By Shawn Allred | November 16, 2021
Electric vehicles (EVs) are starting to take off in the market, increasing from 17,000 globally in 2010 to 8.5 million through 2020 to possibly 145 million by 2030. That same year, EV sales are expected to rise to 26 million.[…]
By Jonathan Susser | October 22, 2021
Q: I am getting tired of the heat and odors that build up in my kitchen. How can I keep the smells, smoke and steam from sitting there while I cook? A: Good news: Your home likely already has an[…]
By Jonathan Susser | October 15, 2021
We are delighted to announce that Mike Lyda, technical supervisor for our large business and industry team, has won the Region II Energy Engineer of the Year Award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). AEE awards recognize individuals and[…]
By Jonathan Susser | October 8, 2021
NC State’s SolarPack team has a lot to be proud of. In August, for the first time, they got their solar-powered electric car onto the course of the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP), an annual three-day track competition taking place[…]
By Jonathan Susser, PhD and Daniel Real, PhD | October 5, 2021
In late 2020, Roanoke Electric Cooperative, energy technology company Fermata Energy and a team of clean energy organizations, including Advanced Energy, launched a pilot project to explore the potential of electric vehicle (EV) “vehicle-to-X” (V2X) applications. V2X is an example[…]
By David Farmer | September 24, 2021
Wind energy is clean, sustainable, renewable and domestic, and it is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world. With declining costs and improvements in technology, wind is quickly becoming cost-competitive with other generation resources, but harnessing it[…]
By Jonathan Susser | September 22, 2021
Our most recent Exploring North Carolina Smart Grid webinar examined the issues of grid reliability and resiliency. The session featured Dr. Robert Cox, associate director of UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production & Infrastructure Center (EPIC); Lee Ragsdale, senior vice president, energy[…]
By Alexis Giannattasio | August 30, 2021
In 2011, the electric vehicle (EV) landscape in North Carolina was still a dream on the horizon. Though talk had been circling for a few years, it was time to act. Advanced Energy joined other pioneers under a shared goal[…]
By Jonathan Susser | August 26, 2021
Q: I’ve been noticing more tiny critters — ants, spiders and the like — in certain parts of my home. What’s the deal, and how can I keep them from coming back? A: Finding pests at home is rarely a[…]
By Jonathan Susser | August 24, 2021
North Carolina ranks among the nation’s fastest-growing states. With optimal business locations, excellent education opportunities, quickly developing neighborhoods, state-of-the-art health care and beautiful natural scenery, it is a perfect destination for both relocation and vacation. For the state to remain[…]