North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) continued its commitment to serving as a vital resource for its campuses by hosting an impactful workshop on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) focused on supporting sustainable, clean energy projects.
Representatives from twenty-one NCICU campuses gathered at host campus Catawba College in collaboration with Wake Forest University’s Sabin Center and the Green South Foundation to explore the IRA’s potential for driving sustainability initiatives across higher education institutions.
The workshop featured a diverse agenda showcasing leading experts in the field:
- Clean Energy Tax Credits: Jason Volz, PE, Bill Powell, Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager – CMTA, Inc., Martin Karamon, and David Monimini – Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, shared their extensive insights on leveraging tax credits for clean energy projects, ensuring that the audience was well-informed and confident in their understanding of the topic.
- Project Finance: Brian Schneiderman from Self-Help Credit Union/Climate United enlightened participants on the EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund Loan Program, paving the way for financially sustainable projects.
- Utility Incentives: Charity McPhail from Duke Energy provided practical and valuable information on utility incentives, highlighting cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions that the audience can readily implement.
The workshop saw high engagement and collaboration among the registrants and presenters, emphasizing the shared commitment to advancing sustainability and clean energy initiatives within the NCICU campus community.
By fostering partnerships and knowledge sharing, NCICU underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainability, inspiring and motivating campuses to embrace renewable energy solutions for a greener and more sustainable future.
Source: https://ncicu.org
