The Southeastern Wind Coalition and North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, which are part of the Carolinas Renewable Energy Development Assistance and Siting Hub, or DASH, rescheduled its Feb. 20 meeting in Bolivia for April 3.
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As NC wind energy projects advance, uncertainty rules
In the wake of Trump’s executive order barring new offshore wind leases and requiring reviews of existing and permitted wind projects, industry supporters worry about what rules, permits or projects could be affected and the broader implications for manufacturers and the workforce.
Ports, suppliers in 40 states are invested in offshore wind
A new report from an ocean advocacy group finds that billions of dollars have been invested in U.S. ports in gearing up for or actively serving the offshore wind energy, which has created thousands of jobs, just as the new administration levels its anti-renewables sights at the industry.
Energy company secures financing for Chowan wind facility
Apex Clean Energy, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, has secured construction funding for the 45-turbine wind facility currently being built in Chowan County.
BOEM begins planning second Atlantic offshore wind lease
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is in the early stages of planning to determine new wind energy areas for the Central Atlantic region.
BOEM seeks public input on possible wind energy areas
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management officials are asking for feedback on possible commercial wind energy development in areas off the coasts of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.
Chowan community embraces Timbermill Wind at kickoff
The governor, local officials, landowners and folks from around Chowan County turned out at the blade-signing event for the 45-turbine wind energy project that is being credited as a needed economic boost that sustains farming.
Cooper attends wind energy event
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks to reporters about renewable energy, sidestepping questions about his possible selection as a vice presidential candidate, Wednesday at a turbine blade-signing event celebrating construction of the Timbermill Wind project by Apex Clean Energy in Chowan County. The 189-megawatt wind energy project is the state’s second and the first to be built since 2017. It is expected to generate up to $33 million in tax revenue over its lifetime and become the county’s largest taxpayer during its first year of operation. Photo: Dylan Ray
Timbermill Wind turbine parts en route to Chowan County
Massive wind turbine components that arrived recently at the state port in Morehead City are on their way to Timbermill Wind’s 6,300-acre, 45-turbine onshore energy facility currently under construction near Edenton.
BOEM seeks comment on proposed offshore wind leases
The Bureau of Ocean Management has opened the public comment period for its draft environmental assessment of potential wind lease areas offshore of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Central Atlantic offshore wind fields to go up for lease
The federal Bureau of Ocean Management has announced plans to hold lease sales for two new offshore wind fields in the central Atlantic.
Navy lab funds Durham firm’s airborne power generator
Windlift has a five-year, $30 million contract with the Naval Research Laboratory to develop its autonomous tethered Navy and Marine Corps operations.
NC joins pact to cover offshore wind-related fisheries losses
The East Coast Fisheries Mitigation Project seeks to improve upon what had been a project-by-project, state-by-state approach to address fishing industries’ concerns over offshore wind development.
Officials, advocates answer questions on solar, wind power
A recent symposium at Carteret Community College explored the challenges and opportunities associated with the expansion of the renewable energy industry along the North Carolina coast.
Summit to examine wind energy, flooding, toxins concerns
The Global Marine Science Summit, May 17-19 at UNCW’s Center for Marine Science, will focus on regional concerns with global implications such as sea level rise and flooding.
Offshore wind developers boost outreach to allay concerns
Avangrid Renewables is bringing plans for the proposed Kitty Hawk offshore wind project to the public and answering questions via a series of open houses and a virtual tour.
