Carolinas DASH
Supporting States and Communities on Renewable Energy Siting and Permitting
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What is Carolinas DASH?
The Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH) program aims to provide education and technical assistance to local governments and communities in North and South Carolina on renewable energy siting and permitting, as well as data centers and other large-scale energy development matters. 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.
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Resources
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NC Utility-Scale Solar and Storage Model Ordinance
This model ordinance is designed to provide guidance to North Carolina jurisdictions looking to amend or newly adopt solar and storage ordinance provisions.
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Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics
White paper on the health and safety impacts of solar PV.
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Solar Photovoltaic Development of Agricultural Land: Observations, Analysis, and Research on Change in Use
White paper discussing land use impacts of solar PV development and agricultural compatibility.
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Wildlife Considerations for Wind Energy Development
Summary of wildlife considerations for wind energy development published by the Southeastern Wind Coalition, covering the mitigation framework used across land-based and offshore projects to protect birds, bats, and marine mammals — from pre-construction site prospecting and avoidance practices through construction-phase protections, post-construction monitoring technologies, and the emerging research showing wind farms can benefit marine ecosystems.
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Upcoming Events
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Granville County Solar Public Information Session
The Center for Energy Education invites Granville County residents, landowners, local leaders, and community members to attend a public information session exploring solar energy and development in the region.
The session will provide an overview of solar energy in North Carolina, including its potential to support revenue generation and...
4185 U.S. 15
Oxford, NC 27565
Sep
15
Introduction to the Electric Grid: Understanding How Our Power System Works
Virtual Events
Jun
25
Let’s Talk Data Centers
460 Airport Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
May
19
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop for Public Officials
460 Airport Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
May
19
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop for Communities
460 Airport Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
May
14
Solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop for Public Officials
1732 U.S. 52
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
