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 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.
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Resources
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Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics
White paper discussing the possible health and safety impacts of solar panels
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Balancing Agricultural Productivity with Ground-Based Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Development
White paper discussing land use impacts of solar PV development and agricultural compatibility
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Template Solar Energy Development Ordinance for North Carolina
Model ordinance for solar energy development in NC
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Carolinas DASH Community Renewable Energy Perceptions Survey Report (NC & SC)
The Carolinas DASH surveyed communities across the Carolinas to gauge perceptions toward renewable energy development
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Upcoming Events
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Solar Tools Resilience Townhall and Info Session
The Solar Tools Resilience Townhall and Info Session is a community-centered discussion exploring how clean energy technologies, especially solar and battery storage, can strengthen disaster resilience and energy independence for residents of Union County, South Carolina, and beyond.
Union, SC, USA
Oct
24
Carolinas DASH Community Panel
Florence, SC, USA
Oct
17
Wind and Solar 101 Education Session
Johnston County, NC, USA
Oct
15
Planning at the Speed of Solar: Collaborative Approaches to Renewable Energy Ordinances in the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC, USA
Sep
23
Local Benefits Mechanisms Workshop and Bullock Solar Farm Tour
Warren County, NC, USA
Jun
24
STEM East Wind Workshop + Timbermill Tour
Elizabeth City, NC, USA
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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 Reliable 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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This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.
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