Op-Ed: North Carolina is Leading on Clean Energy
With nearly $22 billion of clean energy investments unveiled across North Carolina, 2024 marks a significant milestone in the state’s energy leadership.
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Momentum Builds for the Clean Energy Economy in 2023
This year, Governor Roy Cooper announced 14,114 new jobs in North Carolina, representing 134 business recruitment, expansion, or rural development projects that engaged with the North Carolina Department of Commerce or its team at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
New Programs Under Inflation Reduction Act to Drive Clean Energy and Job Growth in Rural Communities
The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country.
Governor Cooper tours GoRaleigh electric bus operations, highlights North Carolina’s transition to clean transportation
Governor Roy Cooper visited the GoRaleigh Operations Facility today to tour electric and compressed natural gas bus operations. The Governor and local leaders discussed Executive Order No. 246, signed last Friday, which outlines preparations for the state’s transition to a clean energy future.
Governor Cooper signs executive order detailing next steps to a clean energy and equitable economy North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 246 affirming North Carolina’s commitment to a clean energy economy and directing next steps in the state’s plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and create economic opportunities for North Carolinians across the state, especially in underserved communities.
Governor Cooper visits innovative apprenticeship pilot preparing students for clean energy jobs
Governor Roy Cooper visited Halifax Community College today to talk with 20 high school students and instructors who are part of North Carolina’s first Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship Pilot, the Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp. As North Carolina moves to a clean energy economy, skilled workers are needed to fill jobs and help the industry grow. Work-based learning activities such as apprenticeships help create a sustainable pipeline of qualified workers and provide educational and economic opportunities for students.
Powering the future of North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper earlier this month signed an executive order prioritizing offshore wind energy as part of his administration’s Clean Energy Plan, which is focused on renewables to achieve goals such as reducing emissions by 70% by 2030.
Governor Cooper appoints Department of Environmental Quality Secretary
Governor Roy Cooper appointed Elizabeth Biser to lead the Department of Environmental Quality as Secretary.
Governor Cooper commits to offshore wind power as North Carolina creates jobs by transitioning to a clean energy economy
Governor Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 218 highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to offshore wind power as the state transitions to a clean energy economy. The Executive Order highlights the economic and environmental benefits of offshore wind and directs actions to help North Carolina secure the jobs and economic development associated with the industry’s estimated $140 billion investment over the next 15 years to develop projects from North Carolina up the Atlantic Coast.
Governor Cooper announces Dionne Delli-Gatti to serve as North Carolina Clean Energy Director
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Dionne Delli-Gatti will serve as North Carolina Clean Energy Director. From this position, Delli-Gatti will work on administrative efforts to promote clean energy in North Carolina including negotiating energy legislation, advancing regulatory efforts, implementing Executive Order 80 and more.
Matt Adams: Clean energy an economic bright spot
Clean energy is not a partisan issue in North Carolina. Year after year, our businesses and markets demand higher levels of electricity derived from renewables. Clearly, Our investments in the sector spell out a history of success and numerous payouts — from job growth to spin-off businesses and local tax revenue.
Wendy Rouse Jackson: Clean energy is critical to NC’s recovery
by Wendy Rouse Jackson Pursuing clean energy and upholding conservative principles are not contradictory goals; in fact, the two are quite complementary. Saving energy, reducing our reliance on foreign resources and protecting taxpayers — all benefits of domestic clean energy production — al