The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast

On episode 119, Justin Somelofske, Senior Regulatory Counsel at NCSEA helps to break down the NC Utilities Commission’s 2024 Carbon Plan Order. We dive in and talk about the new generation resource additions, implications of the order, and what’s to come next on the path to deploying these resources. This is a can’t miss episode if you’re interested in the future of electricity generation in North Carolina.

Additional Resources:

2024 Carbon Plan Order: https://bit.ly/3YDu9Zl

WFAE Coverage of the CPIRP: https://bit.ly/4eqKF4K

NCSEA’s Summary of Carbon Plan Proceedings: https://energync.org/carbon-plan/

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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On episode 118 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tyler Norris, James B. Duke Fellow and PhD student at Duke University’s Nicholas School for the Environment. Tyler talks interconnection and the challenges experienced by utility-scale renewable developers across the country. We also dive into some potential solutions to expedite deployment of low-cost renewable solutions in order to meet decarbonization mandates.

Additional Resources:

Flexible Interconnection Report and News Story: https://bit.ly/3UpwVjq

Western North Carolina Clean Energy Relief Efforts: https://energync.org/disaster-relief-fund/

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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On episode 117 of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, Zoe Gamble from CleanChoice Energy joins to talk about retail choice electricity markets across the country. We cover how these markets operate and how customers are electing more and more to consumer electricity from clean resources. Tune in to hear about how retail choice is helping to drive down utility rates, while accelerating decarbonization.

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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On episode 116 of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, we speak with Richard Bunch and Win Dale from Apex Clean Energy about the Timbermill Wind Project currently under construction in Chowan County, NC. Once completed, this 45-turbine project will have a total capacity of 189MW, enough to power 47,000 homes every year. This project will not only add clean electrons to the grid, but it will also drive significant economic benefits to Eastern North Carolina as the largest taxpayer in Chowan County.

Additional Resources:

Timbermill Wind: https://www.timbermillwind.com/

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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On this episode, we’re talking with Brett Henderson, CEO of SolarPanelRecycling.com, about solar module end of life and solar farm decommissioning. We’ll dive in to the process of recycling solar modules and the facilities in place across the country equipped to handle these modules.

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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On episode 114 of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, we speak with an expert on land use and zoning to talk about solar farm development across the state of North Carolina. Tom Terrell of Fox Rothschild breaks down the benefits that solar brings to farmers across the state with the unique perspective of being a farmer himself.

Additional Resources:

NCSEA Increased NC County Tax Revenue from Solar Development Report: https://bit.ly/3WlR2z8

NCSEA NC Solar Land Use and Agriculture Report: bit.ly/3WB2Xe1

Northampton Enacts Solar Farm Moratorium: bit.ly/3WzmJqi

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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For Episode 113 we talk with John Larson of Dominion Energy about the development efforts currently underway on the 176 turbine, 2.6GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. John shares how this project has fueled significant economic development in the region while helping the utility diversify their generation portfolio and save on fuel costs.

Additional Resources:

NCSEA/CICE CVOW Tour: https://www.chambersforinnovation.com/insights/dominion-osw-tour

Dominion Acquires Kitty Hawk North: https://prn.to/3W0KHch

BOEM Greenlights Additional Leasing Areas: https://bit.ly/45YmOH0

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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On this episode, Justin Somelofske shares the details of NCSEA’s expert testimony filed in the 2024 Carbon Plan (CPIRP) proceedings with a focus on generation resources that require longer development timelines. In particular, Justin outlines the need for expedited offshore wind development activities in the state, along with the need for authorization of funding for early development of these facilities in NC’s current wind leasing areas. This is a can’t miss episode to stay up to date with the latest happenings in the 2024 CPIRP proceedings.

Additional Resources:

More details on Carbon Plan proceedings: https://energync.org/carbon-plan/

Energy News Network CPIRP Coverage: https://bit.ly/3xLSZg2

NCSEA’s Testimony on Long Lead Resources: https://bit.ly/4bk3epJ

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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On Episode 111, Katie Southworth of the Clean Energy Buyers Association and John Burns of the Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association join the podcast to highlight the current demand for clean energy by large commercial utility customers across the state of North Carolina and the current lack of available programs to serve that demand. We also talk about the current state of Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program, data centers, and the importance of reliability for businesses in NC.

Additional Resources:

NCUC Green Source Advantage (GSA) Docket: https://bit.ly/3Rth4iF

Energy News Network Story on GSA: https://bit.ly/3VK3D0h

Clean Energy Buyers Institute Report: https://bit.ly/3XpvSTg

Clean Energy Buyers Association: https://cebuyers.org/

Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association: https://carolinasceba.com/

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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On Episode 110, Rob Gramlich of Grid Strategies LLC helps us breakdown FERC Order 1920 and what it means for transmission planning across the country. In particular, we talk through how this order may accelerate renewable deployment and what it may mean for utilities in the Carolinas like Duke Energy. We also cover the procedural process and when the order may go into full effect.

Additional Resources:

FERC Order 1920 Fact Sheet: bit.ly/3R5VuAs

RMI FERC Order 1920 Overview: bit.ly/3yGzkhN

Grid Strategies LLC: https://gridstrategiesllc.com/

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)