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A Place of Learning
and Training for the Community

We offer a wide range of education programs, interactive workshops, and classes about renewable energy for all ages.

Events
Online Learning

About C4EE

Established in 2015, the Center for Energy Education (C4EE) is a 501(c )(3) nonprofit organization and a center for renewable energy research, education, and workforce development.

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Workforce
Development

The Center for Energy Education offers workforce development training to engage residents with educational, workforce training opportunities that renewable energy projects bring to their areas. 

280+ Solar Construction & Safety Graduates

Solar Workshops
for Public Officials

Utility-Scale Solar Workshops for Public Officials provide the latest information and updates on topics related to solar farms, presented by industry experts, academia, and county officials.

730+ Officials Trained

Renewable Energy
Teacher Training

The Center for Energy Education offers renewable energy curriculum training for teachers. The workshops are designed to integrate renewable energy education easily into STEM teachers’ lesson plans.

240+ Teachers Trained

Renewable Energy
Summer Camps

The Center for Energy Education offers summer camps for school age children during summer months. Students learn about renewable energy while doing fun, hands-on experiments and crafts.

1530+ Students Attended Camps

Visitors
Attended C4EE

Solar 101 is an informational meeting for the community to learn about solar, renewable energy, solar projects in the area, and upcoming Center for Energy Education events.

1550+ Visitors Attended

Upcoming Events

November 18 - November 20
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course – Isle of Wight County, Virginia
October 21
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Environmental Justice & Clean Energy: Building a Fairer Energy Future
December 2 - December 4
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course in Charles City County, Virginia
September 30
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Light the Night 2026
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Online Learning

k-12 STEM Activities
Building a Balloon Powered Car
What Solar Brings to Our Community
What Solar Brings to Our Communities: Ep. 1 – Education and Training
Energy Storage
Energy Storage: Episode 4 – Energy Storage Technologies
Energy Storage
Energy Storage: Episode 3 – Renewable Energy Sources
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Success Stories

As a result of completing C4EE’s 3-Day Utility Scale Solar Workshop, Joshua Burnell completed solar construction training and his OSHA 10 credential. Upon completion of the workshop, Burnell registered for C4EE’s Job Interview Fair in December 2024; and after a successful interview, he obtained a job within the solar industry.
Jessica Sanchez-Mujica completed solar construction and OSHA 10 training at the Center for Energy Education; and also participated in the December 2024 Job Interview Fair. She has also obtained a job within the solar industry.
Conelia Lynch has received solar construction and OSHA 10 training at C4EE. He also independently obtained his OSHA 30 credential. Lynch has worked in various states as a solar industry worker. He also attended our Job Interview Fair in January 2025; and he was recently hired as a solar industry worker.

Latest News & Insights

Stay informed with the latest news and insights on solar energy education, exploring innovations, trends, and opportunities in the field.

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C4EE Radiant Ray Interns Receive Rural Beacon Initiative’s 2026 Young Change Makers Award

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Community Partnerships Power NASA-Inspired STEM Summer Camp at Center for Energy Education

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Center for Energy Education Career Fair Connects Eastern North Carolina Students with Clean Energy Futures

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C4EE Weather Station

C4EE’s solar powered weather station gathers atmospheric data and measures temperature, precipitation, humidity, pressure, soil moisture, wind speed and direction.

The weather station is located in Halifax County, NC at the C4EE home office.

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