Message from the Executive Director

Never is the need for energy resilience more top of mind than when the mercury rises here in North Carolina. Summer brings the heat—both literally and metaphorically—when it comes to ensuring that we have reliable, affordable energy for the residents and businesses of North Carolina.

In our recent Cleantech Catalyst, a great group of colleagues braved the heat to learn and connect about transmission needs and technologies and the critical role transmission infrastructure plays in building our clean, resilient energy future. Up next, we are excited to present a special ESG-focused RTCC Cleantech Spotlight on August 15 along with our friends at Essense Partners.

As always, we are grateful to all of you doing the important work needed to truly transform the way we generate and move the electrons we all need for healthy communities and a vibrant economy, here in North Carolina and beyond. We encourage you to recognize and celebrate your work by submitting a nomination for a 2023 Cleantech Innovation Awards! Award nominations will be accepted through September 15 and the awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 16 at the SAS Institute in Cary, N.C. We look forward to celebrating these incredible achievements in cleantech together this fall.

In the meantime, please reach out to the RTCC team to connect about your work and learn how we can continue to drive cleantech transformation through collaboration.

- Dr. Deb Wojcik

July Cleantech Catalyst Series

Thank you to everyone who braved the heat to attend our Cleantech Catalyst Series event, Transmission: The Backbone of Clean Energy in Durham! It's clear electric transmission will play an important role as we decarbonize and modernize the grid.

Thank you as well to everyone who contributed to the success of this event, including our event partner, the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability and our speakers:

• Joshua Kmiec, Director at ScottMadden, Inc.
• Gary Rackliffe, VP Market Development and Innovation at Hitachi Energy
• Dalia Patino-Echeverri, Associate Professor at the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment

2023 Cleantech Innovation Awards:

Nominations and Registration Now Open!

The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is excited to announce that nominations and registration for our 2023 Cleantech Innovation Awards are now open!

These awards recognize the people, organizations, and initiatives driving cleantech innovation, creative deployment solutions, and workforce development in our region and throughout North Carolina.

Submit your nomination before September 15 and register to attend the award ceremony happening on Thursday, November 16 at SAS Institute in Cary, N.C.

Thank you to our Host Sponsor:

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Visit our website or contact Emmit Owens for more information!

RTCC Cleantech Spotlight: Five Ways to Maximize ESG Value

Tuesday, August 15

2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Frontier RTP - Building 800

ESG is a large and encompassing concept that can be easily misunderstood and difficult to navigate. However, engaging with an environmental, social, and governance framework is ultimately about tracking and managing your operational costs, defining your corporate culture, and creating a management structure that mitigates risk and fosters innovation. When used in these ways, E, S, and G metrics can help grow your business, enhance performance, and increase your company's value.  

Join the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster for this Cleantech Spotlight event as we unpack what ESG means for you and your business and hear how cleantech companies and RTCC members are navigating their own ESG journeys.  

The event will feature:

• Wesley Holmes, Chief Innovation Officer at Essense Partners
• Linda Palmer, Vice President of Media Relations & Issues Management at Xylem
• Natalie Silva, Strategic Marketing Manager - Critical Power Industries at ABB

Learn more and register

Thank you to our event partner:

Have you considered joining RTCC?

RTCC delivers value to your organization through three strategic priority areas: Business Development and Collaboration, Education and Talent, and Innovation.

Our tiered membership structure is based on the type and size of your organization. Plus, membership benefits are open to all employees.

Learn more about the benefits of membership on our website or reach out to RTCC Membership Recruitment & Retention Manager Emmit Owens for more information.

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