November 2019
2019 NC BikeWalk Summit
The 8th Annual NC BikeWalk Summit in Winston-Salem promises to be packed full of information useful to bicycle advocates, transportation planners, business owners, elected officials, tactical urbanists, public health practitioners, and livability and sustainability professionals. Experts from across the state and beyond will be on hand to share their knowledge and experience. Registration fee includes breakfast Friday and Saturday and Lunch on Friday.
Find out more »Charlotte, the Climate Crisis, and the Importance of Public Engagement: A Community Conversation with Jennifer Roberts
This community discussion will feature former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, and will address Charlotte-Mecklenburg's biggest challenges in confronting climate change. Light refreshments to be served at 11:30 AM. Seating is limited and registration is required, so sign up early. Email [email protected] (subject line "RSVP Roberts") to RSVP.
Find out more »BURNED: Are Trees the New Coal? Film Screening & Discussion
The award-winning documentary film "BURNED: Are Trees the New Coal?" takes a hard look at the latest false solution to climate change: woody biomass. The film tells the story of how biomass companies, like Enviva, have hidden behind green labels and become the alternative-energy savior for the power-generation industry. It is a visceral account of the accelerating destruction of our forests for fuel. Our forests and communities here in North Carolina are at risk, and it’s up to us to…
Find out more »A Road to Change: Transportation, Climate, and Equity
Hosted by the Southern Environmental Law Center, this daylong event will examine the intersection between transportation, climate, and equity. Attendees will discuss issues including health, access to jobs, voting rights, and how to build an inclusive movement for change.
Find out more »December 2019
John W. Hatch FaithHeal Lecture Series
The fourth annual John W. Hatch FaithHeal Lecture Series will explore the connection between faith, health, and community organization. The special afternoon session on Climate Change and Environmental Justice will feature NC DEQ Secretary Michael Regan and CAC Executive Director June Blotnick.
Find out more »Using Distributed Energy Resources to Enhance Community Resilience
This free workshop will explore ways to build climate change resilience for local governments. Through small group discussions, an expert panel, and presentations of case studies, participants will gain skills and information to better prepare their communities for the effects of extreme weather.
Find out more »January 2020
Greenville Strategic Advisors Community Science Impact Workshop
The Climate Crisis is impacting the entire state of North Carolina, but there are very specific challenges unique to the people of East Carolina. That's why Clean Air Carolina is growing our statewide citizen scientist network with a new strategic hub in Greenville. Please join us for a Community Science Impact Workshop on Monday, January 27th from 6 - 8:30 PM at the Emerge Gallery & Art Center (dinner will be provided). RSVP today at cleanaircarolina.org/event-greenville/ The workshop will include…
Find out more »Asheville Strategic Advisors Community Science Impact Workshop
The Climate Crisis is impacting the entire state of North Carolina, but there are very specific challenges unique to the people of the Asheville Region. That's why Clean Air Carolina is growing our statewide citizen scientist network with a new strategic hub in Asheville. Please join us for a Community Science Impact Workshop on Wednesday, January 29th from 6 - 8:30 PM at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (dinner will be provided). RSVP today at cleanaircarolina.org/event-asheville/ The workshop will…
Find out more »February 2020
Clean Energy in the Southeast 2020 Continuing Legal Education
This 6.0 hour CLE course will explore current and upcoming legal issues relating to clean energy policy and law throughout the Southeast. Unlike past CLE Events, this CLE will be topic-based with legal expertise from the point of view of people working directly in the hot-button topic areas currently at issue in a number of states in the Southeast and at a federal level. Register here.
Find out more »Webinar: Designing Utility Rates to Encourage Electric Vehicle Adoption in North Carolina
How does electricity rate design benefit consumers, electric vehicle charging station owners/operators, vehicle manufacturers, automobile dealers, and utilities? Join North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association for a webinar providing a deep dive into electric vehicle specific electric rate design. In this webinar, you’ll learn about utilities across the country that have implemented rate structures designed to boost the adoption of electric vehicles to increase load growth and curb peak demand. In turn, these rate structures, such as time of use rates and reduction of demand charges, lower the cost of operation to EVSE owners, lower the cost of charging for EV consumers, and can provide grid benefits to all…
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