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Discover Tools and Resources to Navigate Renewable Energy Project Development

Explore tools and educational resources designed to help you make informed decisions about local renewable energy projects in the Carolinas.

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September 19, 2025

Meta invests in SC solar as utilities expect more clean energy-conscious firms to finance projects

September 19, 2025

Despite federal cuts, SC solar project moves forward. Here’s where

June 19, 2025

North Carolina lawmakers finalize bill that would scrap 2030 carbon reduction goal

June 16, 2025

Utility-scale Solar Energy Development Continues to Significantly Increase Property Tax Revenue for NC Counties, Report Shows

May 13, 2025

Ikea parent gets approval for rural SC solar farm, but not everyone is happy about it

May 8, 2025

South Carolina energy bill expands solar + storage opportunities but supports new gas plant

April 30, 2025

Utility-scale solar projects in North Carolina could see 500% property tax increase

April 17, 2025

Greene County commissioners approve two-year pause on new special use permit applications for solar farms

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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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Resources

Discover Tools and Resources to Navigate Renewable Energy Project Development

Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics

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

Template Solar Energy Development Ordinance for North Carolina

Carolinas DASH Community Renewable Energy Perceptions Survey Report (NC & SC)

Land Use Resource Library

South Carolina Solar Siting Map

North Carolina Solar Mapping Tool

U.S. Wind Turbine Database