CleanAIRE NC

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.
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'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/.

State of the Climate 2021
2021-11-10 | Virtual
On Wednesday, November 10th CleanAIRE NC will host State of the Climate 2021, a 12-hour online giving campaign to support clean air and climate solutions. Please join us and make a special gift to CleanAIRE NC on this important day.
You can learn more about the event and see the full agenda of activities at https://cleanairenc.org/sotc-21.

Pulling Back the Curtain: Who's Charting our Energy Future?
2021-11-09 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 4: Communities on the Frontline
Tuesday, November 9, at Noon or 5:30 PM (choose your time)
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Session 4 of this six-part webinar series continues the focus on energy justice. Participants will learn:

Clean energy’s potential to provide local jobs, reduce pollution, and transform our cities and our state;
How we can help communities transition to and build a clean energy future;
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/.

NC BikeWalk Summit
2021-11-04 - 2021-11-06 | W.G. Pearson Center, 600 E Umstead St, Durham, 27701, United States
Wherever you are located, in North Carolina or beyond, BikeWalk NC invites you to join them either in Durham or remotely November 4-6th for their 10th Annual NC BikeWalk Summit.

NC Climate Ambassador Training
2021-11-03 16:00 - 2021-11-04 17:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Through our partnership with ecoAmerica’s Path to Positive Communities we are equipping civic leaders and community advocates with the knowledge, communications skills, and resources to speak and act confidently on climate change solutions. This two-day virtual training provides an opportunity for you to learn the latest about climate change impacts on NC communities, solutions available right now that would decrease greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs, and how to communicate these issues to everyone from members of your book group to your state representatives.
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Biogas & Communities
2021-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL), a program of the NC Council of Churches, is sponsoring a webinar series to educate faith communities about the problem of hog waste biogas and to amplify local community voices on the issue.
The second webinar on November 2nd at 7 p.m. will provide the community with the opportunity to share how communities of faith can collaborate with and support them in the effort to protect their health and well-being. Featured speakers include:

Blakely Hildebrand, SELC (facilitator)
Daisha Williams, CleanAIRE NC
Rev. Jimmy Melvin, Mt. Zion AME Zion Church

Pulling Back the Curtain: Who's Charting our Energy Future?
2021-10-26 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 3: Energy Justice: Why Has It Taken So Long?
Tuesday, October 26, at Noon or 5:30 PM (choose your time)
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Session 3 of this six-part webinar series focuses on issues surrounding energy justice. Participants will learn:

How our energy policies impact frontline communities;
Why the regulatory system is so blind to energy justice issues, and how we can solve this;
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/.

Biketoberfest 2021
2021-10-24 | Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
Biketoberfest benefiting Sustain Charlotte returns in-person in 2021! This unique event shows hundreds of people how easy it is to get around Charlotte by bike. From families to confident cyclists, Biketoberfest will show you fun and easy routes to get to destinations around the city.

Pulling Back the Curtain: Who's Charting our Energy Future?
2021-10-12 12:00 - 13:15 (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 2: The Regulatory Process in North Carolina
Register Today
Utility companies benefit from NCUC proceedings dominated by complex and arcane policy arguments that can feel inaccessible to many energy advocates. The goal of this course is to explain in plain language how the current regulatory system works, and how advocates and nonprofits can get involved to move this system in a better direction.
Participants will learn:

What is the NCUC, and why it’s important;
How we can create a system that’s more just, and that puts people over profits;
Why our current policies are incentivizing utilities to hang onto fossil fuels, and what we can do to change that;
And much more.

Class Dates:

Tuesday, October 12
Tuesday, October 26
Tuesday, November 9
Tuesday, November 23
Tuesday, December 14

By understanding how the NCUC works, we can positively affect policy outcomes and accelerate North Carolina’s transition to a clean energy economy.
Register now at https://cleanairenc.org/nc-energy-webinar-series/.

Historic West End Tree Adoption
2021-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Northwest School of the Arts, 1415 Beatties Ford rd, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
TreesCharlotte invites residents living in the Historic West end neighborhoods to pick up trees at the Northwest School of the Arts. CleanAIRE NC will be hosting a table at the event to discuss the Historic West End Green District, as well as opportunities for hosting monitors.

Webinar: NC Haze Plan
2021-09-30 17:00 - 17:45 (America/New_York) | Virtual
According to air quality monitoring data, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ranked as the ninth most HAZE pollution burdened park in the United States. Haze pollution comes from coal plants, industrial facilities, vehicles, and other sources and is made up of the same pollutants that harm people’s health. The North Carolina Division of Air Quality, the state’s air quality regulator, is currently updating its plan that is supposed to make reasonable progress toward improving air quality and visibility in Class 1 areas (like Joyce-Kilmer-Slickrock and Linville Gorge Wilderness Areas and Great Smoky Mountains National park). But despite clear authority to fully review all the pollution-causing haze and all polluting sources in the state, DAQ has chosen to ignore nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and over 26 haze-polluting facilities, including major coal plants.
On September 30, CleanAIRE NC, The National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club, and Environment North Carolina are co-hosting a webinar to discuss the state’s inadequate haze plan. A panel of experts will discuss where the state’s proposal falls short and offer concerned citizens and outdoor enthusiasts ways to advocate for a stronger State Implementation Plan that addresses haze pollution and makes our parks and communities healthier, cleaner places to explore and play.
If you are interested in joining this important webinar, take a moment to register by going here: https://cleanairenc.salsalabs.org/NCHazeWebinar/index.html

Climate Change & Maternal Health Equity
2021-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
CleanAIRE NC and NCCCA invite perinatal healthcare providers (obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, nurses, doulas), pregnant moms, and community members interested in health equity to join this Zoom session to learn more about how climate change affects pregnancy and child health, with particular attention to the disproportionate impacts in Black and Latinx communities. The panel conversation will feature frontline community members who are already feeling the impact of climate change and:

Dr. Stephanie Johannes, Pediatrician and CleanAIRE NC Health Program Manager
Joy Spencer, Executive Director of Equity Before Birth
Maya Jackson, Founder and Executive Director of Mobilizing African American Mothers for Empowerment (MAAME)
Max Cawley, Program Manager at the Museum of Life and Science

Go to https://cleanairenc.salsalabs.org/WebinarClimateChangeMaternalHealthEquity/index.html to register.

Harrisburg, NC Drive Electric Event
2021-09-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Harrisburg Town Center, 6405 Kee Lane, Harrisburg, NC, 28075, United States
Part of National Drive Electric Week. Come check out a variety of electric vehicles (EVs) in person (COVID-safe protocols in place) to learn more about the benefits of EVs and talk to current EV drivers about their experiences. There will also be information shared about the two charging stations in Harrisburg.

Pulling Back the Curtain: Who's Charting our Energy Future?
2021-09-21 17:30 - 18:45, 2021-09-21 12:00 - 13:15 (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?
Class 1: The Regulatory Process in North Carolina
Register Today
Utility companies benefit from NCUC proceedings dominated by complex and arcane policy arguments that can feel inaccessible to many energy advocates. The goal of this course is to explain in plain language how the current regulatory system works, and how advocates and nonprofits can get involved to move this system in a better direction.
Participants will learn:

What is the NCUC, and why it’s important;
How we can create a system that’s more just, and that puts people over profits;
Why our current policies are incentivizing utilities to hang onto fossil fuels, and what we can do to change that;
And much more.

Class Dates:

Tuesday, September 21
Tuesday, October 12
Tuesday, October 26
Tuesday, November 9
Tuesday, November 23
Tuesday, December 14

By understanding how the NCUC works, we can positively affect policy outcomes and accelerate North Carolina’s transition to a clean energy economy.
Register now at https://cleanairenc.org/nc-energy-webinar-series/.

Make Your Citizen Science Project Count: Strategies to Produce Quality Data
2021-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Citizen science encompasses a wide variety of kinds of projects that produce data — from community science activities to public participation in scientific research. A goal of the scientific process is to produce unbiased, transparent, and reproducible data, regardless of who is doing the work and when it is occurring. A quality assurance project plan, or project plan, provides the framework to produce these type of data, increasing the chance they can used for their intended purpose and maximum impact. Join this webinar to learn how citizen science groups have successfully integrated quality assurance approaches into their projects to help answer their community’s environmental and public health questions.

Register here.
Speakers:
Jill Carr, Coastal Data Scientist at Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership
Brian Magi, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at UNC Charlotte, Member of the CleanAIRE NC Board of Directors
Sergio S. Ruiz Cordova, Data Coordinator at Alabama Water Watch
Dirk Felton, Research Scientist IV at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Moderator: Nora Conlon, Quality Assurance Chemist at US Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works to protect public health and the environment. This webinar was supported by EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD). ORD is the scientific research arm of EPA. Its leading-edge research informs Agency decisions and supports the emerging needs of EPA stakeholders, including the Agency’s state, tribal and community partners.

Before the webinar, check out US EPA’s Quality Assurance Handbook for Citizen Science Projects for step-by-step guidance on how to create a quality assurance project plan for your next citizen science project.

Southeastern Region Environmental Education Conference
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-11 | Lutheridge Camp and Conference Center, 2511 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC, 28704
The 30th Annual Environmental Educators of North Carolina Conference will take place at Lutheridge in Arden, NC from Friday, September 10 to Saturday, September 11, 2021. The 2021 SEEA/EENC conference theme is rEEmerge, honoring new beginnings while celebrating EENC’s 30th anniversary. Enjoy a conference full of professional development, networking, learning, and field experiences that will help you expand your knowledge of EE and resources in NC and beyond! Plan ahead now for pre-conference workshops, field trips, and more on Thursday, September 9.

North Carolina Climate Reporting Town Hall
2021-09-02 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Climate change is no longer a distant worry. It’s already changing our lives. That’s why WFAE is expanding their coverage of the topic, looking at how climate change is affecting the Carolinas and how we’re responding.

At this virtual town-hall discussion on climate change in the Carolinas, WFAE climate reporter David Boraks will discuss reporting on topics such as coastal erosion and sea level rise, flooding from more frequent and intense storms, and the drive for more renewable energy.

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGTznTRuvZeRshUI3TkWbOfWXB_wmgMxUPqXhyqM-Jkx82Lw/viewform.

Solar Policy + Finance Workshop
2021-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC Clean Energy Technology Center, 1575 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606
This day-long, in-person class held in Raleigh, NC provides an overview of federal and North Carolina policies, policies that drive global and domestic markets, solar financial modeling, and ownership structures using tax credits. This course will take place at NC Clean Energy Technology Center offices in Raleigh, NC from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
