How should NC reduce its carbon footprint? Share your opinion in this poll.
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Renewable energy in North Carolina
North Carolina has long been seen as one of the East Coast’s leaders for offshore wind potential. The state passed a law targeting carbon emissions, and offshore wind has become a main focus of renewable energy efforts. Could your home be powered by wind energy from the N.C. coast by the end of this decade? Learn about the potential impacts on the environment, jobs and much more in this special N&O report.
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Last year, Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 951, mandating cuts in carbon emissions from North Carolina’s electricity generation. That means a shift from most of the remaining coal in North Carolina, and likely some natural gas, as well, as part of an effort to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
North Carolina already has some solar, and the state has the most potential offshore wind energy on the Atlantic Coast. But where would you like to see your electricity come from?
This story was originally published February 9, 2022 at 5:00 AM with the headline "How should NC reduce its carbon footprint? Share your opinion in this poll.."
