Change often brings with it questions, challenges and, luckily, opportunities. The 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code is certainly no different, especially when it comes to multifamily housing.
The 2012 North Carolina Energy Conservation (NCECC) Code is based upon the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with some NC-specific amendments. At Southern Energy Management, we have been actively monitoring the new code development and we’re in the forefront of working with builders and developers to Read the rest of this entry »
Southern Energy Management is committed to helping homeowners make smart energy choices — and that includes finding affordable solar solutions. What we know is that if all you had to deal with was 
Earlier this week, Progress Energy filed a request with the North Carolina Utilities Commission. They’re requesting to cut solar incentives for North Carolina homeowners (as part of their SunSense program) in half. It’s a move that doesn’t come as much of a surprise to the solar industry in the state, but it’s still disappointing news. Maria Kingery, SEM’s co-founder and CEO, issued a 
This is a guest blog entry from Randy Lucas, the Principal Consultant at 
Late last week, Progress Energy sent out a notice to solar installers across North Carolina that the SunSense program is about to go through some major changes. The utility is submitting a filing with the North Carolina Utilities Commission requesting to essentially cut the solar subsidies they currently provide to homeowners in half (from $1,000 per kilowatt AC to $500). The current $4.50 per kW AC per month credit will remain the same. Southern Energy Management is proud to be a part of the SunSense program since it first began in 2011, and as a result we have gotten to see the impact that it has made. For a breakdown of how 
A wise man once said, “You can’t connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards.” As 2012 comes to a close, it seems like a good time to look back and connect some dots for all of our loyal clients and supporters.
New home construction has seen a lot of changes over the last few years, especially with efficiency requirements and updates. Now that we are 8 months or so into the new 
