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Future Forward Energy

News and updates related to the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum, Future Forward Energy.

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Dec 16, 2025

IEI Releases 2024-2025 Annual Impact Report

IEI is excited to release the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Impact Report. This report highlights the work that took place throughout the year and the impact it had on communities across the state.
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Sep 22, 2025

IEI Releases Recommended Strategies for Strengthening NC’s Energy Infrastructure

IEI is pleased to present the final recommended strategies for strengthening North Carolina's Energy Infrastructure. These recommended strategies were developed by the Energy Infrastructure Advisory Council as part of the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy.
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Jun 12, 2025

Thought Leaders Convene at Emerging Issues Forum to Explore the Future of Energy

IEI held the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy on May 28 in Raleigh. Nearly 500 attendees representing a range of key sectors and regions gathered to examine the demands on North Carolina's evolving energy infrastructure.

Feb 27, 2025

New Date Announced for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum

The 2025 Emerging Issues Forum has been rescheduled to May 28 at NC State’s McKimmon Center due to winter weather, with all previous tickets honored and new tickets still available.
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Jan 21, 2025

Meeting our Energy Needs with Disruptive Technologies

IEI Assistant Director Pat Cronin reflects on his time at the RTI Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy roadshow and the connections made between disruptive technologies and the energy needs facing North Carolina.

Jan 17, 2025

Agenda Announced for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum

IEI is pleased to announce that Duke Energy President Harry Sideris and IBM Global Leader for Responsible AI Phaedra Boinodiris will be among the many speakers at the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy.

Nov 19, 2024

Registration Open for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum

Registration is now open for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy. The forum, held by the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NC State University, will take place…
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Sep 18, 2024

Energy Opportunities Discussed During Community Leader Focus Groups

IEI held three community leader focus group meetings across North Carolina to hear from local leaders about energy concerns and opportunities in their communities. The information gathered will help shape the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy.