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North Carolina Organizations Launch Offshore Wind Coalition
A group of North Carolina business, energy, and environmental advocates have announced the formation of a coalition to advance offshore wind in North Carolina.
BOEM to Supplement Environmental Review of Wind Leasing Options Offshore the Carolinas
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced that it is preparing a supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) to consider additional wind leasing options offshore North Carolina and South Carolina and is seeking public comments. Specifically, BOEM is considering a lease sale for the Wilmington East Wind Energy Area (WEA), located offshore North and South Carolina (Long Bay area).
BOEM Announces Next Steps for First Proposed Wind Energy Project Offshore North Carolina
BOEM publishes request for comments in Federal Register for the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Governor Roy Cooper Sets Offshore Wind Development Goals For North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order (EO 218) today setting offshore wind development goals of 2,800-megawatts by 2030 and 8,000-megawatts by 2040.
Representatives Rouzer, Ross Urge Biden Administration to Support North Carolina Offshore Wind
Today, Representatives David Rouzer (NC-07) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) led the North Carolina delegation in sending a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Amanda Lefton expressing support for the Bureau’s efforts to promptly and responsibly advance lease sales of existing wind energy areas (WEAs) and identify new WEAs off the coast of North Carolina.
NC Commerce Report on Offshore Wind
North Carolina stands well-positioned to attract a significant portion of a more than $100 billion market opportunity from the growing offshore wind energy industry, according to a comprehensive new report released today by the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Poll: Broad Support Among North Carolinians for Offshore Wind, Transition to 100% Clean Energy
A new poll released today shows broad public support for offshore wind, and 77% of North Carolina voters think the primary goal of North Carolina’s energy policy should be achieving 100% clean energy.
States Sign SMART-POWER Agreement
The governors of Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia today announced a three-state collaboration to advance offshore wind projects in the region and promote the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States as a hub for offshore wind energy and industry.