Message from the Executive Director


The new year is bringing us an incredible range of opportunities to learn and engage across our cleantech ecosystem. We at RTCC are excited to be working closely with many partners to deliver a full calendar of events in the coming weeks and months.


First up on Thursday, February 1, we are partnering with our member, the Town of Cary, for a behind-the-scenes tour and Cleantech Spotlight event “Driving Innovation: Autonomous Transportation and Sustainability” at the new Downtown Cary Park. If you’re not already registered, there is still time to join us! We then continue on Thursday, February 22 with our colleagues at the Southeast Wind Coalition for a Cleantech Catalyst Event “Charting NC’s Offshore Energy Future.”


In addition to RTCC’s offerings, we will also be attending several of our members’ and collaborators’ events and are excited to highlight these in our newsletters and Events Calendar. If you are looking to learn and network, we have an abundance of opportunities to pursue. We look forward to seeing you there—and welcome ideas for future event collaborations!


- Dr. Deb Wojcik

RTCC UPCOMING EVENTS

TOMORROW: Join RTCC and the Town of Cary for an immersive afternoon as we dive into the intersection of autonomous technology, transportation, and sustainability!


Attendees will also gain insights into how government and business can collaborate to implement autonomous transportation projects to help reach their carbon reduction goals.

Click here to register.

Speakers include:

Nicole Coughlin

Chief Information Officer

Town of Cary

Jennifer Robinson

Global Government Strategic Advisor

SAS 

Sarah Searcy

Senior Advisor for Innovation

NCDOT 

David Spencer

Transportation Engineering Manager

Town of Cary

RTCC Cleantech Catalyst: Charting North Carolina's Offshore Energy Future


Join the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and the Southeastern Wind Coalition as industry leaders provide “spark talks” about the state of offshore wind in North Carolina and the latest advancements in the industry.


Following these brief presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with our speakers and network with other participants.


Speakers include:


Click here to register.

2024 Cleantech Entrepreneurship Energizer


RTCC’s Cleantech Entrepreneurship Energizer brings together cleantech entrepreneurs, funders, industry leaders, government officials, supporting organizations, and technology experts interested in supporting cleantech innovation and advancing the cleantech entrepreneurial ecosystem in North Carolina and beyond.  


Building on the success of our inaugural event in 2023, this year's focus is on identifying and addressing challenges identified by cleantech entrepreneurs and exploring opportunities for collaboration to overcome potential obstacles.  

Click here to register.

This event is sponsored by:

This project received support from NC IDEA.

Save the Date: 2024 EnergyTech UP Regional Explore Event


RTCC is excited to host the Regional Explore Event of the 2024 EnergyTech University Prize competition on February 27! At this event, student teams from the region will present their business plans to commercialize innovative energy technologies.


Thank you to our judges, who will identify the top student team selected to move on to the national competition in April:


Keep an eye out for more information coming soon.

FEATURED EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

From Billions to Trillions: Federal Funding as a Catalyst for Private Investment


At “From Billions to Trillions,” a one-day summit at Duke University, public officials, business leaders, and Duke University faculty will share insights on how the influx of federal funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will impact and stimulate private green investment. 


Click here to register.

Help Empower the Future of Solar Energy! 


Help the NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) raise funds for five student scholarships to attend a weeklong, hands-on solar energy training during spring break!


Donations close on February 16 at 11:55 PM EST.


Click here to learn more and donate.

Closing Tomorrow: EnergyTech University Prize Team Registration


The EnergyTech University Prize (EnergyTech UP) from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions is back for its third year!


Team registration is open now to students interested in this exciting skills-building competition.


Ready to compete? Email RTCC's Mikayla Cardona to get started!


BECOME A MEMBER

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.

CLEANTECH POINT OF VIEW

Embracing the Energy Transition: Navigating Toward a Sustainable Future

Marina Donovan - Vice President of Global Marketing & Public Affairs

In this T&D World article, Marina Donovan of Itron discusses how the energy transition, though difficult, presents an opportunity to build a responsive, intelligent grid.


Read more

Predicting Energy Outcomes with MEEDE

Candise Henry - Senior Energy Specialist

Shane Weisberg - Environmental Data Scientist

In this article, Candise Henry and Shane Weisberg of RTI International break down the value of their comprehensive dataset MEEDE, short for Micro-level Engineering, Environmental, and Economic Detail of Electricity.


Read more

INDUSTRY NEWS & TRENDS

N.C. Startup Offering Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion Kits Is Raising Funding - WRAL TechWire


Energy Demand Soaring at Unprecedented Rate, Duke Energy Says - Business North Carolina


New Guidance Makes EV Charging Incentives Widely Available - Canary Media


America’s Aging Grid Threatens National Security. Here Are Some Steps To Fix It. - Utility Dive


9 U.S. Power Sector Trends To Watch in 2024 - Utility Dive

RTCC MEMBER NEWS

ABB Acquires R&D Engineering Company To Further Advance AI and Software-Driven Automation


ABB Acquires Innovative Optical Sensor Company To Expand Smart Water Management Offering

Duke Energy Launches EV Charger Rental Program in North Carolina


Duke Energy Carolinas Receives Approval for New Rates in North Carolina, Implements New Programs To Help Customers

Video: Projecting Electricity-Sector Investments Under the Inflation Reduction Act


Event: From Billions to Trillions: Federal Funding as a Catalyst for Private Investment


Market Management for Renewable Energy Series - How to Navigate Power Purchase Agreements


Limiting Curtailment Through Flexibility Is Key to Achieving A 3x Renewables Goal

How Itron Kept the Lights on with EV Energy Storage


Unlocking Efficient Decarbonization: The Critical Role of Accurate Data

Make-A-Thon 2024: Innovation for Good


NC State Launches Innovative Business Sustainability Certificate

HIRING: Director of Market Engagement


HIRING: Energy Markets Analyst

Predicting Energy Outcomes with MEEDE


RTI Selected To Support EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program

2024 UNC Cleantech Summit Featuring Keynote Michael Regan: Registration Opens Soon, Plus Sponsorships Available

Connections Summit 2024 Registration is Open!


Excellence Lives Here Awards

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $26,695,692 in Awards for Clean School Buses Across North Carolina as Part of Investing in America Agenda


Biden-Harris Administration Selects Research Triangle Institute To Receive $100 Million To Fund Environmental Justice Projects Across the Region 4 as Part of Investing in America Agenda

ECU Student Awarded Scholarship for Commitment to Serving Community


HIRING: Data Scientist

U.S. Water Utilities Deploy PFAS Treatment Technologies to Safeguard Drinking Water for Communities


HIRING: Product Manager, Solutions

Womble Attorneys Selected to 2024 N.C. Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists

White Paper: FFR and ERCOT


Case Study: FlexGen’s Improved Software for Fast Frequency Response Updates in Texas

Rate Avoidance: A High-ROI Energy Optimization Strategy


HIRING: Talent Acquisition Manager

Join FREEDM at the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference

NCCETC End of Year Review: Project & Program Highlights from 2023


NCCETC Leads Southeast Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership to Elevate Industrial Clean Energy

Bob Stojanovic, Former Head of E-Mobility at ABB, Appointed as Chief Commercial Officer of DG Matrix


Top 7 EV Charging Trends to Watch in 2024

Joulebug Nation Wrapped – 2023 Was the Year of Action

What We Learned From 2023: AI is Everywhere, Social is Search, & More


Event: State of the Region

Be A Part of the Conversation at the 2024 Sustainability Conference: Global Challenges, Local Actions

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