powerful, one-day educational experience will help lead changes in the lives, schools, and communities of young people by working towards a more sustainable future in the Triangle. The Summit, aligned with North Carolina State Science Standards, will feature informative sessions and workshops led by local community leaders, organizers, and scientists. This program is intended for high school students.

Breathe Again: Health Air is Health Care
2022-02-17 12:00 - 2022-02-18 13:30 UTC | Virtual
Did you know that more than 40% of the U.S. is breathing dirty air and that in 46 states, communities of color are exposed to higher levels of dangerous air pollution than white communities? We have the power to take action!
Register now for this two-day training event to connect with others working on air pollution & the climate crisis, take action by calling elected officials, and learn how you can amplify your impact with “Train the Trainer” sessions!
Learn more and register at https://ncipl.org/breathe-again/.

The Air We Breathe in Spring: A Focus on Allergies
2022-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The first in a quarterly webinar series, “Climate Change, the Air We Breathe, and Respiratory Health,” will focus on the ways climate change and air pollution are impacting spring allergy season. Topics discussed will include the early onset of the spring allergy season in our changing climate, the impact of warming temperatures on plant growth and pollen intensity, and the effect of air pollution on the allergenicity of pollen with a focus on how these changes are impacting patients with allergies, especially those with allergic asthma.
Register for the free webinar here.

Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Improving Resilience to Coastal Riverine Flooding
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Sound Rivers’ virtual science series, Tell Me About It Tuesdays, is back in February with “Natural Systems — Improving Resilience to Coastal Riverine Flooding.” Tune in with Dr. Barbara Doll at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8 for this episode about flood resilience and restoration. Dr. Doll is a North Carolina State University extension associate professor and restoration specialist with North Carolina Sea Grant, whose work has focused on nonpoint source pollution prevention and treatment, restoration ecology, stormwater management, stream assessment, and sustainable landscaping.

NC Electric Transportation Stakeholder Webinar
2022-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, in collaboration with Plug-In NC, will host an NC electric transportation stakeholder webinar. Invitees include advocates, EV industry, electric utilities, state agencies, local governments, universities, and Clean Cities Coalitions. The webinar will explore the work underway and identify what’s needed to prepare NC for efficient, effective, and equitable use of forthcoming federal EV charging infrastructure funding.
Register here.

Tell Me About It Tuesdays: Water Quality, Public Health, and Coastal Resilience
2022-01-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Sound Rivers’ virtual science series, Tell Me About It Tuesdays, returns in the new year with “Water Quality, Public Health, and Coastal Resilience.” Tune in at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11 with Dr. Rachel Noble for this talk about the risk of microbial contaminants to coastal resilience and public health, with some real-world examples from coastal towns in North Carolina. Noble is a distinguished professor of marine science at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Pulling Back the Curtain: Who's Charting our Energy Future?
2021-12-14 12:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
How does North Carolina incentivize clean energy production and infrastructure? What are the rules governing household electricity rates? How are we helping families adopt rooftop solar and electric vehicles, and what more could we be doing?
All of these crucial decisions involve the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC), a group of seven appointed regulators who wield immense power over our energy and climate policy. Come learn how this little-known state agency works, and how a few people can make a huge difference to NC’s clean energy future.
Pulling Back the Curtain: Who’s Charting Our Energy Future?
Session 6: Building a Clean Energy Future
Tuesday, December 14, at Noon or 5:30 PM (choose your time)
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The final session of this six-part webinar series will look ahead, as we consider our path from our current energy landscape to the clean energy future we want. Participants will learn:

Where NC currently gets its electricity;
Why Duke Energy is so powerful;
How advocates can work to incentivize more clean energy and a just energy system;
And much more.

By understanding the forces that shape our energy system, we can positively affect policy outcomes and accelerate North Carolina’s transition to a clean energy economy. Learn more about this series, and catch up with previous session recordings, at https://cleanairenc.org/nc-energy-webinar-series/.

2021 SC Clean Energy Conference & Southeast Energy Law Seminar
2021-12-09 - 2021-12-10 | Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC, 29613, United States
On December 9th E4 Carolinas convenes South Carolinas’ largest annual energy conference in Greenville, SC. It traditionally attracts hundreds of energy professionals from the region.
Then on December 10th E4 Carolinas produces the Southeast Energy Law Seminar, covering the latest activity from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a run-down of the recent legislative and regulatory activities from all Southeast states, and emerging legal issues related to the energy transition taking place nationally. A great way for attorneys to meet their annual CLE requirement.
Reserve your spot for either or both of these great events at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-sc-clean-energy-conference-southeast-energy-law-seminar-tickets-137854732215

Pulling Back the Curtain: Who's Charting our Energy Future?
2021-11-23 12:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
How does North Carolina incentivize clean energy production and infrastructure? What are the rules governing household electricity rates? How are we helping families adopt rooftop solar and electric vehicles, and what more could we be doing?
All of these crucial decisions involve the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC), a group of seven appointed regulators who wield immense power over our energy and climate policy. Come learn how this little-known state agency works, and how a few people can make a huge difference to NC’s clean energy future.
Pulling Back the Curtain: Who’s Charting Our Energy Future?
Session 5: Power Generation: Cost vs Benefit
Tuesday, November 23, at Noon or 5:30 PM (choose your time)
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Session 5 of this six-part webinar series examines how can we compare the costs and benefits of large, central-station power plants with smaller, locally-sited distributed clean energy such as solar.
By understanding the forces that shape our energy system, we can positively affect policy outcomes and accelerate North Carolina’s transition to a clean energy economy. Learn more about this series, and catch up with previous session recordings, at https://cleanairenc.org/nc-energy-webinar-series/.
