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FTCC will join Fayetteville State University and Fayetteville

PWC in collaborative effort to create new green-economy jobs

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (October 14, 2024) – energy efficiency.”
Fayetteville Technical Community College will join Fayetteville Technical Community
Fayetteville State University and the Fayetteville Pub- College is "keenly focused on preparing a
lic Works Commission in a collaborative effort to cre- workforce aligned with the economic de-
ate a foundation for new green-economy jobs with a velopment needs of our state and region,"
$900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. said Dr. Mark Sorrells, FTCC's president.
The $900,000 grant was awarded to Fayetteville "Green energy and efficient energy are
State University (FSU) for the establishment of a critical elements in creating a more sus-
Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Building Training and tainable economic base for our future. We
Assessment Center (BTAC) and FSU will lead the col- appreciate the opportunity to be a part of
laborative effort, aimed at launching new services to re- this unique endeavor.”
duce energy use in commercial and institutional build- Timothy Bryant, CEO of the
ings. Fayetteville Public Works Commission,
Data from the U.S. Department of Energy indicates said that “as a utility that seeks to be inno-
that the typical commercial building has the unrealized and existing contractors, creating new jobs and new oppor- vative and customer focused, this collabo-
potential to cost-effectively reduce energy consumption tunities. The center will serve as a catalyst for growth across ration with FSU and FTCC represents an
by 40-60% per year, saving thousands of dollars in en- a historically underserved and economically challenged 10- ideal opportunity to serve our customers
ergy costs, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in county region, training individuals in optimizing the energy and our community in an endeavor that will
the process. However, there are currently very limited efficiency of commercial and institutional buildings. have long-lasting impact.”
resources available in southeastern North Carolina to “FSU is accepting the charge to drive economic ascen- Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin said,
help small businesses and churches and schools iden- sion in Fayetteville and the surrounding Sandhills Region “This collaborative effort to create new tal-
tify all these potential savings opportunities. The BTAC by meeting the demand for workforce and sustainability ent pipelines for next generation jobs is an
will address this gap by offering training leading to spe- needs with highly trained and skilled leaders living, learn- excellent example of the strategies that are
cialized certifications for technicians, for professional ing and working in this region,” said FSU Chancellor Darrell going to propel our community forward.”
contractors, and for students studying construction man- T. Allison. “We are thankful for the U.S. Department of En- Fayetteville Technical Community
agement. In addition, faculty will collaborate with PWC ergy awarding our proposal funding as it furthers our mis- College is the third largest community col-
to offer free energy assessments for qualifying build- sion to enhance the quality of life for individuals in lege in North Carolina, serving 30,000
ings, working with faculty-led student teams. With this Cumberland County and the surrounding nine counties in students annually in degree and
well-trained talent, it is anticipated that energy assess- the Sandhills Region. The BTAC will drive better jobs and workforce credential programs. For more
ment will become an important growth driver for new lead to more sustainable environment through enhanced information, visit www.faytechcc.edu.

28 th New Season. Winter Peak Hours (November - March)
For PWC Electric Customers
New Schedule Off-Peak

Hours
to Save. AM
Peak
Hours

It’s Time to Follow the 6-10 AM Weekdays

Celebrating our Winter Time-of-Use Schedule

28 Year in Practice! Beginning November 1, through March 31, PWC’s Time-of-Use billing for electricity
th
follows the winter schedule. Winter Peak Hours are during the morning on weekdays
from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
“Your To save big on your energy bills:

• Conserve all the power you can during Peak Hours.
FIRST • Adjust your routine to do things like laundry,

running your dishwasher, etc. during
Off-Peak Hours, when electricity is
billed at 35% lower rates!
Stop • Keep your heat at the lowest comfortable

Time-of-Use rates, add a programmable
temperature. To take full advantage of
Following thermostat* to automatically
control your heat.

Remember, on weekends and PWC-observed
A holidays, all day is Off-Peak.

For conservation tips and
Car information on PWC incentive
programs – including an
*$80 bill credit for installing
an Energy Star® smart
thermostat – visit
Accident.” TM our website.

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