Did you know Western North Carolina features more clean energy companies per capita than any other region in the state and is home to 931MW of installed renewable energy?

Join Western North Carolina's leaders in clean energy innovation, commercialization, policy, and investment on Monday, October 17 for the official launch of the region's EvolveEnergy Partnership.  For over a year, officials and key stakeholders connected to WNC's clean energy economy have been developing a plan to build on our existing success in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, and alt fuel business sectors. Please join us as we showcase the findings of this economic development plan and launch the EvolveEnergy Partnership.   

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Doors will open at 3:45 with the program beginning at 4:45. All attendees are invited to join us for a  pre-program networking reception from 4:00 to 4:45. In addition to the AngelouEconomics report, the event will feature a keynote speaker and several  regional clean energy executives discussing public and private sector perspectives for supporting WNC's clean energy businesses. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and provide input on the barriers and emerging solutions for supporting industry growth.   

Who is attending?

• Clean energy professionals and entrepreneurs,
• Local government officials,
• State and federal officials,
• Workforce development specialists, 
• Economic developers, and 
• Community group leaders.   

About EvolveEnergy^P 

Western North Carolina's rapidly growing clean energy industry, one of the strongest in the southeast, is joining together to form the EvolveEnergy Partnership to further establish WNC as a center of clean energy innovation and industry development. Through this partnership Western North Carolina is capitalizing on its unique strengths and assets to rapidly develop a clean energy cluster with lasting regional, national, and global significance.  We encourage you to learn more about EvolveEnergy^P and how the power of partnership can help your venture thrive in Western North Carolina.  

For additional information see www.cleanenergywnc.org