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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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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Onshore Wind 101
Summary of onshore wind energy basics developed by the Southeastern Wind Coalition, including a primer on how wind turbines work and the key siting, permitting, environmental, and decommissioning practices that guide onshore wind projects.
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Solar Decommissioning in the Carolinas
This fact sheet from the Carolinas DASH provides an overview of solar decommissioning—including the removal of solar projects and equipment, land restoration supported by financial assurance, and current statewide and local regulatory requirements in North and South Carolina.
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Solar Panel Recycling in the Carolinas
This fact sheet from the Carolinas DASH provides an overview of end-of-life management for solar panels—including reuse, refurbishment, recycling options, materials recovery (up to ~95 %), industry status in the Carolinas, and evolving regulatory requirements.
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Upcoming Events
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Community Voices in Solar: NC Permitting & Siting 101
Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to solar energy development in North Carolina, designed for community organizations, environmental advocates, and residents. This 90-minute webinar—the first in a three-part series on solar energy and community engagement—explains how solar projects work from community-scale systems to large utility projects, what they mean for...
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