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Talking Points coordinates the New Carolinas Nuclear Cluster, a consortium of energy, engineering, manufacturing and education organizations. He co-researched and co-wrote the strategic plan for the organization.

Scott Carlberg is now certified as a nuclear energy supply chain quality auditor. 

Talking Points is coordinating "Charlotte USA - The New Energy Capital," an initiative defining the energy and engineering presence of the 16 county Charlotte USA Region. This region is rich with expertise in nuclear, Smart Grid, renewable and other energy expertise. 

Scott Carlberg has a byline in ‘Economic Development NOW’ in a column titled, ‘How Stakeholder Relations Operationalize a Strategic Plan.’ This is a publication of the International Economic Development Association. The August 2, 2010 column is co-authored with CEcD Hilary Coman.  Together, Carlberg and Coman provide economic development strategic planning services.

Scott Carlberg recently completed two nonprofit board assessments: A major economic development organization in South Carolina and a medical/healthcare nonprofit in North Carolina.

Scott Carlberg facilitated the start-up of the "Energy Production and Infrastructure Center" at UNC Charlotte. "EPIC" will help meet critical energy workforce needs as the nation faces a 300+ megawatt need for electricity in coming years.