CleanAIRE NC

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.

Charge for Change – Triangle
2021-08-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NCSU Campus, 930 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, 27606
The time for Clean Energy investment is now. We are at a crossroads where we must have massive investment in our climate coupled with divestment from fossil fuels.
This event highlights the need for clean energy transportation solutions through the following:

an EV car show
constituent meetings with elected officials
networking with leading small businesses, non profits, and community leaders on local solutions and clean energy manufacturing jobs.
Green Jobs discussion
Electric Vehicle 101
Letter to the Editor Training
and more!

Sign up now at https://www.mobilize.us/edfaction/event/402556/

Energy Efficiency as a Building Block to the Clean Energy Future
2021-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Part of NC Sustainable Energy Association’s ‘Making Energy Work 2021’ webinar series, featuring varying topics in clean energy from finance to policy and market insights. Join hundreds of attendees from across the country to get the latest scoop on trending clean energy topics sweeping the industry. Each webinar will feature nationally and regionally renowned experts within their respective fields to help shape the conversations driving clean energy forward in North Carolina and the country.

Charge for Change – High Point
2021-08-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Crescent Ford, 100 Old Winston Rd, High Point, NC, 27265, United States
The time for Clean Energy investment is now. We are at a crossroads where we must have massive investment in our climate coupled with divestment from fossil fuels.
This event highlights the need for clean energy transportation solutions through the following:

an EV car show
constituent meetings with elected officials
networking with leading small businesses, non profits, and community leaders on local solutions and clean energy manufacturing jobs.
Green Jobs discussion
Electric Vehicle 101
Letter to the Editor Training
and more!

Sign up now at https://www.mobilize.us/edfaction/event/402540/

Webinar: Air Permitting 101
2021-08-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Trying to navigate North Carolina’s air quality permitting process? Need guidance on how (and when) to submit public comments on air emission sources? Then join us for Air Permitting 101! This free webinar will go through the in’s and out’s of air quality permitting in North Carolina to shed some light on the relevant laws and rules that regulators must address when considering a permit to pollute in our state. Mark Cuilla and Heather Sands from the NC DEQ’s Division of Air Quality will join to help field questions.
This presentation is perfect for community members and advocates looking for a crash course on air quality permits in NC, and who wish to learn how to provide more effective public comments on air emission sources.
Featured speaker:

Andrew Rasetti, Policy Associate, CleanAIRE NC

Guest speakers:

Mark Cuilla, Permitting Section Chief, NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality
Heather Sands, Title V Permit Branch Manager, NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality

Registration Form

RiverFest 2021
2021-08-07 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 Catawba St, Belmont, NC, 28012, United States
RiverFest is a family-friendly festival held on the banks of the Catawba River in Belmont, NC. The day will be action-packed with fun for the whole family!
Event Features:

Live music by Dr. D and Joey Lavalle
Food trucks
Local, craft beer
Educational activities for kids
Free Kayaking (8 and up for single kayaks, 4 & up to ride along in a tandem)
King/Queen of the Catawba Kayak Race
Local vendors
Artisans
Raffle with multiple prizes!

Climate Change, Heat + Sports Safety
2021-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Join Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action, in partnership with NC Clinicians for Climate Action and Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action, for a discussion on heat and sports safety with Dr. Andrew Grundstein on Thursday, August 5 at noon. Dr. Grundstein is a Geographer Climatologist and a leading expert on the impacts of weather and climate on human health, with a particular focus on assessing and monitoring heat. In this webinar, Dr. Grundstein will speak about the impact of climate change and heat on sports safety, environmental monitoring, and assessment of heat vulnerability.
