The Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering (CSE3) at East Carolina University is hosting the 2026 Sustainability Symposium in partnership with the NCSU Clean Energy Technology Center and the NC Sustainable Energy Association. The event is focused on practical clean energy solutions for manufacturing and regional communities. The event will bring together manufacturers, utilities, solar developers, local governments, economic development leaders, and university researchers to discuss real-world strategies that improve competitiveness while reducing energy costs. Unlike large policy-oriented conferences, this symposium focuses on facility-level implementation and practical decision-making. Topics will include industrial solar deployment, energy efficiency and process optimization, energy storage, and the role of clean energy infrastructure in supporting economic growth and site development across North Carolina. The symposium is designed as a working forum where industry and community leaders can exchange ideas, share experiences, and build partnerships.

Attendees may self-report professional development hours to the Board of Professional Engineers.

The deadline to receive a refund for registration is Friday May 8, 2026.
 
Prices:
Industry/general: $110
Gov/Non profit: $90
Faculty/Staff: $75
Students: $25