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- May 10, 2011 – The North Carolina Energy Office’s Petro Price Monitor for Tuesday May 10, 2011
- April 13, 2011 - Energy Office Oks $1.8 Million For Business, Non-Profit Energy Upgrades; Federal Recovery Act grants will save energy, cut utility bills and provide 80 Jobs
- March 15, 2011 – The North Carolina Energy Office’s Petro Price Monitor for Tuesday March 15, 2011
- March 8, 2011 – The North Carolina Energy Office’s Petro Price Monitor for Tuesday March 8, 2011
- March 1, 2011 - Offshore Energy Panel Reschedules Outreach Sessions on Coastal Issues; Governor’s Scientific Panel Sets 2 Public Fact-Finding Meetings in Coastal Communities
- Feb. 24, 2011 – The North Carolina Energy Office’s Petro Price Monitor for Friday Feb. 24, 2011
- Feb. 22, 2011 – The North Carolina Energy Office’s Petro Price Monitor for Tuesday Feb. 22, 2011
- Feb. 8, 2011 – The North Carolina Energy Office’s Petro Price Monitor for Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011
- Feb. 7, 2011 - GOV. PERDUE ANNOUNCES $8.5 MILLION FOR ENERGY PROJECTS; Federal Recovery Funds Will Cut Utility Bills, Create Jobs, and Promote Alternative Energy Sources
- Jan 4, 2011 - Offshore Energy Panel Reaching Out to Public on Coastal Issues; Scientific Advisory Panel Will Hold Three Public Fact-Finding Meetings in Coastal Communities
- Dec. 29, 2010 - N.C. Utility Savings Initiative Saves Taxpayers $55.3 Million in Last Year; Program helps control electric and water bills for state government building
- Nov. 24, 2010 - New Funds Allow Extension of Popular N.C. Energy Star Appliances Rebate Program: $650,000 Available for Water Heaters, Central Air Systems, Heat Pumps & More That Qualify
- Nov. 16, 2010 - N.C. Energy Office Launches Program To Help Manufactured Home Buyers Save On Home Purchases And Utility Bills
- Oct. 26, 2010 - UNC’s Morrison Residence Hall wins EPA’s first National Building Competition
- Oct. 25, 2010 - $3.3 Million in Recovery Funds to Help Convert Landfill Gas into Energy; Grants to Help Counties Cut Utility Bills, Save Taxpayer Dollars and Create Jobs
- Oct. 25, 2010 - Grant Award To Support Up To 10 Energy Internship Positions
- Oct. 22, 2010 - Recovery Act Funds Promote Green Jobs and Energy Efficiency; $4.5 Million Energy Efficiency Block Grants Help Schools, Local Governments
- Oct. 8, 2010 - Energy Office Awards $8 Million For Innovative Energy Projects; Federal Recovery Funds Will Create N.C. Jobs, Promote Alternative Fuels, Aid Conservation
- July 20, 2010 - $5.6 Million In Recovery Act Funds Creates 400 Energy Economy Jobs And Internships For College Students
- June 29, 2010 - State Program Will Make New Homes More Energy Efficient; Residential Initiative to Boost Energy Savings by 15 Percent with Energy Star, Other Certifications
- June 7, 2010 - All North Carolina Energy Star Appliance Rebate Funds Reserved; Consumers Stimulate Economy, Gain Bargains and Save Energy
- May 27, 2010 - Recovery Act Funds Support Innovative N.C. Energy Projects
- May 27, 2010 - June 1 Marks Next Opportunity to Save on Energy Star Appliances: Water Heaters, Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps & More Qualify for Rebates
- May 18, 2010 - Recovery Act Funds Aid Energy Efficiency and Promote Green Job Growth; $4.9 Million in Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants Assist Local Governments
- May 14, 2010 - Recovery Act Funds Aid Energy Efficiency and Promote Green Job Growth; About $5.4 million in Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants Assist Public Schools and Community Colleges
- May 5, 2010 - June 1 Starts Second Phase of Appliance Rebate Program; More Energy Star Appliances Will Be Eligible for Rebates to Spend Remaining $1 Million
- April 29, 2010 - Consumers in 78 N.C. Counties Took Part in Appliance Replacement Program; 480 Stores Statewide Offered Rebates April 22-25
- April 26, 2010 - Statement from the North Carolina Energy Office concerning the ENERGY STAR
Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program
- April 22, 2010 - U.S. Energy Secretary Chu Announces more than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power Technologies; New funding will create jobs, expand the availability of cost-effective renewable energy, and reduce America’s dependence on fossil fuels
- April 15, 2010 - 430 Stores In 146 Towns Sign Up For Appliance Rebate Program; Discounts to Be Offered on Refrigerators, Freezers, Dishwashers and Washing Machines April 22-25
- April 9, 2010 - APRIL 13 Deadline Nears For N.C. Retailers To Sign Up for Energy Savings In Appliance Replacement & Rebate Program; Stores Must Register By April 13 to Join in Energy Star Discount Event April 22-25
- March 29, 2010 - N.C. Retailers Can Sign Up To Participate In Appliance Replacement And Rebate Program: Consumers Will Get Discounts on Appliances and Trim Utility Bills, April 22-25
- Feb. 5, 2010 - $755,148 In Federal Recovery Act Funding For Energy Efficiency Awared Six Local Agencies
- Jan. 6, 2010 - "Main Street" Energy Projects Approved for Recovery Funding
- Dec. 22, 2009 - N.C. Green Business Fund Solicits Innovative Proposals: More Than $8 Million Available For Entrepreneurial, Job-Creating Ventures Statewide
- Dec. 11, 2009 - Additional classes set by N.C. Energy Office to help agencies seeking federal energy efficiency and conservation grants
- Dec. 7, 2009 - N.C. Energy Office adds more classes to help agencies seeking federal energy efficiency and conservation block grants
- Dec. 3, 2009 - N.C. Energy Office Issues Requests For Proposals Under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Local Government and Education Facilities
- Dec. 1, 2009 - N.C. Energy Office announces classes to help agencies seeking federal energy efficiency and conservation block grants: One-day class will help potential applicants for technical assistance
- Nov. 20, 2009 - N.C. Energy Office designates firms for technical assistance to help agencies develop energy plans to access U.S. Recovery funds; Applications now being taken for agencies seeking assistance
- Nov. 4, 2009 - Consumers Can Save Extra On Energy Efficient Appliances; Buy 'Energy Star' Appliances During 2nd Annual Tax-Free Weekend
- Oct. 15, 2009 - N.C. Consumers to Save on Appliance Purchases; Energy Star Rebates Use $8.8 Million in U.S. Recovery Funds
- Sept. 18, 2009 - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announces $20.9 million for N.C. to support energy efficiency and conservation activities
- Aug. 26, 2009 - Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Clean Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development
- Aug. 20, 2009 - U.S. Dept. of Energy announces $37 million for small business research and technology; funding emphasizes investment in clean energy technologies and job creation
- Aug. 20, 2009 - Energy Office files application for $8.8 million to give North Carolinians discounts on energy-efficient appliances
- July 17, 2009 - N.C. Energy Office Offers Webcast Workshop To Help Public Officials Gain Access To Federal Recovery Energy Grant Funds
- July 15, 2009 - Gov. Perdue Announces North Carolina in Line to Receive $8.8 Million to Help Citizens Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances
- June 26, 2009 - N.C. Energy Office Submits Plan to Create Jobs, Renew Communities with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grants
- June 25, 2009 - Federal Energy Department OKs N.C. Plan to Use Recovery Funds to Create Green Jobs, Save Energy
- June 8, 2009 - Draft Proposal To Create Jobs And Renew North Carolina Communities Through Energy Efficiency And Conservation Block Grant Funds Is Now Available For Public Comment
- June 8, 2009 - N.C. Energy Office to Hold Workshops to Help Public Officials Gain Access to Federal Recovery Energy Grant Funds
- May 22, 2009 - State Files Plan to Use Recovery Funds to Create Green Jobs, Save Energy
- May 6, 2009 - N.C. Energy Plan for Use of Federal Recovery Funds Available for Public Comment
- November 5, 2008 - Gov. Easley Announces Consumer Savings on Energy Efficient Appliances
- April 29, 2008 - Award Presented at Fifth Annual N.C. Sustainable Energy Conference to Representative Joe Tolson
- April 29, 2008 - Award Presented at Fifth Annual N.C. Sustainable Energy Conference to Representative Pricey Harrison
- April 29, 2008 - Award Presented at Fifth Annual N.C. Sustainable Energy Conference to Senator Charlie Albertson
- April 29, 2008 - Award Presented at Fifth Annual N.C. Sustainable Energy Conference to Senator John Snow
- April 8, 2008 - Energy Leaders Honored by State
April 8, 2008 - Gov. Easley Releases Energy Efficiency Grant Recipients
April 1, 2008 - Fifth Annual Sustainable Energy Conference Set for April 8 - 9
February 18, 2008 - Nominations Sought for 2008 Sustainable Energy Awards
October 25, 2007 - State Energy Office Receives Sustainability Award
- October 5, 2007 - Gov. Easley Proclaims October Energy Awareness Month
- October 3, 2007 - Gov. Easley Urges Citizens to Participate in ‘Change a Light, Change the World’ Campaign
- September 30, 2007 - EV Challenge Unveils New Name, Logo to Reflect Expansion of Curriculum
- July 18, 2007 - State Energy Office Receives Regional Innovations Award
- June 22, 2007 - State Energy Office Program Named Regional Finalist for Council of State Governments Innovation Award
- June 14, 2007 - Gov. Easley Extends Limits on Water Use to Four More Counties
- June 5, 2007 - Public Invited to Coastal Wind Development Meeting inGreenville
- May 23, 2007 - Burke Nonprofit Agencies To Cut Utility Bills With Joint Energy Efficiency Workday
- May 8, 2007 - Utility Savings Initiative Partner Receives National Honor
- April 20, 2007 - Earth Day Energy-Saving Tips
- March 12, 2007 - Energy Leaders Honored by State
- March 6, 2007 - Senator Tom Daschle, Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue to Address N.C. Sustainable Energy Conference
- March 6, 2007 - Gov. Easley Reminds Citizens Daylight Savings Time Comes Early
- Feb. 8, 2007 - State Energy Office Presents Annual N.C. Sustainable Energy Conference
- Jan. 1, 2007 - Gov. Easley Announces Project to Make Schools Energy Efficient
- Nov. 16, 2006 - Pilot Program to Help Western N.C. Agencies Reduce Energy Bills (.doc)
- October 12, 2006 - October is Energy Awareness Month (.doc)
- October 12, 2006 - State Energy Office Debuts New E85-Capable Impala at N.C. State Fair (.doc)
- August 2, 2006 - Gov. Easley Orders Energy Saving Measures During Heat Wave (.doc)
July 19, 2006 - Take Steps to Save Energy During Summer (.doc)
July 6, 2006 - State Energy Office Receives Wind Advocacy Award (.doc)
March 29, 2006 - Awards Presented at 3rd Annual NC Sustainable Energy Conference (.doc)
- December 15, 2005 - State Announces Energy Savings Workshops (.doc)
- November 16, 2005 - Gov. Easley Announces Assistance for High Heating Bills (.doc)
- June 13, 2005 - Piedmont Biofuels Fuels Willie Nelson Tour with Biodiesel (.doc)
- June 13, 2005 - Durham Gets Triangle’s First Pure Biodiesel Pump (.doc)
- April 28, 2005 - Renewable Energy Could Boost State Economy by Billions
(.doc)
- March 22,2005 - Energy Champions Honored by State (.doc)
- November 15, 2004 - Grants Support Fuel Choice (.doc)
- October 1, 2004 - Governor Easley Proclaims Energy Awareness Month (.doc)
- September 30, 2004 - NC Arboretum's Energy Effcient Operations Center (.doc)
- September 12, 2004 - EV Challenge State Fair (.doc)
- April 24, 2004 - Sustainable Building Design Competition (.pdf)
- April 15, 2004 - Centralina Press Release (.pdf)
- April 3, 2004 - Energy Champions
- October 24, 2003 - Senator Gulley to Speak at Renewable Energy Event
- August 26, 2003 - USI Recieves National Award
- May 31, 2003 - Renewable Energy Program Proposed
- October 24, 2002 - Alternative Fuels Conferene
- July 24, 2002 - State Anticipates Saving Through Energy Efficiency Measures
- November 6, 2001 - Ethanol Workshop
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