North Carolina Wind Energy Development Stakeholder
Statement of Action
Whereas, a diverse group of citizens and stakeholder’s in North Carolina can benefit from
responsibly developed commercial and community scale wind development across the state;
Whereas, North Carolina has abundant wind resources on both the coast and in the mountains;
Whereas, North Carolina state law 2007-398 established a Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) to diversify the resources used to meet the energy needs
of consumers in the state;
Whereas, wind energy generation is a cost effective, commercially proven technology that may
be used to meet the requirements established by the REPS and a more sustainable energy
future;
Whereas, wind energy generation provides positive economic impacts to North Carolina
communities, including job creation, tax revenue, and land lease agreements;
Whereas, North Carolina has important scenic, cultural, historic, and ecological resources that
should be protected and preserved as the state develops its wind resources;
Whereas, it is important to respect the will of local governments to regulate the development of
commercial or community scale wind projects within their jurisdiction;
Hereby, the undersigned fully support the creation of a state wind energy permitting process for
responsible commercial or community scale wind development in all 100 counties.
Name
Affiliation
Signature
Acciona
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AIRE
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Appalachian Voices
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SACE
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Small Wind Certification Council
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World’s Edge Renewables
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American Energy Systems, AES
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