Energy in Action

September 8, 2025

Energy powers every aspect of our day-to-day lives, but recent natural disasters have brought a renewed urgency to rethinking how we plan for and protect vital energy infrastructure. Municipal planners, managers and stakeholders all play an important role in shaping reliable, diversified and resilient energy.  

Panelists in this session explore:

  • The benefits of microgrids in western NC
  • Regional solarization
  • Electrification toolkits
  • Peer-to-peer opportunities

When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.

The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.