Green Energy
Green Energy
Green Energy: Powering a sustainable future in Eastern North Carolina
As the demand for clean energy grows, Eastern North Carolina is playing an important role in the renewable energy revolution. With vast open land and coastal wind resources, the region is well-positioned to support solar, wind, and bioenergy initiatives. And Green Energy is not only driving economic growth, but also creating job opportunities that help to future-proof our local workforce.
NC East Alliance is working to support this industry by promoting workforce training, advocating for clean energy policies, and facilitating collaboration between energy companies and local educators and schools.
Green Energy by the numbers
- In 2023, 14,114 new jobs were announced in the clean energy sector across North Carolina
- In 2022, solar power provided 9% of the state’s total electricity generation
- North Carolina ranks 4th in the nation for total solar power generation
Key Green Energy employers
- Natron Energy
- Boviet Solar
- Duke Energy
- Dominion Energy
Green Energy job opportunities in Eastern NC
Job opportunities in our region include, but are not limited to:
- Solar Panel Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Energy Efficiency Consultant
- Bioenergy Specialist
- Electrical Grid Engineer
How we help
NCEast Alliance helps support and grow the Green Energy cluster by:
- Facilitating workforce training in renewable energy fields
- Connecting employers with K-14 STEM talent
- Advocating for renewable energy policies and incentives
- Hosting industry events and career fairs to showcase innovations and connect employers to local talent