Events - Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH)

Events

Educational Events on Renewable Energy Development, Siting, and Permitting

Carolinas DASH hosts educational events, webinars, and workshops across North and South Carolina to inform communities, local governments, developers, and stakeholders about renewable energy project development, siting, and permitting, as well as data centers and other large-scale energy development matters. These events are designed to build knowledge, foster dialogue, and support informed participation in the evolving energy landscape of the Carolinas.

Date Range:

October 5, 2026| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Stakeholder Feedback Session: Carolinas Utility-Scale Wind Model Ordinance

Join us for a stakeholder feedback session on the Utility-Scale Wind Model Ordinance for the Carolinas.

The Southeastern Wind Coalition and NC Clean Energy Technology Center invite stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the draft Utility-Scale Wind Model Ordinance. Designed as a flexible resource for local governments across the Carolinas, the model ordinance can be adopted and adapted to reflect local priorities and conditions. Feedback from this session will help inform the final draft of the model ordinance. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the draft with the ordinance development team and hear perspectives from other stakeholders. The session will bring together participants from academia, agriculture, industry, environmental organizations, and local government to help ensure the model ordinance reflects a range of perspectives and community needs.

This event was prepared as part of the Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH), which provides education and technical assistance on reliable energy siting and permitting issues for local governments and communities in North and South Carolina. The NC Clean Energy Technology Center leads the initiative in collaboration with NC Cooperative Extension, the Southeastern Wind Coalition, the South Carolina Energy Office, and the Center for Energy Education.

Virtual Events
September 23, 2026| 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Granville County Solar Public Information Session
The Center for Energy Education invites Granville County residents, landowners, local leaders, and community members to attend a public information session exploring solar energy and development in the region.

The session will provide an overview of solar energy in North Carolina, including its potential to support revenue generation and job creation, current solar development in Granville and nearby counties, and the safety of solar technology. Representatives from energyRe will also present information about the Barn Perch Solar Community Benefits.

Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with speakers during a question-and-answer session.

4185 U.S. 15
Oxford, NC 27565
September 15, 2026| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Introduction to the Electric Grid: Understanding How Our Power System Works
Have you ever wondered how electricity travels from where it is generated to the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that depend on it?

Join the Center for Energy Education for an engaging introductory webinar exploring the electric grid—the complex network responsible for delivering electricity across the country. This beginner-friendly session will provide a clear foundation for understanding how the grid operates, why it is essential to our daily lives, and how it is evolving to meet future energy needs.

Virtual Events
June 25, 2026| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Let’s Talk Data Centers
Join the Center for Energy Education to learn about data centers from expert speakers and insights.

460 Airport Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
May 19, 2026| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop for Public Officials
Join the Center for Energy Education for a workshop focused on battery energy storage systems (BESS). Explore the benefits, planning process, and safety procedures of operating BESS in your community. Space is limited to public officials.

460 Airport Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
May 19, 2026| 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop for Communities
Join the Center for Energy Education for a community workshop focused on battery energy storage systems (BESS). Explore the benefits, planning process, and safety procedures of operating BESS in your community.

460 Airport Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

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