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SUMMARY:Energy In Motion Walking Club | Week 7
DESCRIPTION:Energy In Motion Walking Club: Energy\, Environment\, and Our Health\nWeek 7\nLace up your walking shoes and join the Center for Energy Education for Energy In Motion\, for week 7 of our eight-week community walking club designed to bring people together through movement\, conversation\, and encouragement. \nWhitley Jones\, Community Engagement and Youth Outreach Manager at the Center for Energy Education\, will lead a discussion about the ways energy and environmental conditions connect with the health and well-being of our communities. \nFollowing the discussion\, participants will walk at their own pace and finish with a healthy snack and fellowship. The program is open to all ages and fitness levels. \nDate: Wednesday\, November 4\nTime: 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: Center for Energy Education\, 460 Airport Road\, Roanoke Rapids\, NC \nRegister for Energy In Motion \nQuestions? Contact the Center for Energy Education at 252-541-3004.
URL:https://center4ee.org/event/energy-in-motion-walking-club-week-7/
LOCATION:Center for Energy Education\, 460 Airport Road\, Roanoke Rapids\, NC\, 27870\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Veterans Day Program
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Energy Education (C4EE) invites veterans\, their families and community members to join us for our Annual Veterans Day Event on Thursday\, November 5\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Center for Energy Education in Roanoke Rapids\, North Carolina. \nThis annual gathering recognizes the service\, courage and dedication of our nation’s veterans while connecting attendees with information and resources that support veterans in our community. \nEvent Highlights\nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn about resources related to veterans’ health benefits and employment opportunities\, connect with others in the community and hear from this year’s keynote speaker. \nKeynote Speaker:\nRetired Lieutenant Colonel William “Bill” Garner\, U.S. Army \nLunch will be provided. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, November 5\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM\nLocation: Center for Energy Education\n460 Airport Road\nRoanoke Rapids\, NC \nRegistration\nRegistration is encouraged. Use the registration link below or scan the QR code on the event flyer. \nRegister: https://bit.ly/4AS89wd \nFor more information\, call 252-541-3004.
URL:https://center4ee.org/event/annual-veterans-day-program/
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SUMMARY:Energy in Motion Walking Club | Week 8
DESCRIPTION:Energy In Motion Walking Club: We Learned\, We Walked\, We Connected\nWeek 8\nLace up your walking shoes and join the Center for Energy Education for Energy In Motion for Week 8 and the culminating activity of our eight-week Energy In Motion Walking Club. \nDuring We Learned\, We Walked\, We Connected\, participants will come together to reflect on the health and wellness topics explored throughout the program\, enjoy a final community walk\, and celebrate the connections formed along the way. \nAll ages and fitness levels are welcome. There is no competition and no judgment—just another opportunity to move at your own pace and enjoy a healthy snack and fellowship with the community. \nDate: Thursday\, November 12\nTime: 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: Center for Energy Education\, 460 Airport Road\, Roanoke Rapids\, NC \nRegister for Energy In Motion \nhttps://bit.ly/WALK4 \nQuestions? Contact the Center for Energy Education at 252-541-3004.
URL:https://center4ee.org/event/energy-in-motion-walking-club-2/
LOCATION:Center for Energy Education\, 460 Airport Road\, Roanoke Rapids\, NC\, 27870\, United States
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SUMMARY:Batteries 101: From Charge to Grid
DESCRIPTION:Batteries 101: From Charge to Grid\nUnderstanding Batteries\, Storage & the Future of Energy \nBatteries play an increasingly important role in how we store\, manage\, and use electricity. As renewable energy technologies continue to expand\, understanding battery storage systems is essential to understanding the future of energy. \nJoin the Center for Energy Education (C4EE) for Batteries 101: From Charge to Grid\, a live educational webinar exploring the fundamentals of battery technology\, energy storage\, and the role batteries play in modern energy systems. \nLed by Dr. Anthony Bombik\, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte\, this webinar will introduce participants to the different types of batteries\, how battery energy storage works\, and how batteries can support solar energy systems. The discussion will also address battery safety\, environmental and community impacts\, and common misconceptions about battery technology. \nWebinar Topics\n\nBattery basics and different battery types\nUnderstanding battery energy storage\nThe need for energy storage\nHow batteries work with solar energy\nBattery safety considerations\nEnvironmental and community impacts\nCommon battery myths versus facts\n\nMeet the Guest Speaker\nAnthony Bombik\, Ph.D. \nAssistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering\, UNC Charlotte \nDr. Anthony Bombik is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UNC Charlotte and a researcher with the university’s Battery Complexity\, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center (BATT CAVE). \nHis research focuses on battery technology\, including battery performance\, degradation modeling\, multifunctional battery structures\, and electric vehicle battery system design and testing. \nThrough his research\, Dr. Bombik contributes to advancing the understanding\, performance\, and application of battery technologies in modern energy systems. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\nTime: 2:00–3:00 p.m. EST\nLocation: Online – Live Webinar\nRegistration: https://bit.ly/Bt101\n\nJoin C4EE for an informative discussion about the technologies helping shape the future of energy. \nRegister today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://center4ee.org/event/batteries-101-from-charge-to-grid/
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SUMMARY:Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course – Isle of Wight County\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Energy Education (C4EE) is bringing hands-on solar workforce training to Isle of Wight County\, Virginia\, with a free three-day Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course designed to introduce participants to the skills used on solar construction sites. \nTaking place November 18–20 in Smithfield\, Virginia\, the course combines instruction in solar construction fundamentals with practical\, hands-on training. Participants will learn about key components of utility-scale solar installation\, including racking\, mounting\, wiring\, measuring\, installation practices\, and more. Isle of Wight Utility-Scale Sol… \nHands-On Training for the Solar Workforce\nAs the renewable energy industry continues to create new workforce opportunities\, practical training can help prepare individuals to enter the field with an understanding of the tools\, processes\, and safety practices used on active solar projects. \nDuring this three-day course\, participants will receive eight hours of hands-on solar training as well as OSHA 10 certification. By the conclusion of the program\, participants will have developed foundational skills applicable to work on a solar construction site. Isle of Wight Utility-Scale Sol… \nThrough programs like this\, C4EE works to connect renewable energy development with education and workforce development\, helping communities build the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the growing clean energy economy. \nCourse Details\nDates: November 18–20\nTime: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.\nLocation: 220 N. Church Street\, Smithfield\, VA 23430\nCost: FREE\nIncluded: Lunch and refreshments\nTraining: Solar construction fundamentals\, eight hours of hands-on training\, and OSHA 10 certification\, Isle of Wight Utility-Scale Sol… \nRegister for the Course\nParticipation is free\, but registration is required. \nRegister for the Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course \nFor additional information\, contact the Center for Energy Education at 252-541-3004 or contact@center4ee.org. C4EE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a center for renewable energy research\, education\, and workforce development. Isle of Wight Utility-Scale Sol…
URL:https://center4ee.org/event/utility-scale-solar-construction-course-isle-of-wight-county-virginia/
LOCATION:220 N. Church Street\, Smithfield\, VA 23430\, 220 N. Church Street\, Smithfield\, VA 23430\, Smithfield\, VA\, 23430
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SUMMARY:The Basics of Geothermal Energy: Tapping Into Earth’s Natural Energy
DESCRIPTION:The Basics of Geothermal Energy: Tapping Into Earth’s Natural Energy\nDiscover how the Earth’s natural heat can be harnessed for heating\, cooling\, and electricity generation during a free educational webinar hosted by the Center for Energy Education (C4EE). \nJoin us on Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026\, from 2:00–3:00 PM EST for an introduction to geothermal energy\, its practical applications\, and its potential to support energy efficiency\, economic development\, and communities. \nAbout the Webinar\nGeothermal energy uses heat from beneath the Earth’s surface to provide heating\, cooling\, and\, in suitable locations\, generate electricity. As communities explore diverse energy resources\, geothermal technologies offer opportunities to improve energy efficiency and support evolving energy needs. \nThis webinar will introduce the fundamentals of geothermal energy\, explain the differences between geothermal heat pumps and electricity generation\, and examine potential energy cost benefits and workforce opportunities. \nWebinar Topics\nParticipants will learn about: \n\nGeothermal Energy Fundamentals: How geothermal energy works and its practical applications.\nGeothermal Heat Pumps and Electricity Generation: Understanding the differences between these technologies.\nHeating\, Cooling\, and Energy Costs: Exploring geothermal applications and potential cost benefits.\nWorkforce and Economic Development: Opportunities associated with geothermal energy technologies.\nCommunity Considerations: How geothermal energy can complement other renewable energy resources.\n\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Diana Gragg\nDr. Diana Gragg is the Managing Director of the Explore Energy Program at Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and a Core Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. \nShe will share insights into geothermal energy technologies\, their applications\, and their potential role in the evolving energy landscape. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026\nTime: 2:00–3:00 PM EST\nLocation: Virtual Webinar\nCost: Free\nRegistration: https://bit.ly/bcGEO\n\nRegister Today\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, energy professional\, or community member interested in renewable energy\, this webinar offers an opportunity to learn more about geothermal energy and its potential applications. \nRegister for the Free Webinar \nFor more information\, contact the Center for Energy Education at 252-541-3004 or contact@center4ee.org.
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SUMMARY:Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course in Charles City County\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Energy Education (C4EE) invites participants to join us in Charles City County\, Virginia\, for a FREE three-day Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course. \nThis hands-on training opportunity is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of solar construction and provide practical skills for working on a solar construction site. Participants will receive 8 hours of hands-on training and OSHA 10 certification as part of the course. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThroughout the three-day course\, participants will gain experience with essential solar construction skills\, including: \n\nRacking\nInstallation\nMounting\nWiring\nMeasuring\nSolar construction fundamentals\n\nBy the conclusion of the course\, participants will have developed practical skills to help prepare them for work on a solar construction site. \nEvent Details\nDecember 2–4\n9:00 AM–4:00 PM \nDay 1\nWednesday\, December 2\, 2026\n9:00 AM–4:00 PM \nDay 2\nThursday\, December 3\, 2026\n9:00 AM–4:00 PM \nDay 3\nFriday\, December 3\, 2026\n9:00 AM–4:00 PM \nCharles City County Administrative Building\n10900 Courthouse Rd.\nCharles City\, VA 23030 \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration\nRegistration is required to participate in the course. \nRegister here: bit.ly/47ziCyV \nAbout the Center for Energy Education\nThe Center for Energy Education (C4EE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a center for renewable energy research\, education\, and workforce development. \nFor more information\, visit center4ee.org\, call 252-541-3004\, or email contact@center4ee.org
URL:https://center4ee.org/event/utility-scale-solar-construction-course-in-charles-city-county-virginia/
LOCATION:Charles City County Administrative Building\, Charles City County Administrative Building 10900 Courthouse Rd. Charles City\, VA 23030\, Charles City\, NC\, 23030\, United States
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