Western North Carolina is one of the most supportive clean energy business environments in the country.  From a leading incentive and regulatory environment, to strong entrepreneur support resources, to vibrant clean energy business networks, to clean technology early adopting communities, WNC is well positioned to be a leader in the emerging clean energy marketplace.

The WNC Clean Energy Economy Project is a partnership of business and government leaders intent on organizing our existing considerable resources, but also taking honest stock of gaps and latent opportunities, and working to ensure we have world-class clean energy business supporting assets throughout our economy.  Explore the sections below to learn about opportunities to help your business or organization thrive.

Business Development: Resources to help you succeed at every stage of the innovation and business development process.  Read on…

Grants: North Carolina has a highly competitive base of clean energy grants.  Browse these and other grant opportunities.  Read on…

Natural Resources: From tremendous biomass to leading reserves of minerals core to clean energy technologies.  Read on…

Policy & Regulations: The most supportive clean energy incentive and regulatory environment in the Southeast and one of the strongest in the nation.  Read on…

Research & Development: Clean energy research centers, rapid product development resources, and more.  Read on…

Workforce Development: A human capital edge is essential in today’s global economy. In WNC you’ll find a workforce development system that can ensure you have the trained workforce you need to succeed.  Read on…

Contact us to learn more about resources available to your business or organization.

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NC Green Economy Resource Directory

The purpose of the North Carolina Green Economy Resources Directory is to highlight local, regional state and national organizations that provide support, guidance, funding, incentives and education for North Carolina’s green economy. (Note: it’s a few years old and missing some new resources, but a new update is on the way soon!)