PENC Wilmington Seminar: Powering Progress: Engineering North Carolina’s Energy Future

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: $60 Members; $30 Students; $75 Non-Members
(Coffee and light snacks will be available in the morning. Lunch on your own.)

Agenda (Subject to Change)

8:00 AM - Registration Opens & Light Continental Available

8:30 to 12:00 PM - Seminar Sessions

8:30 AM -  EVs and the Grid
Tom DelViscio, Regional Electrification Manager
Duke Energy Carolinas, Transportation Electrification Grid Readiness

9:45 AM - Wind Energy in North Carolina: Project Updates & Looking Forward 
Karly Brownfield, Senior Program Manager
Southeastern Wind Coalition

11:00 AM - A Decade of NC Bioenergy – Was it Worth it?
Gus Simmons, P.E., Chief Innovation Officer
Cavanaugh

12:00 to 1:30 PM - Lunch Break

1:30 PM to 3:45 PM - Seminar Sessions

1:30 PM - Nuclear Energy Presentation
Bryan B. Wooten, General Manager of Engineering
Brunswick Nuclear Plant

2:45 PM - Solar Energy Presentation
Jennifer Diaz, PE LEED AP, Sr. Principal Civil Engineer
Arevon Energy, Inc.

4:00 PM - Program Concludes

PDHs: 5

Location: Cape Fear Community College Union Station Building: 502 N. Front Street, Wilmington NC

• We will be in the Lecture Auditorium
• Check in at the PENC table in the lobby upon arrival for your name badge

UPDATED PARKING INFORMATION: Temporary Parking will be available in the L Lot. Please see the campus map linked here. A parking pass WILL be required and will be distributed to attendees to print and place in their car dash. 

Lunch: On your own in downtown Wilmington. There are many local restaurants within walking distance. For inspiration - check out this searchable list!

Join the PENC YM Committee for a Wilmington Area New PE Celebration!

Are you a newly licensed PE in the Wilmington and surrounding area? The PENC Young Members Committee invites Professional Engineers who have recently earned their PE license to attend a celebration on Thursday, August 14 at Ponysaurus Brewing Company - following the Wilmington Seminar, at 5:30 PM. 

This is a great opportunity to network with State and Chapter Leaders and PENC members! By attending, you'll learn more about the Professional Engineers of North Carolina and how YOU can get involved.

Chapter members are welcome to register and attend this free event! 
Drink Tickets will be provided!