CAROLINAS DASH

CAROLINAS DASH

CAROLINAS DASH

Supporting States and Communities on Renewable Energy Siting and Permitting

Supporting States and Communities on Renewable Energy Siting and Permitting

What is Carolinas DASH?

What is Carolinas DASH?

The Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH) program aims to provide education and technical assistance on renewable energy siting and permitting issues to local governments and communities in North and South Carolina. This three-year U.S. Department of Energy-funded program will involve (1) surveys and community meetings to understand questions and perspectives about renewable energy development; (2) creation of resources to support local governments on siting and permitting issues, including model ordinances and a database of existing North and South Carolina renewable energy ordinances; and (3) educational workshops and direct technical assistance for local governments and communities.

The Carolinas Renewable Energy Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH) program aims to provide education and technical assistance on renewable energy siting and permitting issues to local governments and communities in North and South Carolina. This three-year U.S. Department of Energy-funded program will involve (1) surveys and community meetings to understand questions and perspectives about renewable energy development; (2) creation of resources to support local governments on siting and permitting issues, including model ordinances and a database of existing North and South Carolina renewable energy ordinances; and (3) educational workshops and direct technical assistance for local governments and communities.

The Carolinas DASH program is part of the U.S. DOE's Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program, which is designed to expand the decision-making capacity of state and local governments, enhancing their ability to plan, site, and permit large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects. Through funding and expert technical assistance, R-STEP helps state-level programs build a foundation for more efficient, community-driven renewable energy deployment. By providing valuable resources and support, R-STEP ensures that states can lead the way in accelerating clean energy growth while fostering local engagement and benefiting underserved communities.

The Carolinas Renewable Energy Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH) program aims to provide education and technical assistance on renewable energy siting and permitting issues to local governments and communities in North and South Carolina. This three-year U.S. Department of Energy-funded program will involve (1) surveys and community meetings to understand questions and perspectives about renewable energy development; (2) creation of resources to support local governments on siting and permitting issues, including model ordinances and a database of existing North and South Carolina renewable energy ordinances; and (3) educational workshops and direct technical assistance for local governments and communities.

The Carolinas DASH program is part of the U.S. DOE's Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program, which is designed to expand the decision-making capacity of state and local governments, enhancing their ability to plan, site, and permit large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects. Through funding and expert technical assistance, R-STEP helps state-level programs build a foundation for more efficient, community-driven renewable energy deployment. By providing valuable resources and support, R-STEP ensures that states can lead the way in accelerating clean energy growth while fostering local engagement and benefiting underserved communities.

The Carolinas DASH program is part of the U.S. DOE's Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program, which is designed to expand the decision-making capacity of state and local governments, enhancing their ability to plan, site, and permit large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects. Through funding and expert technical assistance, R-STEP helps state-level programs build a foundation for more efficient, community-driven renewable energy deployment. By providing valuable resources and support, R-STEP ensures that states can lead the way in accelerating clean energy growth while fostering local engagement and benefiting communities.

Upcoming Events

NCCETC is hosting community meetings throughout the Carolinas to better understand local perspectives about large-scale solar and wind energy project development. To RSVP for a community meeting, please click here.

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North Carolina

South Carolina

Brunswick County, NC Community Meeting

4/3/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Brunswick County Center
25 Referendum Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422

Darlington County, SC Community Meeting

4/10/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Hartsville Memorial Library
147 W College Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

Richmond County, NC Community Meeting

4/15/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Richmond County Extension Center
123 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC 28380

All

North Carolina

South Carolina

Brunswick County, NC Community Meeting

4/3/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Brunswick County Center
25 Referendum Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422

Darlington County, SC Community Meeting

4/10/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Hartsville Memorial Library
147 W College Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

Richmond County, NC Community Meeting

4/15/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Richmond County Extension Center
123 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC 28380

Resources

Resources

Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics (Pending Updates)

White paper discussing the possible health and safety impacts of solar panels.

Balancing Agricultural Productivity with Ground-Based Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Development (Pending Updates)

White paper discussing land use impacts of solar PV development and agricultural compatibility.

Template Solar Energy Development Ordinance for North Carolina (Pending Updates)

Model ordinance for solar energy development in NC.

Land Use Resource Library

Resource that provides information to help you make decisions about land use and clean energy.

South Carolina Solar Habitat Guide and Training

Resource that includes guidance for assisting solar developers in establishing their solar site as pollinator friendly habitat.

South Carolina Solar Siting Map

Map of South Carolina that compares the sensitivity of lands to impacts from large-scale solar projects and their suitability for solar development.

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Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics (Pending Updates)

White paper discussing the possible health and safety impacts of solar panels.

Balancing Agricultural Productivity with Ground-Based Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Development (Pending Updates)

White paper discussing land use impacts of solar PV development and agricultural compatibility.

Template Solar Energy Development Ordinance for North Carolina (Pending Updates)

Model ordinance for solar energy development in NC.

Land Use Resource Library

Resource that provides information to help you make decisions about land use and clean energy.

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Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics (Pending Updates)

White paper discussing the possible health and safety impacts of solar panels.

Balancing Agricultural Productivity with Ground-Based Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Development (Pending Updates)

White paper discussing land use impacts of solar PV development and agricultural compatibility.

Template Solar Energy Development Ordinance for North Carolina (Pending Updates)

Model ordinance for solar energy development in NC.

Land Use Resource Library

Resource that provides information to help you make decisions about land use and clean energy.

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Partners

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Acknowledgment:
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program. R-STEP is administered with support from the Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has established with EnergyWerx. 

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© Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH) 2024

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Upcoming Events

NCCETC is hosting community meetings throughout the Carolinas to better understand local perspectives about large-scale solar and wind energy project development. To RSVP for a community meeting, please click here.

All

North Carolina

South Carolina

Brunswick County, NC Community Meeting

4/3/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Brunswick County Center
25 Referendum Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422

Darlington County, SC Community Meeting

4/10/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Hartsville Memorial Library
147 W College Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

Richmond County, NC Community Meeting

4/15/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Richmond County Extension Center
123 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC 28380

All

North Carolina

South Carolina

Brunswick County, NC Community Meeting

4/3/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Brunswick County Center
25 Referendum Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422

Darlington County, SC Community Meeting

4/10/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Hartsville Memorial Library
147 W College Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

Richmond County, NC Community Meeting

4/15/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Richmond County Extension Center
123 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC 28380