Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association

"President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to kill offshore wind energy development 'on day one' of his second term is already triggering project?slowdowns on the East Coast, but the biggest wind farm proposed in the Gulf of Mexico will likely stay on track." Though Trump's presidency may cause federal uncertainty, Louisiana will remain a strong supporter of offshore wind energy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCRSGQzt

A new software by GridUnity that says it can reduce interconnection wait times by a year or more was just awarded $49.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3gNXfgC

Solar and farming can make a great pair: in Montgomery County, NC, sheep are maintaining 123 acres of solar and contributing to solar/agriculture advocacy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eawvufCN

How can we keep the lights on as extreme weather events grow more prevalent? Check out these five suggestions to "disaster-proof" the energy grid: https://lnkd.in/eH4BxySH

Georgia Power executives have proposed building battery energy storage systems (BESS) at four sites in Bibb, Lowndes, Floyd, and Cherokee counties. The Public Service Commission is scheduled to vote on these projects on December 3rd. https://lnkd.in/ePk3Nk2E

Demand for solar panel recycling is growing rapidly; in Georgia, a planned recycling facility is accelerating construction and will invest an additional $62 million to increase recycling capacity to 10 million panels per year. https://lnkd.in/gFfDJsgx

We're #hiring a new Deputy General Counsel to represent our members and interests in South Carolina. Please share this post with your network or apply today if you or someone you know would be a good fit. #renewableenergyjobs #cleanenergyjobs #interconnection #transmission #integratedresourceplanning #ferc #scattorney #southcarolina

A 135 MW Recurrent Energy solar facility has come online in Texas and will help meet soaring electricity demand in the MISO region of the state. https://lnkd.in/ghkjK7Wt

French utility Engie will provide Facebook owner Meta Platforms with a 260 MW U.S. solar plant, expected to start operating in late 2025. The plant will help cover a surge in data-driven energy demand. https://lnkd.in/gu4bsphQ

Elon Musk is building a supercomputer in Memphis, TN, with electricity needs rivaling those of 100,000 homes. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s board is considering a 150 MW power arrangement for the project, which is currently using gas turbines; neighbors say the "project has made pollution worse in an area already enveloped in smog." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTjMHgPt https://lnkd.in/ebW3JAMd