SEM In the News

O2 Energies, SEM Begin Construction On Sandy Cross Solar April 19, 2012 - Solar Industry Magazine's write-up about our new 1.5 MW solar farm in Elm City, NC.

Effort Aims To Link Volunteers, Social Enterprise April 3, 2012 - Philanthropy Journal explores "social minded" collaboration between companies like SEM and Bull City Forward.

Number of NABCEP PV Technical Sales Professionals up 30% March 27, 2012 - The solar industry's premier certifying body featured SEM's David Boynton in its latest announcement about increased interest in NABCEP exams.

North Carolina Needs Solar Power, Not Special Tariffs March 22, 2012 - SEM co-founder Bob Kingery and Extend Energy CEO Travis Simpson penned this op-ed for the Charlotte Observer.

EPA Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Energy Star By Recognizing Six Organizations In North Carolina March 19, 2012 - According to the EPA, SEM is one of just four NC companies to earn the Energy Star award for "Sustained Excellence."

SEM Recognized For Positive Social Impact March 9, 2012 - Solar Industry Magazine write-up about SEM being listed as a "Best For The World" business.

Solar Panels Added To Eye Care Center, Mushroom Farm February 28, 2012 - The Philadelphia Inquirer looks at some recent solar projects in PA, including our installation for Marlboro Mushrooms.

Crews Finish Installing Solar Panels On Discovery Place Building February 27, 2012 - WSOC-TV crews came out to document SEM installing "solar trees" in Charlotte.

Testing 208 Regiment February 19, 2012 - NC Green Build details the work SEM does to help their homes earn LEED certification.

The Business Of Our Future February 16, 2012 - Green Builder Magazine looks at the growth of B Corporations.

Neuse River Solar Farm; A Collaborative Effort of Four Partners February 16, 2012 - SEM's 1.3 MW solar project was four years in the making.

Sustainable Sourcing January 24, 2012 - Architect Magazine looks at ways people are designing more sustainable homes.

Davidson College Goes Solar This Week January 25, 2012 - Project could save $25,000 per year in energy costs.

Yes, Virginia Does Do Solar January 22, 2012 - New policies in Virginia are helping promote projects like the one SEM recently finished for Washington & Lee University.

Big New Solar Array For Green-Driven Raleigh January 16, 2012 - SEM's 1.3-MW solar project for the city is a testament to Raleigh's sustainability efforts.

Solar Double-Cropping January 2, 2011 - SEM's Kyra Moore has written an article for the latest issue of Home Power Magazine talking about our project at Piedmont Biofuels.

Solar Hot Water System at Duke University December 30, 2012 - SEM recently finished installing a 45-collector system at the Bryan Center on Duke's campus for Holocene.

Solar Panels Going In At Davidson Sports Complex December 23, 2011 - SEM crews are installing both PV and thermal solar arrays at Davidson College.

2011 Green Jobs Award Honorees Announced November 8, 2011 - SEM is proud to be a sponsor this year, after taking home one of the inaugural awards in 2010.

An Increase In Solar PV Systems On Progress Energy's Grid October 20, 2011 - Progress Energy uses one of SEM's projects as a success story for the SunSense Commercial Solar PV Program.

Davidson College Plans Solar Project At Baker Sports Complex October 10, 2011 - Crews from SEM will be installing solar thermal and solar PV systems at the same time.

Schiele Museum Making The Sunshine Work September 28, 2011 - Crews from SEM have been busy installing a 20 kW system in Gastonia this week.

Virginia's Largest Solar Array Exceeds Expectations by 12 Percent September 22, 2010 - The PV system SEM installed for Eastern Mennonite University has already surpassed its annual goal for generating power.

Durham Chamber Gives SEM "Business Excellence" Award September 16, 2011 - SEM honored in the Medium Business category.

Washington and Lee to Install Virginia's Largest Solar Energy System August 8, 2011 - SEM is putting a solar array on W&L's law school, Lewis Hall.

CED Names Winners of 2011 North Carolina Companies To Watch August 8, 2011 - SEM named one of 25 businesses in the state to be honored by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development.

Green Buildings, Green Jobs: A Closer Look at the Clean Energy Economy July 28, 2011 - US Department of Commerce blog post discusses how an SEM project is helping create green jobs.

LEED-Certified Home Nears Completion July 3, 2011 - SEM is helping certify the first LEED house in Durham.

Massive Refrigeration Warehouse Stays Cool by Going Solar June 20, 2011 - SEM's 737 kW PV installation for HelioSage and MTC Logistics produces the most power during peak demand.

SEM Co-Founder Appears On CNN's "American Morning" June 13, 2011 - Maria Kingery spoke about jobs and the energy industry in advance of President Obama's visit to North Carolina.

Solar Momentum May 17, 2011 - SEM co-founders Bob & Maria Kingery weigh in on the Solar Jobs Bill and the Energy Independence & Job Creation Bill.

County Buildings Get Solar Water Heating April 1, 2011 - Mecklenburg County has hired Southern Energy Management to install solar thermal systems on five buildings in Charlotte.

Advocates Push for Increased Solar Energy Standards March 25, 2011 - Business and Legislative leaders from across North Carolina met at SEM's Charlotte office to talk about helping the solar industry grow.

Carrboro Offers Low-Cost Energy Loans January 9, 2011 - SEM has been picked to perform energy audits for small businesses in Carrboro that take advantage of the loans.

Southern Energy Management Sets Environmental Example December 8, 2010 - Clean Energy Authority profiles SEM's decision to go carbon neutral.

First Ever Green Jobs Award Honorees Announced November 17, 2010 - Southern Energy Management is among 10 companies nationwide making up the inaugural class of award winners.

Family Becomes Even More 'Green-Friendly' November 11, 2010 - One of SEM's residential solar installations is profiled by the Stanly News and Press.

Historic Virginia market powered by solar energy November 3, 2010 - SEM's photovoltaic installation in Danville, VA, was funded with a grant through the US Department of Energy.

Langley Steps Up With Pilot Solar Energy Program October 15, 2010 - SEM installs 39 kW photovoltaic system at NASA's Langley Research Center.

Green jobs are growing in N.C. October 15, 2010 - The NC Sustainable Energy Association annual report shows a lot of growth in green jobs, especially in the Triangle and Charlotte areas.