At the heart of every nonprofit is a collection of dedicated volunteers that carry the spirit and message of the organization into the community. NC GreenPower is no different, and we welcome all volunteers who wish to represent our organization. We operate using a very small staff, so we
depend on volunteers to help us spread the word about NC GreenPower.
Become a NC GreenPower Volunteer and help us spread the word.
Some of our requests will involve a formal presentation of a PowerPoint or Prezi to a small audience. Most of our requests are for volunteers to staff an outreach table at an event with one or two other volunteers. You may work on your own, but in most cases, volunteers work with a team. Speakers Bureau volunteers would be asked to greet event goers, answer brief questions about NC GreenPower and hand out promotional items, such as our recycled newspaper pencils. We will have information and photos of our projects. At outdoor events, we usually have a small solar project on display.
NC GreenPower operates using a small staff so to help us spread the word about the program, we depend on hundreds of volunteers to provide education and outreach to the public. In any given year, NC GreenPower may receive more than 200 requests to speak at or attend events. Volunteers assist us by staffing nearly half of these, especially during April’s Earth Month and October’s Energy Action Month.
If you have questions about volunteering, please contact us.
The NC GreenPower Speakers Bureau was created to help carry the message of our mission to all corners of North Carolina. Comprising more than 400 volunteers statewide, the Speakers Bureau provides free presentations to any group, business or organization that has an interest in learning more about clean energy alternatives, carbon offsets and their benefits. The Speakers Bureau also strives to increase participation in the NC GreenPower program, providing economic, environmental, and health benefits to all citizens of North Carolina.
The speakers come from a variety of backgrounds and include
NC GreenPower representatives, economists, environmentalists, electric utility representatives, renewable energy advocates and generators, government officials and more. Volunteer Speakers Bureau members might staff a table with other volunteers at an Earth Day event or present on their own to a Rotary Club.
If you have never been trained to volunteer, you have the option of attending a local training session, an online webinar or participating in a scheduled one-on-one training with one of our staff members. Refresher sessions take about 20 minutes and full training sessions last anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. We also provide you with a booklet to take with you for reference and provide these same materials at the event you will be staffing.
Anyone may be trained to serve as a volunteer for the Speakers Bureau. To sign up to be a volunteer Speakers Bureau member, please email us at speaker@ncgreenpower.org. We will provide you with training prior to your first volunteer experience.
If you have questions about becoming a part of the
Speakers Bureau, feel free to contact us anytime by email at speaker@ncgreenpower.org.
To request a speaker, fill out the form below.
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My NC GreenPower is a community for advocates of a cleaner, greener environment in North Carolina to join together for fundraising. Individuals and groups can create a profile page and launch campaigns, raising money to fund renewable energy and carbon offset projects across our state.
Sign UpMy NC GreenPower campaigns allow you to help raise money for renewable energy, carbon offsets or both. You can choose a campaign idea that we provide for you – such as running a race, offsetting your home, office or school, donating for your birthday – or create an entirely new campaign! Click the links below to browse existing campaigns that are in need of funding or start one of your own today.
Renewable energy or “green power” is defined as energy that consists of electricity provided from solar, wind, small hydro, landfill methane, animal waste methane, agricultural waste and/or other biomass resources. Contributions to NC GreenPower have made projects like these possible. The installation of the renewable energy system was funded by the project owner.
This generator project is grid-tied and interconnected with their electric utility. The utility compensates the producer for the electricity generated to the grid, and NC GreenPower provides additional incentives for the green attributes (or RECs) for each kilowatt hour added to the grid.
Sign UpThe NC GreenPower Speakers Bureau was created to help carry the message of our mission to all corners of North Carolina. Comprised of many speakers statewide, the Speakers Bureau provides complimentary presentations to any group, business or organization that has an interest in learning more about clean energy alternatives, carbon offsets and their benefits to the people of this state. We have speakers located throughout North Carolina who are trained to speak to a variety of audiences, and love to do so! In addition, our speakers receive training which enables them to address the needs of most audience requests.
Requesting a speaker is easy and is at no cost to you.
To request a speaker for your event, please fill out the request formTake a positive step for North Carolina and help reduce negative impacts on the environment through a donation to NC GreenPower.
Sponsoring NC GreenPower is a cost-effective way for companies to send an ongoing positive message that can increase retail sales, improve customer and employee loyalty, and earn the community’s respect. Plus, NC GreenPower is working to provide a cleaner environment, which means a greener future and healthier, more productive employees. Download a sponsor benefits sheet here.
| Sponsorship Levels | |
|---|---|
| Champion | $24,000 and above annually |
| Partner | $9,000 to $23,999 annually |
| Supporter | $3,000 to $8,999 annually |
| Friend | $1,200 to $2,999 annually |
| 100% offset | Contribution amounts vary |
Whether you are developing your environmental initiative or just looking for ways to strengthen it, NC GreenPower can help.
By supporting our nonprofit, you can help to:
Corporate Connections Options
Our Corporate Connections Program is focused on working with sponsors to expand marketing benefits and activities into the workplace with awareness campaigns and fund drives.
This first level requires minimal effort on your part. NC GreenPower will schedule a lunch and learn or other opportunity for employees to learn more about our program, at no cost to you.
After your company signs up for an Employee Awareness Drive, you can also opt to match all or a portion of employee donations made to NC GreenPower, allowing you to achieve a higher sponsorship level faster.
You can qualify for Corporate Sponsorship with a donation of $100 per month and NC GreenPower will work one-on-one with your organization to offer marketing benefits that best suit your needs. With a donation of $250 or more per month to renewable energy you qualify for the more competitively priced product and get more energy for your money! Download a sponsor benefits sheet here.
NC GreenPower individual and corporate participation is vital to the success of our program. Join the thousands of individuals who support NC GreenPower and add your name to this growing list of corporate sponsors! Corporate sponsorship sends a strong positive message to your community about your commitment to the environment and to our state.
*Self-reported
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a world-renowned green building program that provides building owners and operators with a framework for finding and implementing real-world green building design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
You can now buy green power for your LEED project easier than ever! Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) produced in North Carolina for LEED Green Power Credit points can be purchased through NC GreenPower.
NC GreenPower RECs are accepted by the NC Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council for LEED Green Power Credit points. Now, you can utilize renewable energy generated right here in North Carolina to support your state and community. A LEED Green Power Credit for your project, and a cleaner environment for North Carolina, all in one simple step. Current LEED purchasers can be found in our sponsor listing online.
To learn more or to request a quote, contact Katie Shepherd Lebrato at 919-857-9026 or by email: corpsales@ncgreenpower.org
Become a Sponsor
Add your organization to the list of corporate sponsors who are supporting NC GreenPower and our efforts to improve North Carolina’s environment. Sign up today!
If you have questions about your NC GreenPower sponsorship, please contact NC GreenPower at 866-533-NCGP or by email corpsales@ncgreenpower.org.
